# SolidWorks Electrical Schematics Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is SolidWorks Electrical Schematics the right Electrical Design solution for you? Explore 26 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/179919/SolidWorks-Electrical-Schematics/reviews --- SolidWorks Electrical Schematics 4.4 (26) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/179919/SolidWorks-Electrical-Schematics/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated January 25th, 2026 # Reviews of SolidWorks Electrical Schematics Ease of use 4.1 Customer Service 4.0 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews Ibrahim S StudentMechanical or Industrial Engineering, 10,001+ employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “solidwork electrical schematics is a one software that makes complex designs easily controllable, as well as makes u adapt to any type of software easily.“ June 30, 2021 CZ Cong Z Sr. EngineerMedical Devices, 10,001+ employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Some interfaces and dialogue options (in 2023) are not intuitive or easy to use.“ October 11, 2024 Haniyah S Industrial and Manufacturing EngineerMechanical or Industrial Engineering, Self-employedUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “Overall, SolidWorks Schematics is the best choice for electrical drawings and system designs since it has a lot of features, flexibility, is user friendly and easy to explore meeting all the basic requirements.“ April 12, 2021 HO Higor O EngenhariaComputer Software, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “For those who are starting, it may have difficulties, because it is very complex.“ August 3, 2020 Madushan A Electrical EngineerCivil Engineering, 501 - 1,000 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “Due to this software we can optimize our design and which will give us a cost saving.“ February 9, 2021 HV Harsha V Application EngineerInformation Technology and Services, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “It is very helpful in saving a huge time and user interface is very easy to understand.“ February 15, 2021 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 26 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Julio G. General Manager Staffing and Recruiting Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "SolidWorks helps us to fix our digital designs" October 8, 2023 5.0 In case you are looking for a program to model any kind of product prior to the creation of a physical prototype, SolidWorks is ideal to use. It does an excellent job of generating models that are then displayed throughout all departments of a company, especially to the design department. It also helps to share information with different employees or subcontractors involved in a program. There are a greater number of features and ways to customize documents in SolidWorks for users to generate documents. Another benefit is that SolidWorks is significantly more extensive than most other software. Pros It also helps to perform CAM functions, this plays an important role in determining the best way to produce products for a company that has little funds to spend on research and development. The keyboard shortcuts make rendering very fast and, as a new company worker, I really appreciate this. It supports me in my job of being efficient and getting designs done quickly. It is wonderful with respect to 3D rendering. There is very little delay in examining a blend which makes it a highly effective investigation procedure that exhibits designs to different workers. Cons On the occasion of generating appearances on a blend, the system does not indicate whether the transformation is being done for the blend alone or for the individual piece as well. In the online sketch, there are no figures that allow you to choose the size. You must double click on the original line after drawing it, and then enter the precise size you want to draw. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Design Manager Research Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Solid Electrical Design Platform " January 21, 2026 5.0 My overall experience has been positive. Whenever I run into an issue, the built‑in tool helps me quickly identify the problem and find a solution Pros It is incredibly straight forward to use, it made electrical design for my projects much easier and allowed for a more aesthetically pleasing layout. Cons For the professional license it is a bit expensive, however it is well worth the price considering the benifits over similar software packages Review Source CZ Cong Z. Sr. Engineer Medical Devices Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Functional but leaves much to be desired" October 11, 2024 2.0 Pros Integration with downstream processes in Solidworks Mechanical. Cons Some interfaces and dialogue options (in 2023) are not intuitive or easy to use. For example, reordering pin number on an instance connector symbol has no feedback anything is changing until the dialogue is closed. Alternatives considered [NX](https://www.capterra.com/p/232212/Siemens-NX/) Reason for choosing SolidWorks Electrical Schematics Primarily easy of integration with Solidworks (Mechanical), which the team was already using for the project Review Source Redouane E. engineer Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### ""Efficiency Unleashed: A Comprehensive Review of SolidWorks Electrical Schematics"" January 11, 2024 5.0 Pros The