Hello all, New to group but not new to unigraphics. Great tool as we all know. My question is, I need perform design work for a small business, and am having trouble deciding and understanding the purchasing / leasing options. Heres my needs and any thoughts / suggestions / comments would be greatly appreciated-
I'm looking to have a version / package that will do the following.
1. sketching
2. parametric modeling ( dont really see myself needing wave operation)
3. drafting ( dont see myself needing th full blown gtd cabablities)
4. extrude text to create an engraved feature
5. export files for 3d printing and export solid models for machine shop to use for cnc machining ( i do not see a need for the creating any tool paths prior to sending file out. vendor will be performing these operations)
6.I do not plan on doing any free form surfaces
final and important for me to understand------
1. You can lease the program for a dollar amount and once yr is up, its gone unless you purchase another yearly license
2. you can purchase the program outright and pay a yearly maintanence fee- (What Happens If you decide the following year not to pay yearly mainanence fee? you lose the program, or do you run it the way it currently is installed , you just wont be able to receive version updates?
3. can I outright purchase an older version that may meet my needs abaove?
Sincerely and thats for taking the time to read this far. looking forwward to hearing anything inputs you may have. both pros and cons. and for the record, I do not anticpate evaluating any other cheaper cad packages, UG / NX is all Im interested. Too old to learn new tricks.
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