# Mastercam, HSM, CAMWorks vs Designcenter Solid Edge Comparison

| | Mastercam | HSM | CAMWorks | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.1 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.1 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 26 | 18 | 18 | 599 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (47.1% of reviews) | Small-Business (52.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (54.2% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | Starting at $90.47 Per Month | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Mastercam

Pros:
- Ease of Use (12 reviews)
- Tooling (6 reviews)

Cons:
- Difficult Learning Curve (11 reviews)
- Feature Limitations (5 reviews)

### HSM

Pros:
- Ease of Use (9 reviews)
- Learning (6 reviews)

Cons:
- Feature Limitations (7 reviews)
- Difficult Learning Curve (4 reviews)

### CAMWorks

Pros:
- Ease of Use (6 reviews)
- Time Efficiency (4 reviews)

Cons:
- Feature Limitations (5 reviews)
- Limited Functionality (2 reviews)

### Designcenter Solid Edge

Pros:
- Ease of Use (98 reviews)
- 3D Modeling (62 reviews)

Cons:
- Learning Curve (47 reviews)
- Difficult Learning (46 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Mastercam | HSM | CAMWorks | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.1 (21 reviews) | 8.6 (14 reviews) | 8.3 (14 reviews) | 8.4 (435 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.2 (21 reviews) | 9.0 (13 reviews) | 8.3 (14 reviews) | 8.3 (475 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 6.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (258 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 7.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (91 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 7.9 (19 reviews) | 8.5 (12 reviews) | 8.5 (13 reviews) | 8.2 (405 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.3 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (89 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.8 (20 reviews) | 8.2 (13 reviews) | 8.3 (14 reviews) | 8.4 (423 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Mastercam

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### HSM

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### CAMWorks

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Designcenter Solid Edge

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Designcenter Solid Edge Design and Drafting XaaS

Price: Starting at $90.47 Per Month

Description: Get started quickly with part & assembly design, automated drawings, basic animation and rendering.

Key Features:
- 2D drafting
- Data import and reuse
- Basic 3D part design

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/designcenter-solid-edge/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Mastercam** | 8.6/10 | 20 |
| **HSM** | 8.5/10 | 12 |
| **CAMWorks** | 8.2/10 | 12 |
| **Designcenter Solid Edge** | 8.2/10 | 115 |

#### CAD to CAM

| Feature | Mastercam | HSM | CAMWorks | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **CAD-CAM Import** | 8.8 (20 reviews) | 9.1 (11 reviews) | 8.6 (11 reviews) | 8.6 (100 reviews) | 
| **CAM Data Exchange** | 8.1 (18 reviews) | 9.3 (9 reviews) | 8.6 (11 reviews) | 8.4 (94 reviews) | 
| **CAD/CAM Compatibility** | 8.2 (20 reviews) | 8.5 (9 reviews) | 8.5 (11 reviews) | 8.4 (95 reviews) | 

#### CNC Programming

| Feature | Mastercam | HSM | CAMWorks | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **CNC Workflows** | 8.6 (19 reviews) | 8.2 (10 reviews) | 8.3 (11 reviews) | 7.9 (85 reviews) | 
| **CNC Feature Recognition** | 8.6 (19 reviews) | 8.2 (10 reviews) | 8.5 (11 reviews) | 7.9 (83 reviews) | 
| **Programming Control** | 8.3 (20 reviews) | 8.0 (10 reviews) | 7.9 (11 reviews) | 8.1 (82 reviews) | 

#### Machining

| Feature | Mastercam | HSM | CAMWorks | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Job Set-up** | 8.7 (19 reviews) | 8.8 (10 reviews) | 7.6 (12 reviews) | 8.1 (93 reviews) | 
| **Operations** | 8.7 (20 reviews) | 8.0 (10 reviews) | 7.6 (12 reviews) | 8.1 (93 reviews) | 
| **Tooling and Toolpaths** | 9.1 (20 reviews) | 8.3 (10 reviews) | 7.8 (12 reviews) | 8.4 (92 reviews) | 

### General-Purpose CAD

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Mastercam** | N/A | N/A |
| **HSM** | N/A | N/A |
| **CAMWorks** | N/A | N/A |
| **Designcenter Solid Edge** | 8.5/10 | 193 |

#### Design

| Feature | Mastercam | HSM | CAMWorks | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Drawing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (183 reviews) | 
| **Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (185 reviews) | 
| **Visualize ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (179 reviews) | 
| **Rendering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (171 reviews) | 

#### Edit

| Feature | Mastercam | HSM | CAMWorks | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **File Import ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (176 reviews) | 
| **Push/Pull** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (167 reviews) | 
| **Views** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (176 reviews) | 
| **Grips ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (167 reviews) | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | Mastercam | HSM | CAMWorks | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Annotate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (170 reviews) | 
| **Documentation ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (176 reviews) | 
| **Data Extract** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (170 reviews) | 

