What is SOLIDWORKS?
Our powerful, yet easy-to-use solutions help drive innovation while covering all aspects of your product development process, regardless of the size of your business, industry, or preferred platform.
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89 Likeliness to Recommend
99 Plan to Renew
80 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
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Emotional Footprint Overview
+94 Net Emotional Footprint
The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.
How much do users love SOLIDWORKS?
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Respectful
- Trustworthy
- Effective Service
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3D Modeling
Technical Drawings
Parts and Assembly Mode
Simulation
Plant Design
Raster Graphics
Digital Architecture
Collaboration
Laser Scanning
Analytics and Reporting
Vendor Capability Ratings
Quality of Features
Breadth of Features
Ease of Implementation
Usability and Intuitiveness
Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement
Business Value Created
Ease of Data Integration
Availability and Quality of Training
Vendor Support
Ease of Customization
Ease of IT Administration
SOLIDWORKS Reviews
Obaid U.
- Role: Industry Specific Role
- Industry: Engineering
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Feb 2024
Best for 3dmodelling
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates SOLIDWORKS from other similar products?
Interface That's Easy to Use: Because of its well-designed and user-friendly interface, SOLIDWORKS is well-suited for both novice and expert users. Modeling using parameters: With the software's powerful parametric modeling features, users can quickly make design adjustments by changing parameters and dimensions. Combining Simulation and Design: Tools for 3D modeling and simulation are seamlessly integrated with SOLIDWORKS. The same environment may be used for various simulations as well as finite element analysis (FEA).
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Interface That's Easy to Use: Assembly Capabilities: With tools that enable effective assembly design and management, SOLIDWORKS excels in managing big and complicated assemblies. Tools for designing sheet metal and welding: Customers value the strong tools for designing sheet metal and welding, which facilitate the creation of intricate welded structures and sheet metal parts. Community assistance: Through forums, tutorials, and other resources, the vibrant and large SOLIDWORKS community offers helpful assistance that promotes cooperation and knowledge-sharing.
What do you dislike most about this product?
The price of a license: Some customers feel that SOLIDWORKS license is quite expensive, particularly for individual or small company users. Learning Curve: Like any complex CAD program, SOLIDWORKS has a learning curve. It might be difficult for certain users to become proficient with all the features and functions, especially novices. System prerequisites: SOLIDWORKS may need a powerful computer system to run smoothly. Users that have less powerful hardware may encounter problems with performance.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Assess Your Particular Requirements: Make sure you have a clear definition of the features and capabilities your project requires. Determine whether SOLIDWORKS is a good fit for your engineering and design objectives. Benefit from Trial Versions: SOLIDWORKS frequently offers demo versions. Take use of free trials to examine the features and functions of the program and determine how well it satisfies your needs. Invest in Resources and Training: Understand that there is a learning curve in SOLIDWORKS, particularly for new users. To improve your talents, devote time to training materials, tutorials, and maybe official training courses.
Pros
- Saves Time
- Performance Enhancing
- Unique Features
- Acts with Integrity
Giridhar V.
- Role: Industry Specific Role
- Industry: Machinery
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Jan 2024
Easy to learn and Lot of tutorial available in onl
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates SOLIDWORKS from other similar products?
User friendly, Easy customisation and Lots of tutorial available in online.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
API usage is simple and API help availability
What do you dislike most about this product?
Suddenly crashes when files size is bigger.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Highly recommend. Flexible, esay to learn and us.
Pros
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
- Trustworthy
VINISH LAZZAR V.
- Role: Operations
- Industry: Construction
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Dec 2023
Excellent product with good freedom for designers.
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates SOLIDWORKS from other similar products?
Easeness of use. Excellent features.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Degree of freedom for using
What do you dislike most about this product?
Nothing in particular.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Try it once and be a follower.
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
