CAD on SP3

[GmC]

This is assembly with 300+ parts and it works great on SP3 i5/8gb.

Its great to have it in workshop when assembling real prototype.

 

[Gail83]

Thanks for sharing. Do you find lag when you're developing it ❓

 

[sharpuser]

Good to see the Surface Pro 3 works out. I know someone in the manufacturing business that would like to recommend SP3 unitsfor the production floor due to its size and versatility.

 

[GmC]

There was some lag when I'm adding last parts in the assembly but as Im student I've never worked on device that didnt have any lag. So for me this small lag isnt a problem.
@sharpcolorado with pen and onenote its really useful for making changes on sketches. Only problem is that Im constantly afraid of breaking it in workshop.

 

[toaf]

you should share the file (if you can) i will bring it into 3dmax on my SP2

 

[sharpuser]

@GmC ,
I use an Ultra Armor Gear case to protect my Surface Pro 3 in the field. Probably even more challenging than the workshop.

See:
Rugged Case and
Surface Pro 3 in the Wild

 

[Gail83]

@GmC ,
I use an Ultra Armor Gear case to protect my Surface Pro 3 in the field. Probably even more challenging than the workshop.

See:
Rugged Case and
Surface Pro 3 in the Wild

Hello Sharpcolorado,

Btw, could you please share if you use Ultra Armor Gear case, will it make SP3 easily get Overheat ❓

Thanks,

 

[sharpuser]

My UAG case is still on my SP3, and right next to me right now. Cool runnings. No problems.

 

[Achristocat]

I, too, consistently run Solidworks on my SP3 and I love it. The ONLY thing it cannot really do is fine renderings with RealView Graphics because of the GPU. Other than that, for 3D modeling and a pretty decent amount of engineering, it is wonderfully adequate.

I also have the wireless version of 3D Connexion 3D mouse and it is fantastic.

My current best hack is to crimp the pen holder and put it on the kickstand. It presents the pen to you like a real pen holder at almost EVERY angle the kickstand gets set to (except when approaching fully back...then it gets a little akward), and folds flat when the kickstand is flat.

Good luck!

 

[leeshor]

I know someone who is using quite a few CAD programs on their mix of SP2 and Sp3s. The only thing they have had a problem with is one Autodesk program that won't work because it requires a Quadro GPU. Most of those are primary business systems.