SOLIDWORKS Reviews & Product Details

As a mechanical engineer, I find that it gives me the freedom and ease to create 2D drawings and 3D models with lots of shortcuts, compared with AutoCAD and other software. Part assembly in SOLIDWORKS is also very user-friendly and straightforward. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Rebuild errors. I think SOLIDWORKS should integrate a system that can detect rebuild errors and help resolve the issue. Sometimes, while I’m applying commands, it shows rebuild errors, and after that I’m not able to find where the errors are coming from. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like best about SolidWorks is its intuitive UI/UX, strong integrations with simulation and manufacturing tools, and reliable performance for most design tasks. It offers good ROI through efficient design workflows, has excellent support and onboarding resources, and includes useful automation and emerging AI features that enhance productivity. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I dislike about SolidWorks is its slower performance with large assemblies, high licensing cost, slightly outdated UI, and limited advanced AI and cloud collaboration features. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like most about SOLIDWORKS is how intuitive and precise the 3D modeling experience feels. It makes it straightforward to turn ideas into detailed designs, even when I’m working on complex parts and assemblies. I also really value the parametric design features, since they let me make quick changes without having to start over from scratch.

I also like the simulation and visualization tools. They help me test designs before actual production, which saves time and effort. On top of that, the large community and the wide availability of tutorials make it easier to learn the software and troubleshoot when I need to. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One thing I dislike about SOLIDWORKS is that it can be quite resource-heavy. On lower-spec systems, it may lag or even crash, especially when you’re working with complex assemblies.

The learning curve can also feel pretty steep for beginners, particularly when trying to get into advanced features like simulation or surface modeling. Another drawback is that the licensing cost is relatively high, which may not be ideal for students or small-scale users.

That said, once you get used to it and have a capable system, it performs very well overall. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I use SOLIDWORKS for various mechanical drawings, and it really helps me show the working principle of complex machinery parts in an easy and clear way for my clients. I love that I can simulate each part to see whether it is safe or not. SOLIDWORKS makes designing 3D and 2D drawings simultaneously simple, which saves me time because I can convert a 3D model into a 2D drawing easily. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Honestly it is a little bit difficult and takes a longer time when trying to download and install. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Simplicity for solid modeling in 3d assy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

0) A continuous improvement program requested by users, and implemented and monitored by them. This would allow us to gather feedback on their requests. In reality, it may seem simple, but it isn't. For example, I've been asking for years for an option to avoid printing certain drawing pages (PDF or paper), and this option has been available in Autodesk Inventor for over 15 years.

1) Edrawing is a nightmire for more than 20 years. It should a no question , only an email, download et free to install. This way, I can share easily with a client who just want to see the design.

2) Drawing are nightmire, when working on multiple assy, tendancy to crash on the day to day work even with the best computer.

3) Changing version, all parameter shoult be in a text file (all parameter that can be set) then you just have to upload it on each (part, assembly, drawing)

4) When the drive is lock by an administrator, always a shitty problem when you get a black screen for autorisation.

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6) ..... I'm using solidworks for more than 20 years. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SolidWorks is priced competitively, it's easy to learn, we never struggle getting a new engineer up to speed on using it. We did an in-depth comparison between SolidWorks, Fusion 360 and Creo in our Engineering Dept and SolidWorks WON almost unanimously. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I hate how even though my PC and GPU and RAM keep getting upgraded, it runs slower today than it did 15 years ago. I wish they would spend a couple of years making the code more efficient and weeding out bugs. Also, I wish it was compatible with Linux Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Solidworks is a solid, all-in-one package with a capable basic FEA and CFD analysis workbench. I mainly use it for part drawings and assemblies, and I’ve found it easy to learn and work with.

The ribbon-style UI, along with the proper sketching tools, makes the overall workflow smoother and helps me get things done faster. I’ve been using this software frequently for more than five years, and it’s fair to say it consistently does its job well, especially as a product design and development tool.

Integration with other CAD packages is straightforward thanks to add-on support. There’s also good support around these add-ons, and the forums provide helpful guidance from other end users when I need it. And Dassault provides good customer support for all their utilities. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I’ve run into some compatibility issues between my graphics card and the software, and it can crash when there are too many polygons. It might be related to my hardware, but aside from that, I can’t complain. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I find SOLIDWORKS to be the industry standard for parametric 3D modeling because of its user-friendly interface. It's mostly used by engineers and designers in different sectors. I like that SOLIDWORKS keeps getting faster and more automated without losing the logical, user-friendly feel. The AI-powered drawing feature is what I like most because it saves time with automatic dimensions and views. The ease of setup was also very impressive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Large assembly lag despite tools like selective loading, massive assemblies with thousands of parts can still experience graphical shuttering and long load times, especially if models are not built with strict simplified practices. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The features I like the best in SolidWorks are:

-Ease of Use: Intuitive interface makes 3D modeling and assembly straightforward, even for complex designs.

-Number of Features: Tons of tools for parametric modeling, simulations, and drawings all in one place.

-Ease of Integration: Works smoothly with other CAD software and file formats, which helps with collaboration.

-Frequency of Use: I use it daily, and it handles repetitive tasks efficiently, saving a lot of time.

-Ease of Implementation: Quick to set up and get started, minimal downtime for learning the system.

-Customer Support: Responsive and helpful when resolving issues or clarifying doubts. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The downside I see in SolidWorks is that:

-few large assemblies sometimes slow down the system.

-Occasional crashes with highly complex models.

-Some advanced features aren’t obvious at first and require digging to master. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like how SOLIDWORKS can be used by beginners and is easy for them to use, but it can also be used by professionals to get amazing results. It makes it easy for me and my colleagues to use since we all started as beginners and now we are very good at using it. I also appreciate that if we have a problem, we can always find an answer that solves the problem somewhere in their help page. The initial setup of SOLIDWORKS was very easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

We have zero complaints yet Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.