1. User Interface and Terminology - start here

The Home Window
The Home Window is the primary window of Alibre Design and is the window that first opens when you start Alibre Design. The Home Window has 3 tabs:...
Wed, 21 Mar, 2018 at 2:43 PM
Introduction to Workspaces
Part Workspace Parts are initially started with a closed 2D sketch that is then turned into a 3D feature by the use of an Extrude, Revolve, Sweep, Loft, ...
Wed, 21 Mar, 2018 at 1:37 PM
Workspace User Interface Terminology
The workspaces (except BOM) are divided into the following areas: The Design Explorer (in part, sheet metal part, and assembly workspaces) and the Dra...
Wed, 21 Mar, 2018 at 1:30 PM
3D Geometry Terminology
It is important to be familiar with this terminology as it is used extensively in the user interface and documentation. There are two categories of geometry...
Tue, 13 Apr, 2021 at 10:27 AM
Intro to interacting with 3D models
When working with parts, sheet metal parts, assemblies or 2D drawings, it is often necessary to view the model from a different perspective on the screen. T...
Wed, 21 Mar, 2018 at 2:32 PM