Solid Edge 2D is a great tool to keep in the toolbox
Updated July 09, 2019
Solid Edge 2D is a great tool to keep in the toolbox
Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Overall Satisfaction with Siemens Solid Edge
I am using Solid Edge to open and work with AutoCAD (.dwg) files from clients, which I review and modify as needed. I use the 2D version of SolidEdge along with other CAD software to accomplish this work.
- Solid Edge handles DWG files well. It doesn't seem to have as much trouble as some other CAD programs opening and translating DWG files.
- Solid Edge runs smoothly, and I suspect this has to do with the quality of the software rather than the hardware I am using. Some other CAD programs have trouble with larger files.
- The intelligent cursor feature is powerful and intuitive. The software 'guesses' if, for example, you are trying to draw a horizontal line rather than a line at some angle. Its intelligent snaps are similarly powerful and useful.
- Being used to 2-key and 3-key commands from the keyboard, it would be nice if this was more robust in Solid Edge. The capability of programming keystroke commands exists in Solid Edge, but it would be more user friendly in that regard.
- Editing hatches can be a challenge.
- I'm not a fan of the ribbon bar, but that seems to be a feature across software platforms in Windows.
- Since the version I'm using (2D version) is free, the return on investment is through the roof!
- It has given me another powerful tool for handling DWG files from clients.
- Its quickness and robustness make it a time-saver, since there is less time waiting for the files to open, regenerate, etc.
- DraftSight and TurboCAD
I would say it is on par with DraftSight, and better and worse than TurboCAD in performance.