Autodesk Alias AutoStudio 2023

USE A SINGLE DATASET AND PIPELINE FOR SURFACE MODELING

Alias® 2022 industrial design software offers a unified hybrid modeling solution with integrated SUBD modeling paradigms.

AUTOMATE COMPLEX TASKS WITH COMPUTATIONAL DESIGN TOOLS

Create and reuse computational templates across the design and surfacing teams, capturing and reusing surfacing language.Integrate Dynamo with Alias to create custom algorithms to process data and generate geometry.Drive design changes via parametric constraints.

TRANSFORM DESIGNS WITH ENHANCED SURFACE MODELING TOOLS

Maximize design results with core surfacing tools, including offset and new time-saving tools such as corner blend.Use Alias enhancements, such as VR, to accelerate collaboration across teams and geographies.

WHAT’S NEW IN ALIAS 2023

New subdivision modeling tools

The addition of subdivision surfaces to Alias integrates the strengths of adaptive subdivision with native NURBS surface technology.

Layer operations

You now have the option to copy/paste a layer within a folder to be outside or inside of the original folder structure.

File > Share view

You can now disable the share view option using an environment variable.

New draw style options

To support the new subdivision features, we added draw style options for the subdivision surface geometry and control cage manipulator.

Save file author optionsYou can now save the file author information under the save information section when saving or exporting a file.

Pick behavior improvementsYou can now pick a curve by selecting on a hull or CV; you are no longer required to select directly on the curve during pick operations for certain tools.

CONCEPT DESIGN AND FAST CONCEPT MODELING

Sketching and illustration tools

Fast, repeatable, curve-based modeling tools let you directly edit and sculpt 3D models.

Fast concept modeling overview

Walk through a fast concept model workflow, from sketch to final concept model.

Layer operations

You now have the option to copy/paste a layer within a folder to be outside or inside of the original folder structure.

Photoshop live linkSketches from Photoshop can be linked to Alias. Changes to sketches are dynamically updated in Alias.

Look aroundFly to a point of interest immediately; enable immediate navigation to a point in the design.

Improved color assignment for layersRandom custom color assignments for layers and layer folders.

Customized clutch keysDefine clutch key assignments.

View options in Curve PlanarizeAdd view options in the Curve Planarize.

Surface fillet improvementsAdd the option of Inter Continuity and Inter Tangent Angle checking in surface fillets.

Skin tool optionsAdd the Shape option in the Skin 2012 tool to control the CV layout of the Skin surface section.

Variable degree surface filletsYou have the ability to have a variable degree in fillet surfaces.

Dynamic shape modelingQuickly manipulate your product model and explore shape variations on 3D forms without rebuilding geometry.

3D sculpting3D sculpt surfaces by directly adjusting surface control vertices. Use curve-based tools, direct modeling, and more.

Mesh-like modeling for 3D sculptingUse push-and-pull techniques to conceptualize models—without needing to develop spline surfaces.

Concept explorationExplore concepts to create revisions quickly.

Better theoretical and feature linesControl the shape of your product to follow a curve.

Nondestructive detailingCut, separate, and add detail to your design without affecting the sculpted form.

Rendering and material managementUse real-time raytracing and assign materials directly within Alias.

Downstream use of modelMove your data easily between Alias and VRED software.

DETAILED DESIGN AND SURFACE ANALYSIS

Deck seam

Deck seam (similar to a flat fell seam) has been added to the Stitch and Seam tool.

Mathematically precise surface creation

Access tools that help you create mathematical shapes. For example, control pitch with the Revolve tool, and more.

Multiblend tool

Make smooth transitions between surfaces.

Light ray effects and reflections

Study your surfaces in a virtual lighting studio with the Light Tunnel tool.

Computational DesignQuickly generate complex repeatable patterns and enable rapid design iterations and exploration.

Automatic arrays of shapesSimplify uniform and non-uniform objects, using arrays. Create arrays of lines and surfaces in 2D and 3D.