### Additive Manufacturing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Mastercam** | N/A | N/A |
| **HSM** | N/A | N/A |
| **CAMWorks** | N/A | N/A |
| **Designcenter Solid Edge** | 7.9/10 | 97 |

#### File Support - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Mastercam | HSM | CAMWorks | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **STL Compatible** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (86 reviews) | 
| **3MF Compatible** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (68 reviews) | 
| **OBJ Compatible** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (76 reviews) | 

#### File Editing - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Mastercam | HSM | CAMWorks | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Mesh Repair** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (76 reviews) | 
| **File Editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (80 reviews) | 

#### Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Mastercam | HSM | CAMWorks | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Standalone Slicer** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (66 reviews) | 
| **Inetgrated 3D Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (83 reviews) | 

#### Software Type - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Mastercam | HSM | CAMWorks | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Cloud-based Platform** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Downloadable Application** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (74 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Mastercam | HSM | CAMWorks | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.2 (28 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.2 (28 reviews) | 

#### Building Preparation - Additive Manufacturing

| Feature | Mastercam | HSM | CAMWorks | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Material Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Building Simulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Slicing Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Simulation & CAE

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Mastercam** | N/A | N/A |
| **HSM** | N/A | N/A |
| **CAMWorks** | N/A | N/A |
| **Designcenter Solid Edge** | 8.1/10 | 103 |

#### Design

| Feature | Mastercam | HSM | CAMWorks | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **3D/solid modeling Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (98 reviews) | 
| **Drawing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (98 reviews) | 
| **Editing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (96 reviews) | 
| **Rendering tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (95 reviews) | 

#### Tools

| Feature | Mastercam | HSM | CAMWorks | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Fluid analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (81 reviews) | 
| **Finite element analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (87 reviews) | 
| **Multibody dynamics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (83 reviews) | 

#### Work

| Feature | Mastercam | HSM | CAMWorks | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Discrete event modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (83 reviews) | 
| **Continuous event modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (83 reviews) | 
| **Mechanical event simulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (84 reviews) | 
| **Manufacturing process simulation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (77 reviews) | 
| **Integrate** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (84 reviews) | 

#### Environment

| Feature | Mastercam | HSM | CAMWorks | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Hardware support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (89 reviews) | 
| **Task** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (90 reviews) | 
| **Manage Multiple Profiles** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (85 reviews) | 
| **Command Clarity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (92 reviews) | 

### Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Mastercam** | N/A | N/A |
| **HSM** | N/A | N/A |
| **CAMWorks** | N/A | N/A |
| **Designcenter Solid Edge** | 7.8/10 | 125 |

#### Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | Mastercam | HSM | CAMWorks | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **3D/solid modeling Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (105 reviews) | 
| **Rendering Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (94 reviews) | 
| **Drawing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (97 reviews) | 
| **Editing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (95 reviews) | 
| **Text Editing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (91 reviews) | 

#### File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | Mastercam | HSM | CAMWorks | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Export Files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (96 reviews) | 
| **Import Files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (96 reviews) | 
| **File Interoperability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (99 reviews) | 
| **Backwards compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (91 reviews) | 
| **File size** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (100 reviews) | 

#### Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | Mastercam | HSM | CAMWorks | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Custom Commands** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (91 reviews) | 
| **Custom Scripts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (89 reviews) | 
| **Custom Menus** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (90 reviews) | 
| **Custom Interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (97 reviews) | 

#### Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)

| Feature | Mastercam | HSM | CAMWorks | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Hardware support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (94 reviews) | 
| **Task-based interfaces** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (91 reviews) | 
| **Manage Multiple Profiles** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (91 reviews) | 
| **Command Clarity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (104 reviews) | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/computer-aided-manufacturing-cam)




**Unique to Designcenter Solid Edge (4):** [Additive Manufacturing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/additive-manufacturing), [Simulation & CAE Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/simulation-cae), [Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mechanical-computer-aided-design-mcad), [General-Purpose CAD Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/general-purpose-cad)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Mastercam | HSM | CAMWorks | Designcenter Solid Edge | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 33.3% | 47.1% | 52.9% | 54.2% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 50.0% | 35.3% | 17.6% | 30.4% | 
| **Enterprise** | 16.7% | 17.6% | 29.4% | 15.4% | 

### By Industry

#### Mastercam

- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 16.7%
- **Machinery:** 16.7%
- **Education Management:** 12.5%
- **Research:** 8.3%
- **Semiconductors:** 4.2%
- **Nanotechnology:** 4.2%
- **Mining & Metals:** 4.2%
- **Medical Devices:** 4.2%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 4.2%
- **Furniture:** 4.2%
- **Other:** 20.8%

#### HSM

- **Higher Education:** 23.5%
- **Design:** 11.8%
- **Apparel & Fashion:** 11.8%
- **Research:** 5.9%
- **Medical Devices:** 5.9%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 5.9%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 5.9%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 5.9%
- **Education Management:** 5.9%
- **Consumer Services:** 5.9%
- **Other:** 11.8%

