Subd modeling cross ordered engineering features

At Realize Live 2022 in Vegas this past May I presented a talk on how to use Solid Edge subdivision modeling in a real project. The presentation was ok, short some hardware issues, but they asked me to convert the presentation to a YouTube video. It was a good exercise and a bit of work, but it allowed me to improve on the presentation and add some “live” demo.

Anyway, the upshot of the presentation can be summed up quickly for those of you who don’t have time for the video:

1) Subd is MUCH faster than history-based modeling

2) Subd can maintain smooth continuity even through changes

3) Subd doesn’t have the limitations of history-based modeling

4)Subd models are compatible with ordered and synchronous data – its all BREP in the end

5)Updates to the Subd feature update the ordered features

In short, if you’re doing swoopy product design using history-based surfacing, you’ll cut your modeling time by more than half by learning subd.

Subd is not a technique that most CAD users are familiar with, it will take some time and practice to get comfortable with how it all works. If you already use synchronous, you’re part way there with the use of the steering wheel.

In short, this is a technique that comes included with Solid Edge, along with traditional ordered modeling and synchronous. Siemens provides all these tools that real users can use in real product design situations, and you need to be versed on using them all.

As engineers we are seeing more types of data than ever, and need to be able to work with it all.

Solid Edge just released subd a couple versions ago, so it’s not fully mature yet, but you need to start getting familiar with the techniques now. You can do real projects with it now, but just like synchronous, subd will continue to grow more sophisticated over time. Get in on it now before your competition does.