Solid Edge Stream technology defined the model for CAD productivity that the industry copied. Stream/XP takes user interaction to a new level, making Solid Edge the easiest to adopt of all mechanical CAD products.

More than just a "look and feel", the Stream/XP interface removes the need for unnecessary decisions.

Logical inference engines recommend next steps, intuitively consider required geometry and make recommendations about dimensioning and other operations based on cursor position and selected features for a given situation.

Enabling these unmatched levels of productivity is Solid Edge's SmartStep ribbon bar. SmartStep guides you through the feature creation process, presenting design decisions in a logical sequence, filtering decisions that can be taken for granted and letting you easily review and change decisions to optimize your designs.

Through this unparalleled ease of use and adoption, you spend less time fighting the CAD system and more time focusing on your designs.

Practical evolution from 2D to 3D

Solid Edge removes the roadblocks to the business and productivity benefits of 3D by making the evolution significantly less expensive and easier. Using Solid Edge's simple four-step program, you can evolve from 2D to 3D design, with its inherently higher levels of productivity and corporate profitability, at a pace that makes most sense for your business. Solid Edge's four easy steps to 3D are:

• Step 1 - Get the job done today, while moving to 3D at your own pace

• Step 2 - Quickly turn simple 2D geometry into intelligent, real 3D parts

• Step 3 - Apply the power of the new Solid Edge hybrid 2D/3D design workflow

• Step 4 - Move to full 3D design when ready

Solid Edge provides a proven set of focused tools and workflows to evolve through each of these steps as and when appropriate, while continuing to maintain the intellectual data, user education and process knowledge captured during the previous step.

Maximize your investment with Solid Edge maintenance

At Siemens PLM Software, we understand that it is your goal to design great products - not necessarily to become an expert in the software you design with - so we make it easy for you to stay in touch and stay up to date. Solid Edge maintenance allows you to protect and maximize your return on investment, not just in the software, but in your people. An industry leading four-point security program provides you access to qualified technicians, software updates and technical publications, live and online. The Solid Edge maintenance program helps you achieve high levels of productivity with a minimum of inconvenience. Your engineers are always up to date with the latest Solid Edge enhancements, taking advantage of the best tools available to keep your company competitive.