#### CAMWorks

- **Machinery:** 23.5%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 17.6%
- **Automotive:** 17.6%
- **Medical Devices:** 11.8%
- **Renewables & Environment:** 5.9%
- **Program Development:** 5.9%
- **Leisure, Travel & Tourism:** 5.9%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 5.9%
- **Aviation & Aerospace:** 5.9%

#### Designcenter Solid Edge

- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 21.4%
- **Automotive:** 12.6%
- **Design:** 9.0%
- **Machinery:** 5.8%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 3.8%
- **Computer Software:** 3.8%
- **Manufacturing:** 3.6%
- **Aviation & Aerospace:** 3.1%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 2.3%
- **Higher Education:** 2.2%
- **Other:** 32.6%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Mastercam

- [Autodesk Fusion](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (519 reviews)
- [NX CAM](https://www.g2.com/products/nx-cam/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (294 reviews)
- [SolidCAM](https://www.g2.com/products/solidcam/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (38 reviews)
- [SolidWorks CAM](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks-cam/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (34 reviews)
- [GibbsCAM](https://www.g2.com/products/gibbscam/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (22 reviews)
- [PowerMill](https://www.g2.com/products/powermill/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (17 reviews)
- [SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (643 reviews)
- [FeatureCAM](https://www.g2.com/products/featurecam/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (14 reviews)
- [Cimatron](https://www.g2.com/products/cimatron/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (14 reviews)
- [SprutCAM](https://www.g2.com/products/sprutcam/reviews) — 3.5/5 stars (12 reviews)

### Alternatives to HSM

- [SolidWorks CAM](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks-cam/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (34 reviews)
- [SolidCAM](https://www.g2.com/products/solidcam/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (38 reviews)
- [NX CAM](https://www.g2.com/products/nx-cam/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (294 reviews)
- [SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (643 reviews)
- [GibbsCAM](https://www.g2.com/products/gibbscam/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (22 reviews)
- [hyperMILL](https://www.g2.com/products/hypermill/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (10 reviews)
- [BobCAD-CAM](https://www.g2.com/products/bobcad-cam/reviews) — 3.6/5 stars (13 reviews)
- [SprutCAM](https://www.g2.com/products/sprutcam/reviews) — 3.5/5 stars (12 reviews)
- [ESPRIT](https://www.g2.com/products/esprit/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (6 reviews)
- [Cimatron](https://www.g2.com/products/cimatron/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (14 reviews)

### Alternatives to CAMWorks

- [SolidCAM](https://www.g2.com/products/solidcam/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (38 reviews)
- [SolidWorks CAM](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks-cam/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (34 reviews)
- [NX CAM](https://www.g2.com/products/nx-cam/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (294 reviews)
- [Autodesk Fusion](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (519 reviews)
- [PowerMill](https://www.g2.com/products/powermill/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (17 reviews)
- [GibbsCAM](https://www.g2.com/products/gibbscam/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (22 reviews)
- [SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (643 reviews)
- [FeatureCAM](https://www.g2.com/products/featurecam/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (14 reviews)
- [hyperMILL](https://www.g2.com/products/hypermill/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (10 reviews)
- [Surfcam](https://www.g2.com/products/surfcam/reviews) — 3.1/5 stars (12 reviews)

### Alternatives to Designcenter Solid Edge

- [SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (643 reviews)
- [Autodesk Fusion](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (519 reviews)
- [Onshape](https://www.g2.com/products/onshape/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (695 reviews)
- [Creo](https://www.g2.com/products/creo-2025-08-26/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (200 reviews)
- [Inventor](https://www.g2.com/products/inventor/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (440 reviews)
- [CATIA](https://www.g2.com/products/catia/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (255 reviews)
- [AutoCAD](https://www.g2.com/products/autocad/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1930 reviews)
- [Rhinoceros](https://www.g2.com/products/rhinoceros/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (191 reviews)
- [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1324 reviews)
- [Blender](https://www.g2.com/products/blender/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (315 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Mastercam

No discussions available for this product.

### HSM

No discussions available for this product.

### CAMWorks

No discussions available for this product.

### Designcenter Solid Edge

- Title: [Is Solidworks or Solid Edge better?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-solidworks-or-solid-edge-better) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Solidworks"
- Title: [Is Solid Edge free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-solid-edge-free) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "No"
- Title: [What is Solid Edge used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-solid-edge-used-for) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "It is used for 3D modeling as well as drafting."
- Title: [What file type does Solid Edge use?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-file-type-does-solid-edge-use) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Solid Edge uses proprietary file formats with specific extensions similar to other 3D CAD systems.  Those are:
.ASM = Assemblies
.PAR = Parts
.PSM = Sheet..."
- Title: [Is Solid Edge good?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-solid-edge-good) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Very Good"

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