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Bhavanasi N.
BN
Bhavanasi N.
QA Engineer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Seamless Feedback system and Efficient Workflow Automation"
4/5
What do you like best about Ansys Discovery?

First thing that step by step workflow simulation support and CAD integration we can directly import 3D modules with good graphics and also the automation templates using that we can repeat our tasks without re-setup. Feedback system also good it will alerts user from common mistakes. Customer support also good because Ansys used in industry. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Ansys Discovery?

I think not powerful as full Ansys suite some advanced structural tools like CFD are still needed. and also not suitable for very large simulations having limited scalability. Frequency of use for students not for professional engineers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
IM
Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Spaceclaim for FEA CFD"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Ansys Discovery?

Easy to use. Many tools or feature present to clean the geometry for Analysis Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Ansys Discovery?

It hangs with some large models.

Often crashes when cleaning the model again after making some changes to geometry Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nikhil K.
NK
Nikhil K.
FEA Engineer
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Intuitive Tool for Geometry Cleanup with Speed Hiccups"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Ansys Discovery?

I like how Ansys SpaceClaim is very easy to handle with lots of options that are easy to use, especially compared to the design modeler. I appreciate that it allows for checking interference and removing extra edges with just one click. It's currently the best tool for cleanup and was very easy to teach my team. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Ansys Discovery?

Sometimes it automatically slows down, that should be improved. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Luca C.
LC
Luca C.
R&D
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
Originally submitted 9/27/2024
"Very flexible, but not parametric"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Ansys Discovery?

Many interchange directly from to many native CAD format. Very flexible. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Ansys Discovery?

No parametric, there's no history for change during modeling. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
IE
Verified User in Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Originally submitted 9/13/2023
"Good Experience and Best Software for Simulations Done by Designers"
5/5
What do you like best about Ansys Discovery?

Ansys Discovery is the tool which any designer can work with, so no special skill sets are required to perform the simulations in ANSYS Discovery. Also, it's easy to operate and the best part is no Meshing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Ansys Discovery?

Tutorials of Ansys Discovery are very few and not a good source is available. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nathaniel S.
NS
Nathaniel S.
Senior CAD Designer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"I've been using Spaceclaim for over 12+ years"
5/5
What do you like best about Ansys Discovery?

Quite Simply, is the ease of learning and use. Great drafting process that gets the job details out to the fabricators on the shop floor. We use spaceclaim to make tooling for sheet metal stampings. once you've mastered it, Changes are a breeze to make, and in the prototype business thay comes in very handy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Ansys Discovery?

The sheet metal un-folding package is not very robust when it comes to blanking parts with beads in them. and will not unfold parts with contour, Like VISI can do. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Md S.
MS
Md S.
Test Secialist
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Ansys-Early in complete design"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Ansys Discovery?

I can say this is the first of its kind which helps in early phase to answer on all design processes. As it has very easy interface to try on. The best tool even for who is currently studying or working professional both. I like best of on all features on this product. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Ansys Discovery?

The worst part only in this product I can part it out is bit on pricing features. Bu one can try asking the support team for pricing too. Or one of the other demerits but can be better is limited customisation. We can try for betterment of our use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Geetesh W.
GW
Geetesh W.
Deputy Manager (M3-b) - CFD
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
Originally submitted 12/20/2023
"Quick work around to design a near to optimal system"
4/5
What do you like best about Ansys Discovery?

It offers a quick and easy way to see how the design will behave by giving a quick and robust solution. It might not be accurate but very close to accuracy. It reduces the product design time significantly. Designer can arrive at a much more optimal design with much less CAE iterations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Ansys Discovery?

I understand that accuracy is compromised when speed is needed but still the user friendliness can be worked upon. Creation of CAD and imposing boundary conditions can be improved. Few more types of boundary conditions can be added except simple flow and thermal cases. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Bhrigu Bharadwaj P.
BP
Bhrigu Bharadwaj P.
Senior Engineer
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Idea for quick and instant simulations"
5/5
What do you like best about Ansys Discovery?

The ability to allow modeling and editing on the fly and the ability to instantly simulate results and observe their effects is what makes Discovery stand apart. Very intuitive and easy to use, regardless of the type of simulation you wanna do. Decent speed and accuracy. Good customer support and learning resources are available on the ALH (Ansys Learning Hub) Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Ansys Discovery?

Obviously the accuracy and precision are not at par with ANSYS, but that's what you're also compromising for with the software. Slightly slower if you've an old GPU or if it's not powerful enough. It should also allow exporting in other file formats, rather than just discovery Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Swarnim P.
SP
Swarnim P.
SaaS Support
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
Originally submitted 12/20/2023
"Customizable and Futuristic"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Ansys Discovery?

Ansys Discovery has one of the best real time stimulation to work with design. In manufacturing, this plays a huge role in designing and making the products more fitted for the area and needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Ansys Discovery?

Since Ansys is still fairly new in its niche, the integration requires some time for learning and then implementation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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