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Andrew M.
AM
Mechanical Designer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Solidworks will more than likely do (mechanically) what you need it to"
What do you like best about SOLIDWORKS?

Ease of use and learning. Resources and amenability to self-training.

Basic versatility. Solidworks may not be the best for a particular mechanical design need, but you can probably figure it out and get it made with Solidworks.

3D sketching tools- You can establish reference points or model geometry with a 3D sketch, using many alignment tools geometric relationships, dimensions and splines. This can be done at the part, assembly and in assembly context levels.

The sheet metal tools are versatile, effective and not hard to get started with.

The live associative BOM. You can design an assembly with empty or placeholder descriptions and properties and push them to the part/assembly properties by entering them from the Bill of Materials in a drawing. This has it's dangers, but you have been warned.

Configurations: Not all 3D CAD packages (Inventor, to name one) (or CAD standards) allow trivial use of configurations to show/hide/suppress parts or features or to ease the design process, assembly management and variation of relevant dimensions. It can be pretty useful for the design and drawing processes.

Double click to edit a feature- it's really easy to access and change part parameters by double clicking on a parts surface. No poking around the feature tree for a sketch. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SOLIDWORKS?

Solidworks is most stable working with all needed files on a local hard drive. If you have any files on remote drives, you will eventually have problems between nuisance popup boxes to lost work (between saves), nuisance crashes to corrupt work (ouch!).

Solidworks PDM and EPDM workgroup softwares mitigate but do not eliminate these problems Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Time to Implement

4 months

Return on Investment

19 months

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Users consistently praise the user-friendly interface and ease of use of SOLIDWORKS, making it accessible for both beginners and experienced designers. The software's powerful parametric design capabilities allow for quick modifications, enhancing productivity in 3D modeling and simulations. However, many reviews note that it can be resource-intensive, particularly with large assemblies, which may lead to performance issues.

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VINAY P.
VP
Mechanical Design Engineer
Design
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Smart Design, Faster Results and How SOLIDWORKS AI Auto-Drawings Saved My Week"
What do you like best about SOLIDWORKS?

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.

What do you dislike about SOLIDWORKS?

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.

NR
Graduate Engineer Trainee
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Intuitive, Feature-Rich, and Perfect for Daily 3D Modeling"
What do you like best about SOLIDWORKS?

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.

What do you dislike about SOLIDWORKS?

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.

Saravana K.
SK
Engineering Manager
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"USING SOLIDWORKD FOR SHEET METAL DESIGN"
What do you like best about SOLIDWORKS?

Solidworks is the best tool I’ve ever seen for sheet metal products, and it’s easy to use—especially for someone who is already used to AutoCAD and other software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SOLIDWORKS?

It’s easy to use and learn at the start, but as the modeling becomes more complex—and you need to simulate a mechanism or even run a stress–strain analysis—it gets harder. Some tools feel hidden in the software, and you often need someone who has been through it to show you how to enable many of the features you’ll end up needing, like the Weldment tab, for example. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

MAYUR S.
MS
Mechanical Design Engineer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"CAD KING"
What do you like best about SOLIDWORKS?

I used Solidworks, and the best thing is the Assembly feature. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SOLIDWORKS?

Sometimes it corrupts the file, so I have to rework it again. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

ssasb a.
SA
Skills Hub - Mechanical Engineering CAD
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Powerful and Intuitive 3D Design—Requires a Strong PC, But Worth the Learning Curve"
What do you like best about SOLIDWORKS?

I used SOLIDWORKS throughout my CAD/CAM course as well as for various 3D printing projects. I appreciate its power and precision when it comes to creating detailed 3D models and assemblies. The interface is intuitive, making it easy to navigate, and the simulation tools are especially helpful for testing and visualizing designs before moving on to manufacturing. Overall, I find it excellent for both educational purposes and professional design work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SOLIDWORKS?

SOLIDWORKS demands a powerful computer to operate efficiently, particularly when working with large or intricate models. Learning to use all of its advanced features can also be time-consuming. Nevertheless, after becoming familiar with the software, it proves to be a highly dependable and professional solution for 3D design and engineering. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

MINASIE G.
MG
Mechanical Design Engineer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Transforms Complex Ideas into Realistic Designs Effortlessly"
What do you like best about SOLIDWORKS?

In solid work various complicated ideas can be converted in to realistic and tangible design since by solid work we can design each part , assembled them ,animated them and simulate them in order to check whether this complicated idea is able to fulfill the requierd specifications. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SOLIDWORKS?

Some times during fluid and electrical simulation it takes a longer time to finsh its task. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

William D.
WD
Spanish Interpreter
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"SolidWorks: Fast and Easy for Simple Models, Needs Improvement for Complex Tasks"
What do you like best about SOLIDWORKS?

I use SOLIDWORKS to design and simulate static and dynamic systems such as metallic structures and machine movements. I really like how it helps to create things from scratch using my creativity. It's easy to change dimensions without having to redo all the previous work, and the interface motivated my team to switch from AutoCAD to SOLIDWORKS. The platform is fast when designing simple models, and the initial setup was so easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SOLIDWORKS?

When having complex systems done in SOLIDWORKS, it can be quite slow and sometimes the program closes itself or the computer gets frozen. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Haris B.
HB
Industrial Designer
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"A Powerful and User-Friendly Tool for Simulation and Manufacturing"
What do you like best about SOLIDWORKS?

I have been using SolidWorks since 2021 and find it highly user-friendly, feature-rich, and reliable for simulations like FEA and CFD, as well as manufacturing analysis through CAM. Its smooth integration with other software and strong customer support make it easy to use on a regular basis.

Implemention of this software is user friendly Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SOLIDWORKS?

The only drawback is occasional lag or crashes with very large assemblies, but overall, it remains a competent and versatile engineering solution. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ramju Mon C.
RC
Technical Lead
"Streamlined CAD Transitions, Excellent Sheet Metal Tools"
What do you like best about SOLIDWORKS?

I like how SOLIDWORKS offers an easy way to convert files from other CAD software, which boosts my productivity. The sheet metal features are particularly helpful, allowing for easy creation of punch features and using forming tools. I find the initial setup to be easy, which is a plus. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SOLIDWORKS?

Some sheet metal parts forming is a bit difficult to make. After using forming tools, the sheet metal parts will be flattened along with the form feature. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Shubham P.
SP
Tata Autocomp systems ltd
Automotive
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"solidworks and experience in doing it"
What do you like best about SOLIDWORKS?

SolidWorks is a comprehensive CAD, CAM, and CAE software that stands out for its user-friendly interface. It provides robust 3D modeling and mold design features, all within its own integrated platform. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SOLIDWORKS?

While this software offers impressive capabilities, it does have some downsides. Its demanding nature means that it requires a high-performance system to run smoothly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Time to Implement

4 months

Return on Investment

19 months

Average Discount

10%

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