Item: Onshape
Rating: 10
Author: Christopher DeAngelis

Overall Satisfaction with Onshape

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

I use OnShape for designing mechanisms and parts that can be 3d printed on my own 3d printer, or by a 3rd party through 3dHubs. I use OnShape to design desks and shelving before building them for myself. I also use OnShape to design small plastic parts and trinkets that can be 3d printed.

Pros and Cons

Pros

Online support
A large array of Functions
Terrific import export features
Ability to create scripts and functions

Cons

Performance, difficult to determine if performance issues are server-side or bandwidth/latency related
New Parts do not contain selectable x,y,z axis.
No virtual reality features

Return on Investment

OnShape has saved me time, by not having to install software or manage files
OnShape saved me the cost of buying a fast computer
OnShape enables me to work on ANY computer connected to the internet

Alternatives Considered

Fusion 360, AutoCAD and SketchUp

OnShape is more powerful, user friendly, and versatile than these alternatives.

Other Software Used

SketchUp, AutoCAD, Fusion 360

Likelihood to Recommend

OnShape is well suited for any design project that calls for Collaboration. OnShape is not well suited for companies that already have large part databases using another CAD software.

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revolutionary product!