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Ansys SpaceClaim
Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, United States
What it is
Ansys SpaceClaim is Windows software for lightweight 3D modeling through a direct-modeling approach. Ansys positions it for engineers who want to create, edit, repair, and simplify geometry without learning complex traditional CAD systems. Tools cover assembly design, sheet-metal design and unfolding, surface modeling, manufacturing preparation, jig and fixture design, and STL repair for 3D printing. The software can autosurface mesh data and convert STL geometry to CAD for reverse engineering, and it supports bidirectional geometry linkage with Ansys Workbench. Imports include .dsco, .sat, .sab, .asat, .asab, .pdf, .igs, .iges, .ipt, .iam, .msh, and .tgz. Exports include .dwg, .dxf, .CATPart, .CATProduct, .cgns, .xls, .xlsx, .msh, and .tgf. SpaceClaim is paid, with pricing on request, and is included in the Discovery Modeling license. A free 30-day Ansys Discovery trial includes SpaceClaim.
For and against
For
- Direct modeling for lightweight 3D design
- Assembly, sheet-metal, and surface tools
- STL repair and reverse-engineering features
- Bidirectional Ansys Workbench geometry linkage
- Free 30-day Discovery trial
Against
- Windows support only
- Pricing is available on request
- SpaceClaim is tied to the Discovery Modeling license
- Many supported formats may require workflow planning
The verdict
SpaceClaim combines direct modeling with tools for assemblies, sheet metal, surfaces, manufacturing, and reverse engineering. Its broad file-format list and Workbench linkage support connected design workflows, while Windows support and request-based pricing narrow purchasing considerations.
Who it suits
It suits Windows-based engineers working with direct 3D modeling, manufacturing preparation, reverse engineering, or simulation geometry. Teams exchanging many CAD and mesh formats may also value its stated import and export support.
Plans and prices
Discovery Modeling license
SpaceClaim is included in the Discovery Modeling license
Read 11 Oct 2026 · ansys.synopsys.com
On the record
- 3D printing
- Its STL preparation tools can repair faceted files and prepare models for 3D printing.ansys.synopsys.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Assembly design
- Yesansys.synopsys.com · read 23 Sep 2026
- Company
- Ansys says its engineering simulation software has enabled innovators across industries for more than 50 years.ansys.synopsys.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- File import and export
- Import: .dsco, .sat, .sab, .asat, .asab, .pdf, .igs, .iges, .ipt, .iam, .msh, .tgz; export: .dwg, .dxf, .CATPart, .CATProduct, .cgns, .xls, .xlsx, .msh, .tgfansys.synopsys.com · read 23 Sep 2026
- Geometry editing
- SpaceClaim can create, edit, repair, and simplify geometry, including CAD models prepared for simulation.ansys.synopsys.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Manufacturing
- Features include model preparation for manufacturing, jig and fixture design, and sheet metal design and unfolding.ansys.synopsys.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Modeling method
- directansys.synopsys.com · read 23 Sep 2026
- Platform
- The Ansys 2025 R1 platform support matrix lists SpaceClaim for Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2019, and Windows Server 2022.ansys.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Ansys describes SpaceClaim as lightweight 3D modeling software for engineers who want 3D modeling without learning complex traditional CAD systems.ansys.synopsys.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Reverse engineering
- The product can autosurface mesh data and convert STL geometry to CAD for reverse engineering.ansys.synopsys.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Security
- Synopsys states that customer data for its applications is encrypted in transit using HTTPS/TLS 1.2 or better and at rest using AES 256-bit encryption or better.synopsys.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Security assessment
- Synopsys says it scans each product release for security vulnerabilities and performs penetration tests, code reviews, and architectural risk assessments for major new features.synopsys.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Sheet-metal tools
- Yesansys.synopsys.com · read 23 Sep 2026
- Support
- Ansys directs users with product-specific inquiries to their Sales or Account Representative, who routes requests to the appropriate support team.synopsys.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- Windowsansys.synopsys.com · read 23 Sep 2026
- Surface modeling
- Yesansys.synopsys.com · read 23 Sep 2026
- Trial
- Ansys offers a free 30-day trial of Ansys Discovery, and SpaceClaim is included in the Discovery Modeling license.ansys.synopsys.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Workbench integration
- SpaceClaim supports bidirectional geometry linkage with Ansys Workbench.ansys.synopsys.com · read 11 Oct 2026
