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# Genesis Reviews
**Vendor:** Vanderplaats Research & Development  
**Category:** [Other CAD Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/other-cad)  
**Average Rating:** 4.1/5.0  
**Total Reviews:** 5
## About Genesis
Topology Optimization Simulation




## Genesis Reviews
  ### 1. Stressful

**Rating:** 2.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Retail | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** May 19, 2018

**What do you like best about Genesis?**

Ease of use. I like how there are codes to go to another screen. 

**What do you dislike about Genesis?**

It keeps crashing every now and then. There are too many codes I have to learn.

**Recommendations to others considering Genesis:**

Run

**What problems is Genesis solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Customer Service, general daily use



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