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Revision as of 21:48, 26 January 2012
General
| OpenRocket | RockSim | |
|---|---|---|
| License | Open Source (GPLv3) | Proprietary |
| Price | Free | $120 |
| Supported platforms | Windows, Mac, Linux | Windows, Mac |
| Supported file formats | ORK, RKT | RKT |
UI features
| OpenRocket | RockSim | |
|---|---|---|
| Side/back view | Yes | Yes |
| 3D view | No | Yes |
| Design view rotation | Yes | ? |
| Live CG/CP view | Yes | Yes |
| Realtime simulation | Yes | No |
Design features
| OpenRocket | RockSim | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic components | Yes | Yes |
| Freeform fins | Yes | Yes |
| Tube fins | No | Yes |
| External pods | No | Yes |
| Canted fins / roll stabilization | Yes | No |
| Standard component libraries | No | Yes |
| Decals | No | Yes |
| Clustering support | Yes, modifiable | Yes, one-time wizard |
| Staging support | Yes, unlimited | Yes, 3 stages |
Simulation features
| OpenRocket | RockSim | |
|---|---|---|
| Degrees of freedom | 6DOF | 4DOF |
| Supersonic simulation | Limited accuracy | Yes |
| Geodetic calculation (Earth coordinates, coriolis effect) | Yes | No |
| Simulations extensible by own code | Yes | No |
| Simulation animation | No | Yes |
| Plotting any simulated variables | Yes | Yes |
| Exporting simulated data | Yes | ? |
Optimization and analysis
| OpenRocket | RockSim | |
|---|---|---|
| General design optimization | Yes | No |
| Mass optimization | Yes (using general optimizer) | Yes |
| Stability analysis | Yes | ? |
| Drag analysis | Yes, per component | ? |
| Roll analysis | Yes | No |
Printing
| OpenRocket | RockSim | |
|---|---|---|
| Schematic view | Yes | ? |
| Stability information | Yes | ? |
| Basic simulation results | Yes | ? |
| Parts list | Yes | ? |
| Nose cone profile | Yes | ? |
| Fin templates | Yes | ? |
| Fin placement guide | Yes | ? |
| Export to PDF | Yes | ? |