Many designers and mechanical engineers who previously used MA for modeling
and analysis have switched to Enventive with outstanding results. What
makes Enventive a superior tool? A side-by-side comparison of MA and Enventive
features is given in the following chart. To see for yourself the vast
difference Enventive offers, contact us to schedule a demo.
Feature |
Enventive
v2.0 |
MA 8.1 |
Collaborative modeling (Master components stored
in files separate from assemblies) |
X |
- |
| Ability to embed formulas in components to compute
functional properties (Smart Components) |
X |
- |
| Editing of components from assembly |
X |
- |
| Support for rigid dependent components |
X |
X |
| Support for non-rigid (deformable) dependent
components |
X |
- |
| Direct data recording to Excel |
X |
- |
| Multi-level Undo and Redo |
X |
- |
| Mirror copy |
About a vertical axis |
About a user-designated
line |
| Native Windows interface |
X |
- |
| Dockable toolbars, support for standard conventions
such as Ctrl-C for copy, Ctrl-V for paste, tooltips |
X |
- |
| Automatically updated numeric Degree of Freedom
(DOF) display |
X |
- |
| Highlighting of underconstrained geometry automatically
updates as changes are made |
X |
- |
| Display of object properties |
Non-modal |
Modal |
| Ability to reposition constraint symbols |
X |
- |
| Ability to organize parameters into relevant views |
X |
- |
| Ability to organize equations into relevant views |
X |
- |
| Support for layers |
X |
X |
| GD&T Feature control frames (per ANSI Y14.5)
for position, parallel, perpendicular, and profile callouts |
X |
- |
| Proper handling of material condition modifiers
(MMC) |
X |
- |
| Proper application of Envelope Rule for parallel
constraint in line-to-line dimensions |
X |
- |
| Proper GD&T treatment of Repetitive Size Dimensions |
X |
- |
| Ability to have separate default tolerances for
each component |
X |
- |
| RSS Tolerance Analysis |
X |
X |
| Monte Carlo Tolerance Analysis |
Via 3rd party tools
such as Crystal Ball |
X |
| Parameter analysis (Note that finite difference
is slow and prone to solution errors. Jacobian-based gradients are
orders of magnitude faster and eliminate solution errors.) |
Jacobian-based gradients |
Finite difference
method |
| Matrix Tolerance Analysis |
X |
- |
| Optimization from tolerance analysis reports |
X |
- |
| Kinematic simulation |
X |
X |
| Animation |
Via 3rd party tools
|
X |
| Forces and Moments |
X |
- |
| Automatic summation of forces and moments |
X |
- |
| Automatic computation of moments resulting from
forces without creating a separate moment object for each force |
X |
- |
| Automatic creation of friction forces |
X |
- |
| Variational geometric modeling |
X |
X |
| Variational equation modeling |
X |
X |
| Combined geometric and equation modeling |
Totally Variational |
Directed links |
| Create chains of composite curves (lines and arcs)
that permit the use of undercuts and sharp corners |
X |
- |
| Area and Area-Moment-of-Inertia properties |
Variational |
Parametric |
| Ability to select axis for Area-Moment-of-Inertia
properties |
X |
- |
| Polar Moment-of-Inertia (variational) |
X |
- |
| IGES import and export |
X |
X |
| Interactive auto-constraining wizard for constraining
geometry imported from IGES files |
X |
- |
| Make copies of objects in a designated pattern,
either circular or rectangular |
- |
X |
| Line weights and styles |
- |
X |
| User-defined colors |
Unlimited |
32 |
| Splines |
- |
X |
| Tracing |
- |
X |
| Scale |
- |
X |
| Units |
X |
X |
