Solid Edge is very user-friendly, which makes it easy for me to update existing drawings without much hassle. The interface is clean and intuitive — great for daily use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sometimes there’s a bit of server lag, which can slow down my workflow slightly and leads to late in job delivery Thats all, Remaining everything is awesome Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I appreciate Solid Edge's value proposition as a high-performance CAD tool, offering a very good price-to-performance ratio. It was intuitive to use and very capable in most features. Synchronous and ordered modelling is valuable. I also valued its strong functionality for piping environments in the add-on packages, providing specific tools that aren't common in more basic CAD systems. I am impressed at the pirce-to-performance ratio considereed when a few of these add-on have been purchased. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I find that Solid Edge isn't marketed very well, lacking sufficient visibility in the CAD community. This affects its market presence and makes it less appealing compared to competitors with better promotions. A lot of customers jump to NX which is eating into SolidEdge profits, for those that don't need NX features, there is just too much competition from other CAD packages. Additionally, I feel that while setting up wasn't difficult, the file-based nature of the on-premises version requiring physical downloads for materials and toolbox packages was cumbersome. I'm sure this will have been address in cloud-native SolidEdge X which is certianly the future of CAD and a step in the right direction. Personal opinion, the user interface, though intuitive, isn't as sleek and sexy as that of competitors like SolidWorks or Onshape. Moreover, the documentation around unique features like synchronous modeling wasn't explained well enough, making it hard to fully understand and utilize these capabilities. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I liked most about Solid edge:

* its practicality, it was very easy to use, convenient

* Lots of different features: freedom to pick. User-friendly interface, although it looked quite outdated at the time -- as long as it's practical, that's not an issue. --> the newer versions already look more up-to-date with today's standards.

* 'command bar' opens up when making a feature, highlighting various modifications you can make.

* Features show up with a tutorial video when hovering over them. Ideal for beginners.

* you can easily navigate your way around the features: they are clearly organized in the ribbon. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There were some issues I ran into:

* Errors when generating a surface, i.e. when using Bluesurf. I had to modify a complex and highly-curved surface, but sometimes it would fail to provide me with a geometry. This was annoying.

* There are some practical limitations to consider, for example when I stumbled across the fact that a feature only allowed 3 curves as an input, whereas I really needed four.

Or that sketch relations can not be formed, but when I move them closer towards the desired relation, i.e. making two curves parallel close to each other for the tangency relation, it does work. Sometimes, I had to delete existing relations just to create the same one, just because I slightly moved a curve that caused a problem! There's also the issue that curves sometimes do not want to move the way you want them to. This can be really annoying when you need precision work.

* Parametrization gave errors: the model did not always correctly update & resize when changing the value of a parameter. I had to manually redefine each feature dependent on that parameter, as it would give an error --> very tedious as I had to report a certain output for multiple values for a parameter.

* it wasn't entirely clear to me how to easily combine synchronous and ordered mode -- is that even the purpose? I used ordered mode, as I am more comfortable with that and can easily make changes to existing sketches. If you need to modify your work a lot using sketches and guide-curves, is synchronous even useful?

* Crashes: I learned the hard way to save my work frequently.

^^ Some of these might be solved already, I used a 2021 version of Solid Edge. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Solid Edge provides a very intuitive user interface, making it easier to transition from other CAD tools. The synchronous technology is particularly helpful because it allows direct editing of models without having to dig through a complex feature tree, which speeds up design iterations. The integration with simulation and generative design tools is also valuable, as it allows me to check performance and optimize parts early in the design stage. I also appreciate that it supports a wide range of file formats, which makes collaboration with other software seamless. Overall, it’s a versatile and reliable tool for both design and analysis. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

While Solid Edge is powerful, it can sometimes feel resource-heavy, especially when working with large assemblies, which slows down performance on less powerful machines. The licensing and installation process can also be a bit cumbersome compared to some cloud-based CAD solutions. Another limitation is that the simulation features, while good for basic analysis, aren’t as advanced as dedicated FEA packages, so I often need to export to another tool for more detailed studies. The learning resources are available, but some areas could benefit from more structured tutorials, especially for advanced functions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Solid Edge offers a very user-friendly interface compared to many other CAD platforms. The synchronous technology makes it easy to edit complex parts and assemblies without worrying too much about the original history tree, which saves a lot of time. It also has strong sheet metal and assembly tools, making it particularly useful for mechanical and HVAC design tasks. The integration with simulation, drafting, and PDM options helps create a smooth workflow from concept to production. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The main downside is that it doesn’t have the same widespread industry adoption as tools like SolidWorks or AutoCAD, which can sometimes limit collaboration with external partners. The learning curve for synchronous technology can also be challenging at first, especially for users coming from traditional parametric modeling. In addition, some third-party plugins and libraries are not as extensive as those available for other CAD software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Solid Edge has some seriously impressive features, but if I had to pick what stands out most, it’s the Synchronous Technology. It’s a game-changer for design engineers—allowing you to edit 3D models quickly and intuitively without the constraints of traditional history-based parametric modelling. That means faster iterations, easier changes, and way less frustration when tweaking designs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

User Interface Complexity Some users find the UI less intuitive compared to competitors like SolidWorks. Features can feel buried, and the learning curve is steep for newcomers2.

Click-Intensive Workflow Tasks often require multiple steps or clicks, which can slow down productivity—especially for users transitioning from more streamlined platform Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Solid Edge presents a very easy-to-use interface, the ease of design steps, integration with other software like Siemens Simcenter Amesim and others. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Solid Edge presents a major drawback, especially in complex systems that feature multiple mechanical parts, such as the design or conception of telescopic carts. When it comes to assembly, Solid Edge is less powerful than Creo Model Manager. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Of Solid Edge, I really like the speed of 3D modeling and editing with synchronous technology. It is quite simple to learn, at least for basic modeling. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I don't like about Solid Edge is that there are features like macros that are hidden, it's not intuitive, you have to go look for them and they are not always available because there are functions that I find limited. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I appreciate most about Solid Edge is its ability to adapt to the specific needs of our company through regular updates and the development of custom interfaces. This level of personalization enhances our workflow efficiency and sets it apart from other software solutions that often offer a more rigid, one-size-fits-all approach Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

If there's one area where Solid Edge could improve, it's in handling very large assemblies or heavy files. Performance can occasionally slow down, and in some cases, the software may close unexpectedly. While this doesn't happen frequently, it can affect productivity when working on complex projects Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Solid Edge offers a very intuitive 3D modeling environment with powerful parametric and synchronous design tools. It’s efficient for both part and assembly design, and the integration with simulation and drafting is seamless. I also appreciate how stable the software is, even with large assemblies. The learning curve is reasonable, and once you get used to the interface, it’s very fast to work with. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Some of the advanced features can be difficult to locate without experience, and the user interface could be modernized in certain areas. The software can also feel a bit heavy on less powerful machines. Integration with some external PLM or CAD tools could be smoother, and updates occasionally require manual adjustments to templates or settings. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.