1. [Home](https://www.g2.com/) 2. ... 3. [Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mechanical-computer-aided-design-mcad) 4. [Onshape Discussions](https://www.g2.com/products/onshape/discuss) [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_ebd20dfe323991e61f69999c66255a10/onshape.png "Product Avatar Image") ![Reward for good Onshape reviews](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/report_medal_translation/image/22206/medal.svg "Reward for good Onshape reviews") ](/products/onshape/reviews) [ Onshape ](/products/onshape/reviews) (695)4.7/5 Onshape by PTC is the leading cloud-native CAD & PDM platform that runs on any device, anywhere-requiring zero IT. Onshape is for product design companies who are fed up with the errors, time waste, and hidden costs of outdated file-based CAD & PDM. Only Onshape: - Eliminates CAD crashes and never loses data - Enables secure, real-time collaboration - Tracks all activity and provides infinite restore - Has built-in PDM with branching and merging Show More * * * ### 81.0 Nps Score Already have Onshape? ### All Onshape Discussions Search Most CommentedMost HelpfulPinned by G2Newest All DiscussionsDiscussions with CommentsPinned by G2Discussions without Comments FilterFilter Filter byExpand/Collapse Sort by Most Commented Most Helpful Pinned by G2 Newest Filter by All Discussions Discussions with Comments Pinned by G2 Discussions without Comments ![Pinned by G2 as a common question](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Pinned by G2 as a common question") G2 Pinned by G2 as a common question • over 2 years ago More Options - [ # What is Onshape used for? ](/discussions/what-is-onshape-used-for) What is Onshape used for? [ CAD Viewers ](https://www.g2.com/tags/cad-viewers)[ 3D Printing Software ](https://www.g2.com/tags/3d-printing-software)[ Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD) Software ](https://www.g2.com/tags/mechanical-computer-aided-design-mcad-software)[ General-Purpose CAD Software ](https://www.g2.com/tags/general-purpose-cad-software) [ PLM Software ](https://www.g2.com/tags/plm-software)[ Product Data Management (PDM) Software ](https://www.g2.com/tags/product-data-management-pdm-software) Show More * * * \<0\>0\>Upvotes * * * 1 Comment [![linkedin](/assets/social-logos/linkedin-afe65e46604a5bd5105ab9c856116204040b6b3f2b2d42562fc8071ca0c48ca0.svg "linkedin")](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&summary=Ask+Onshape+questions+and+get+answers+from+expert+users+in+our+Onshape+Discussions+section.&title=Onshape+Discussions+%7C+G2&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fonshape%2Fdiscuss) [![twitter](/assets/social-logos/twitter-61aaec80434c71387b8f7326e480592eae71c0a65afd051d66fce9b75a9bf417.svg "twitter")](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Onshape+Discussions+%7C+G2&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fonshape%2Fdiscuss&via=G2dotcom) [![facebook](/assets/social-logos/facebook-350d0b410d6b10debcf893050e803a8633d53561aa42807b087b8daf9be3668f.svg "facebook")](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fonshape%2Fdiscuss) [![gmail](/assets/social-logos/gmail-6db42f21e7c254fae201b112bef0dd15d25223a5cbb32691ce80eab43761eadf.svg "gmail")](https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&fs=1&tf=1&to=&su=Onshape+Discussions+%7C+G2&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fonshape%2Fdiscuss%0aAsk+Onshape+questions+and+get+answers+from+expert+users+in+our+Onshape+Discussions+section.) 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[Student B.](https://www.g2.com/users/3b654275-462a-4d60-98b0-0340af59410a "Student B.") • over 5 years ago Student and C.E.0 of Advantage Mechanics More Options - [ # Does this product have the capability to show stress/strain, show transfer of heat, and airflow? ](/discussions/42157-does-this-product-have-the-capability-to-show-stress-strain-show-transfer-of-heat-and-airflow) [ General-Purpose CAD Software ](https://www.g2.com/tags/general-purpose-cad-software)[ Product and Machine Design Software ](https://www.g2.com/tags/product-and-machine-design-software)[ 3D Printing Software ](https://www.g2.com/tags/3d-printing-software)[ CAD Viewers Software ](https://www.g2.com/tags/cad-viewers-software) * * * \<0\>0\>Upvotes * * * 1 Comment [![linkedin](/assets/social-logos/linkedin-afe65e46604a5bd5105ab9c856116204040b6b3f2b2d42562fc8071ca0c48ca0.svg "linkedin")](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&summary=Ask+Onshape+questions+and+get+answers+from+expert+users+in+our+Onshape+Discussions+section.&title=Onshape+Discussions+%7C+G2&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fonshape%2Fdiscuss) [![twitter](/assets/social-logos/twitter-61aaec80434c71387b8f7326e480592eae71c0a65afd051d66fce9b75a9bf417.svg "twitter")](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Onshape+Discussions+%7C+G2&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fonshape%2Fdiscuss&via=G2dotcom) [![facebook](/assets/social-logos/facebook-350d0b410d6b10debcf893050e803a8633d53561aa42807b087b8daf9be3668f.svg "facebook")](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fonshape%2Fdiscuss) [![gmail](/assets/social-logos/gmail-6db42f21e7c254fae201b112bef0dd15d25223a5cbb32691ce80eab43761eadf.svg "gmail")](https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&fs=1&tf=1&to=&su=Onshape+Discussions+%7C+G2&body=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.g2.com%2Fproducts%2Fonshape%2Fdiscuss%0aAsk+Onshape+questions+and+get+answers+from+expert+users+in+our+Onshape+Discussions+section.) 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