Designcenter Solid Edge Features
CAD to CAM (3)
CAD-CAM Import
Based on 99 Designcenter Solid Edge reviews. Import CAD models into CAM
CAM Data Exchange
Based on 93 Designcenter Solid Edge reviews. Support for CAD to CAM data exchange
CAD/CAM Compatibility
The solution supports CAD and CAM models This feature was mentioned in 94 Designcenter Solid Edge reviews.
CNC Programming (3)
CNC Workflows
As reported in 84 Designcenter Solid Edge reviews. Automated CNC programming workflows
CNC Feature Recognition
Based on 82 Designcenter Solid Edge reviews. Feature recognition and conversion
Programming Control
Programming control for shop floor equipment This feature was mentioned in 81 Designcenter Solid Edge reviews.
Machining (3)
Job Set-up
As reported in 92 Designcenter Solid Edge reviews. Set up jobs with work coordinates and cutting conditions
Operations
Handle roughing, semi-finishing, and finishing operations 92 reviewers of Designcenter Solid Edge have provided feedback on this feature.
Tooling and Toolpaths
As reported in 91 Designcenter Solid Edge reviews. Manage tooling and toolpaths for production
Design (8)
Drawing
Access to basic tools for drawing, such as line, cirlce and polygon. 174 reviewers of Designcenter Solid Edge have provided feedback on this feature.
Modeling
As reported in 176 Designcenter Solid Edge reviews. Create realistic 3D models of your design
Visualize
Design your structure in 3D. 172 reviewers of Designcenter Solid Edge have provided feedback on this feature.
Rendering
Produce 3D visualizations without any integrating hardware. This feature was mentioned in 167 Designcenter Solid Edge reviews.
3D/solid modeling Tools
Based on 95 Designcenter Solid Edge reviews. Ability to modify 3D primitives (parametric editing tools, free-form editing tools, symmetrical editing process, etc.)
Drawing Tools
Ability to access basic drawing tools (line, circle, polygons, etc.) This feature was mentioned in 96 Designcenter Solid Edge reviews.
Editing Tools
Ability to access basic editing tools (erase, trim, extend, undo, etc.) This feature was mentioned in 94 Designcenter Solid Edge reviews.
Rendering tools
Based on 94 Designcenter Solid Edge reviews. Ability to access rendering tools (lighting tools, texture mapping, custom material creation, etc.)
Edit (4)
File Import
Based on 170 Designcenter Solid Edge reviews. Import and export files in a number of different formats.
Push/Pull
Ability to push or pull the surface of your model in order to get the desired shape. This feature was mentioned in 162 Designcenter Solid Edge reviews.
Views
Based on 170 Designcenter Solid Edge reviews. View your model from any angle while you design and edit.
Grips
As reported in 163 Designcenter Solid Edge reviews. Tools that enable users to reshape, move or manipulate geometry.
Collaboration (3)
Annotate
As reported in 166 Designcenter Solid Edge reviews. Annotate your designs with various notes and tags.
Documentation
Generate 2D drawings of your 3D models. This feature was mentioned in 168 Designcenter Solid Edge reviews.
Data Extract
Extract information from objects, such as attributes and properties. 166 reviewers of Designcenter Solid Edge have provided feedback on this feature.
File Support - Additive Manufacturing (3)
STL Compatible
Can support the viewing and conversation of STL files. This feature was mentioned in 84 Designcenter Solid Edge reviews.
3MF Compatible
Based on 66 Designcenter Solid Edge reviews. Can support the viewing and conversation of 3MF files.
OBJ Compatible
Can support the viewing and conversation of OBJ files. This feature was mentioned in 74 Designcenter Solid Edge reviews.
File Editing - Additive Manufacturing (2)
Mesh Repair
Based on 74 Designcenter Solid Edge reviews. Capable of repairing mesh in imported 3D models.
File Editing
Capable of editing models natively within the platform. 78 reviewers of Designcenter Solid Edge have provided feedback on this feature.
Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing (2)
Standalone Slicer
As reported in 64 Designcenter Solid Edge reviews. Software is a standalone slicer that intakes 3D models created in other applications.
Inetgrated 3D Modeling
As reported in 81 Designcenter Solid Edge reviews. Software also provides built-in 3D modeling capability.
Software Type - Additive Manufacturing (1)
Downloadable Application
Software is available as an downloadable application. This feature was mentioned in 72 Designcenter Solid Edge reviews.
Tools (3)
Fluid analysis
As reported in 80 Designcenter Solid Edge reviews. Ability to conduct computational fluid dynamics and thermal analysis
Finite element analysis
Ability to conduct finite element analysis test 86 reviewers of Designcenter Solid Edge have provided feedback on this feature.
Multibody dynamics
Based on 82 Designcenter Solid Edge reviews. Ability to conduct kinematics and dynamic analysis of mechanisms
Work (5)
Discrete event modeling
As reported in 83 Designcenter Solid Edge reviews. Ability to model discrete event simulation such as analyzing event-driven system models and optimizing performance characteristics such as latency, throughput, and packet loss.