Stitches and seamsAutomatically create stitches and seams.

Surface chain select toolSelect a chain of surfaces with one pick.

Shading in clayTemporarily change your shaders to a clay material. When you're finished, your model goes back to its original form.

Surface evaluationGet more accurate feedback on surface model quality.

VRED NURBS surface analysisAchieve more accurate, native spline definition analysis.

SURFACE MODELING AND CLASS-A SURFACING

New subdivision modeling tools

The addition of subdivision surfaces to Alias integrates the strengths of adaptive subdivision with native NURBS surface technology.

Predictive control

Get more predictable results with new tools such as Freeform Curve Blend and View Filp.

Global refit

Refit your digital model to the changed physical model.

Scan data workflows: surface from mesh

Create a surface on mesh with 1 of 3 surface types.

Improved Surface from Mesh toolUpdate original data with scanned clay data.

Precision surface modelingCreate Class-A surfaces with speed and control.

Automated surface creation and editingPerform multiple operations with a single tool.

Multicurve profile inputProfile tools provide an advanced way to work with surfaces, such as rotating a profile to a target surface.

Efficient Multisurface Fillet toolSpeed up the process from factor to surface fillet.

Intelligent form factor capabilityDefine ratios with Form Factor tools.

Scan data workflows: mesh selection techniquesUse an expanded mesh selection toolset.

Offset toolOffset command ensues that offset CV layout quality is maintained, enabling a semiautomated, time-saving workflow.

DESIGN COMMUNICATION AND PRODUCT VISUALIZATION

Save file author optionsYou can now save the file author information under the save information section when saving or exporting a file.

Pick behavior improvementsYou can now pick a curve by selecting on a hull or CV; you are no longer required to select directly on the curve during pick operations for certain tools.

File > Share viewYou can now disable the share view option using an environment variable.

Virtual reality with AliasEnhance design reviews with virtual reality. Explore your design to scale using an HMD in VR.

Interactive product visualizationEvaluate design options with real-time visualizations. Use shading models, apply color, add texture, and more.

Compelling photorealistic renderingsVisualize your product with high-resolution imagery.

Convenient data exchangeShare industrial design data with mechanical design and CAD software, including Inventor, CATIA, SOLIDWORKS, and many others.

VRED compatibilityQuickly convert Alias files to VRED software for 3D visualization.

Interoperability with other toolsInteroperability helps streamline operations with other products used in the design process, such as cutters, meshers, and more.

Switch between shading assignmentsEasily switch between color combinations.

Variant configuration setsCapture your current view to return to it easily.

Windows

OPERATING SYSTEM
Microsoft® Windows® 10 (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 8.1 Professional (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 7 SP1 with Update KB3140245 ( 64-bit)

BROWSER
Autodesk recommends the latest version of the following Web browsers for access to online supplemental content:
* Apple Safari® Web browser
* Google Chrome™ Web browser
* Microsoft Internet Explorer® Web browser
* Mozilla® Firefox® Web browser

CPU
2 GHz 64-bit Intel® or AMD® multi-core processor

GRAPHICS HARDWARE
Alias General: Supported NVIDIA® or AMD graphics card with a minimum of 256 MB dedicated texture memory and DirectX 11 compatible.
Alias VR: Any NVIDIA or AMD graphics card that is VR Ready certified.

RAM
8 GB (16 GB recommended)

DISK SPACE
Free hard disk space required for installation:
* Autodesk Alias AutoStudio: 10 GB
* Autodesk Alias Surface: 5 GB
* Autodesk Alias Design: 5 GB

POINTING DEVICE
Three-button mouse
Wacom® graphics tablet for sketching (optional)

HTC VIVE, OCULUS RIFT, WINDOWS MIXED REALITY DEVICES
HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, Windows Mixed Reality devices

.NET FRAMEWORK
.NET Framework Version 4.6 for Windows

Mac

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