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To create fast and easy 3D objects, use SOLIDWORKS!
May 06, 2019

To create fast and easy 3D objects, use SOLIDWORKS!

Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
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Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with SOLIDWORKS

Currently, SOLIDWORKS is being used by the engineering department to create high precision parts, such as gears, handles, zippers, metal structures. With these designs our company prints them with 3D printers, to be able to sell them and obtain a constant cash flow. Also with this tool we are able to show simulations for projects presented to other companies, thanks to its excellent graphic engine, the functions we want to use in projects can be shown in detail.
  • I think it is the best CAD tool in terms of design of extreme technical details.
  • Its system of assembly of pieces is very useful when it comes to show off or create high-quality simulations.
  • Particularly I think sketch tools are excellent for create 2D drawings of pieces, thanks to this the process of creation of 3D objects is streamlined.
  • Its rendering system is very professional and provides very great visual details.
  • Very unfavorable not being able to open versions of modern SOLIDWORKS in older versions.
  • Sometimes it is difficult to understand the process of rendering 3D parts.
  • It is not capable of processing solid pieces of STL format with many surfaces.
  • Creation of small 3D pieces to generate cash flow.
  • Not being able to create 3D sculptures with this tool, and not being able to fulfill the client's requirements.
  • To be able to sell high visual quality simulations for companies that hire the service.
SOLIDWORKS is better in terms of design speed of 3D parts. It is also better for pieces of high technical detail. Other CAD programs do not have a simulation of forces, SOLIDWORKS does. The user interfaces are, in my opinion, friendlier and easier to use than other programs. In general visual quality of design, SOLIDWORKS is much better than the competition.
AutoCAD, Adobe Illustrator CC, Revit, Adobe Photoshop
Well suited:
For companies that need to make designs of small mechanical parts it is very useful. We can create these pieces in less than hourly, and therefore give quick responses to our customers. Also to show mechanical simulations to companies.
Less appropriate:
Creating 3D objects as sculptures is not very appropriate since it does not have mesh design. Do not try to modify STL format files, since it causes many design errors.