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" There are two entry points, VX Mechanical and VX Modeller. The Mechanical variant includes all of the solid modelling tools and draughting while the Modeller bundle offers the solid and surface modelling functionality (but without draughting. Both bundles include all of the translators available. Moving up the price book, the VX Designer bundle includes all the surface and solid modelling (which includes rendering, sheet metal etc) tools, draughting and again, the translators but with healing tools.
The next stage splits the bundles into industry or process workflows. The VX Mould and Die bundle includes all of the designer options, plus modelling, the mould and die tools including the library, core/cavity tools, slide, electrode and cooling channel design. The VX Machinist bundle includes all that's available in the VX Mechanical bundle along with 2.5 and 3-axis tools and associated verification/simulation and post processor tools.
The top of the tree is the 'all-singing all dancing' VX End to End bundle includes everything, such as the Solid and surfacing modelling tools, draughting, mould and die tool and the 3-axis machining functionality. If you then need the more advanced 4- and 5-axis CAM tools, these are available at extra cost."
" It's often the case that we'll pay the same number of pounds sterling that our North American friends pay in dollars - for example, the list price for SolidWorks is $4,995 across the pond, while our list price is £4,995 - which at today's exchange rate is effectively double."
" The two entry-level products (VX Mechanical and VX Modeller) are currently available in the UK for £1,500. The VX Designer module is available for £2,600. The VX Mould and Die and VX Machinist bundles cost £4,000. The full VX End to End suite is just £6,500."