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On-premise 3D parametric modeler platform that enables architects, programmers, and teachers to make machine tools and architectural designs in 2D and 3D thereby creating production-ready drawings.
With Solid Edge, small and medium businesses have access to industry-leading, professional product development software -- with flexible licensing to meet your budget needs.
Love that I can create a visual for my bosses at work to see using this software, was very impressed how easy it was to pick up and go, lots of videos and help on the internet.
The software is in BETA with problems in common options such as "do not undo", and has a problem with the action of the word.
Very good 3D tool and perfect for anyone who needs to review 3D models and does not own a commercially available solution. Backed by a dedicated group of skilled knowledgeable developers.
If you haven’t already dabbled in similar programs you may have some problems or feel lost.
This is a pretty darn intuitive parametric CAD program. I love that its open source and is maintained by a great community.
Near no customer service and sometimes sub-par tutorials. Getting the right install location can be difficult.
A different version of software compared to other softwares such as AutoCAD and its very nice 3D drawing in different angles of projections. I am blessed to see my great work in this software.
Every once in a while it does strange things. However, this is no worse than other, higher priced, commercial software.
The drawing options are very good and quality drafts are produced in very little time. The software is more powerful and stable than some other brands and the support staff in Australia is fantastic.
The user interface of this software is bit messy which makes its user to get bored soon. The software is very confusing to learn and operate.
It is easy to understand, the user interface is wonderful and is very easy to use. It gives an in depth knowledge of designing of products.
The software should not proceed for next design steps if there is error in sketching.
Solid Edge is Simple yet Advanced CAD Software, It is best for beginners because its interface is simple and features are also easy to learn. You can easily Perform 2D to 3D designs.
For example, cutting several shapes at once in the model - when using the cut tool. Maybe I don't like it because I used to work with other software before and it worked differently.
I would recommend Solid Edge to anyone looking for robust and capable design software.
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) or stress simulation cannot be done in this software.
Andrew: My name is Andrew. I work as an administrative assistant. For FreeCAD, I give it a three out of five. For more reviews like this, please click below. I use FreeCAD for designing Legos and Lego bricks, as in, I try to. Not to say I've done it well, but I try to. What I like about FreeCAD is that it's a free software that makes it accessible to anyone with an internet connection, and that it's of good entry level software for those who just want something for beginners. I don't like how FreeCAD isn't compatible with the files from Autodesk and with Autodesk, that's one of my caveats with it, and the X, Y, and Z access is finicky, to where it makes it a bit hard to extrude things.
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