Continuous event modeling
Based on 83 Designcenter Solid Edge reviews. Ability to model continous event simulation
Mechanical event simulation
As reported in 83 Designcenter Solid Edge reviews. Ability to conduct mechanical event simulation
Manufacturing process simulation
As reported in 77 Designcenter Solid Edge reviews. Ability to model a manufacturing processes like casting, molding and die press forming
Integrate
Ability to integrate with CAD and PLM software 82 reviewers of Designcenter Solid Edge have provided feedback on this feature.
Environment (4)
Hardware support
Based on 89 Designcenter Solid Edge reviews. Ability to support a sufficient number of hardware developers (by default or through the use of custom drivers).
Task
Support for custom interfaces designed around specific design tasks, by default (out of the box) or through user customization. 90 reviewers of Designcenter Solid Edge have provided feedback on this feature.
Manage Multiple Profiles
Support for multiple user interface customizations. Can store and recall interfaces as required by a specific user without closing the application and without the need for scripting knowledge. 85 reviewers of Designcenter Solid Edge have provided feedback on this feature.
Command Clarity
Based on 91 Designcenter Solid Edge reviews. Names of basic commands are clear and easy to understand. On-cursor documentation, such as tool tips and pop-up descriptions, provide clarification of icons and other user interface elements.
Generative AI - Additive Manufacturing (2)
AI Text-to-Image
As reported in 26 Designcenter Solid Edge reviews. Provides the ability to generate images from a text prompt.
AI Text-to-3D
Based on 26 Designcenter Solid Edge reviews. Provides the ability to generate 3D renderings from a text prompt.
Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) (5)
3D/solid modeling Tools
Offers the ability to modify 3D primitives, including parametric editing tools, free-form editing tools, and symmetrical editing processes This feature was mentioned in 97 Designcenter Solid Edge reviews.
Rendering Tools
Offers ease of use when accessing rendering tools such as lighting tools, texture mapping, and custom material creation 92 reviewers of Designcenter Solid Edge have provided feedback on this feature.
Drawing Tools
Provides ease of use when accessing basic drawing tools such as lines, circles, polygons, and other fundamental geometric shapes. 93 reviewers of Designcenter Solid Edge have provided feedback on this feature.
Editing Tools
Offers ease of use when accessing basic editing tools like erase, trim, extend, undo, and more. 92 reviewers of Designcenter Solid Edge have provided feedback on this feature.
Text Editing Tools
Based on 90 Designcenter Solid Edge reviews. Provides ease of use when accessing basic text creation and modification tools such as font style, multi-line text, wrap-around text, justification, spell checker, etc.
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) (5)
Export Files
As reported in 93 Designcenter Solid Edge reviews. Supports exporting designs to a variety of file formats, facilitating compatibility with other software and workflows.
Import Files
Supports a variety of file formats for import, enabling users to incorporate external data into their designs. This feature was mentioned in 93 Designcenter Solid Edge reviews.
File Interoperability
As reported in 90 Designcenter Solid Edge reviews. Maintains compatibility with a variety of advanced design and imaging applications, ensuring integration and interoperability across different software platforms.
Backwards compatibility
Maintains compatibility between current and previous versions of their file formats, allowing users to open and work with files created in older versions without issues. 90 reviewers of Designcenter Solid Edge have provided feedback on this feature.
File size
Supports a range of file sizes, ensuring smooth performance even when working with large or complex designs. This feature was mentioned in 93 Designcenter Solid Edge reviews.
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) (4)
Custom Commands
Offers the ability to create custom commands or command aliases, change the active customization file, and configure command properties according to user preferences and workflow requirements. 90 reviewers of Designcenter Solid Edge have provided feedback on this feature.
Custom Scripts
Based on 88 Designcenter Solid Edge reviews. Ability to create custom scripts to automate tasks, such as add standard layers or styles to a drawing, update the title block, or automate plotting tasks.
Custom Menus
Ability to create custom menus, sub-menus, and contextual menus. Can create new toolbars and arrange menus in workspace. This feature was mentioned in 90 Designcenter Solid Edge reviews.
Custom Interface
As reported in 93 Designcenter Solid Edge reviews. Offers the ability to customize the user interface and tailor the workspace according to the users' specific needs and preferences.
Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) (4)
Hardware support
Supports hardware developers by default or through the use of custom drivers, ensuring compatibility with various hardware configurations commonly used by designers and engineers. This feature was mentioned in 93 Designcenter Solid Edge reviews.
Task-based interfaces
Offers tailored interfaces for common tasks by default or through user customization, accommodating individuals' workflow needs and preferences. This feature was mentioned in 90 Designcenter Solid Edge reviews.
Manage Multiple Profiles
Supports multiple user interface customizations, allowing users to store and recall interfaces as needed without closing the application or requiring scripting knowledge. This feature was mentioned in 90 Designcenter Solid Edge reviews.
Command Clarity
As reported in 91 Designcenter Solid Edge reviews. Basic commands have clear names and on-cursor documentation, like tooltips and pop-up descriptions, offers clarification of icons and other user interface elements.
Building Preparation - Additive Manufacturing (3)
Material Management
Manages library of materials, powders, and process parameters across multiple worksites
Building Simulation
The software simulates the build process to help ensure high-quality 3D prints
Slicing Optimization
Converts 3D CAD models into layer-by-layer instructions (G-code) for industrial printers





