

That said, getting started with Creo is quite easy.

Not to mention, more advanced levels cost considerably more. A basic Creo license starts at $2,300 for a one-year locked subscription or $2,800 for a floating license, although adding multiple extensions can dramatically increase the cost. PTC’s Pro/ENGINEER had a reputation for being expensive and difficult to use. The latest version of the company’s flagship design and engineering CAD software offers new capabilities in augmented reality (AR), real-time simulation and design for additive manufacturing, along with numerous productivity enhancements. Pointing device: Microsoft-approved three-button mouse.Graphics card: For 3D hardware acceleration, an OpenGL graphics card must be used that has been tested in a PTC-certified configuration.Monitor: 1280x1024 (or higher) resolution with 24-bit or greater color.Operating System: Windows 10 64-bit, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows 8.1 64-bit, Windows 7 64-bit.Prices shown are based on the author’s independent research and may vary. *Editor’s note: PTC declined to comment on pricing.