best aspect of SolidWorks Electrical Schematics is its Efficient Symbol Library, streamlining design processes, ensuring consistency, and fostering collaboration with customization options and seamless integration. Cons FOR ME AND MY COMPANY, ITS A PERFECT TOOL ! Review Source SHAILESH D. APPLICATION ENGINEER Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "PROPER CUSTOMIZATION FOR YOUR ELECTRICAL DESIGN " August 16, 2019 5.0 EASY, USEFUL & FUN Pros IT IS VERY USER FRIENDLY. LEARNING TIME FRAME REQUIRES VERY LESS. SOLIDWORKS ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS OPENS THE OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUR ELECTRICAL CONTROL PANEL DESIGNING, WIRE HARNESSING & HYDRAULICS AND PNEUMATIC DRAWINGS. THE BEST PART IS SOLIDWORKS IS A ECO-SYSTEM. LIKE FROM START TO END PRODUCT YOU CAN USE SOLIDWORKS PORTFOLIO. Cons G.A (CABINET) DRAWING CREATION IS VERY CHALLENGING. Alternatives considered [E3.series](https://www.capterra.com/p/179966/E3-series/)[EPLAN Electric P8](https://www.capterra.com/p/152595/Electric-P8/)[AutoCAD Electrical](https://www.capterra.com/p/179916/AutoCAD-Electrical/) Review Source Jesus F. Controls Designer Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Good electrical design tool" June 12, 2021 4.0 It has help us tp improve the quality of our drawings and has help us to improve the way we manage our projects. Pros I really like the way this program manages the parts data base. The best functionality I would talk about is the possibility to create macros that can be used in others projects. You can develop multiusers projects. Cons Like the most of this type of software requires training. You'll need a computer with good characteristics to run this software. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Project Development Manager Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Electrical Schematics in SolidWorks" January 1, 2019 4.0 I have been quite satisfied mainly because it contains a free flow from concept to machining. But of course the whole package is alot more expensive than individual software like Eagle, etc. Pros The best part of this package is that it is a combo. You can combine mechanical design modules with electrical schematics and PCB autorouting. Ultimately, the whole experience goes towards machining where you can us integrated SolidCAM. Cons There is not well integration between Solidworks and Altium. For schematics, Solidworks essentially uses the engine of Altium but if you make schematics with more than 1000 parts in Altium, it becomes challenging to import all the footprints in SolidWorks Schematics. I would suggest to start directly in Solidworks instead of importing Altium files. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Installation Engineer Maritime Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Not Solidworks Quality" March 25, 2019 3.0 Pros I like the SQL backend that allows for very customizable reporting and data validation. The ability to batch import and modify data using excel sheets is essential. Cons It is obvious that Dassault bought this software and threw the Solidworks coat of paint on top. This software is not on par with Solidworks Mechanical. There are so many missing basic features, such as the ability to center an object between two points - I have to center attributes within symbols by placing two diagonals. The UI is terrible, all the buttons I use in my workflow are spread across 3 or 4 tabs, so none are within easy reach. This software gets the job done, but it is not a fun process. Review Source Ibrahim S. Student Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Used the software for: 2+ years ### "My experiences using solidworks electrical schematics" June 30, 2021 4.0 solidwork electrical schematics is a one software that makes complex designs easily controllable, as well as makes u adapt to any type of software easily. Pros It is the first software which I first got acquainted to in 2nd year at the University, it has remain my favorite and I got to express myself effortlessly. I am okay with their features. Cons They haven't made it compatible in system with a lot spec. For you to enjoy I fully, you will need a very good and high performing system. Review Source Madushan A. Electrical Engineer Civil Engineering Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Electrical Designing Software for Engineers" February 9, 2021 3.0 This is a very useful software for designer. This software helps us to optimize the design as well as we can mitigate construction issues. Pros Solid works is an electrical designing software for engineers and designers. This software helps us to design the electrical installation of buildings and which will save our time as well as we can optimize resources. Due to this software we can optimize our design and which will give us a cost saving. Cons It is hard to find any negative things of this software, but I think this software requires considerable amount of our computer RAM Review Source HM Henry M. Estudiante Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Experiencia con SolidWorks Electrical Schematics " December 21, 2022 4.0 Con SolidWorks Electrical Schematics la universidad ha logrado resolver varios proyectos eléctricos de manera eficiente y segura con tiempo menor a lo esperado, además sus simulaciones son de fácil comprensión y de datos reales al momentos de exponer el trabajo a los demás. Pros El software es una excelente interfaz de diseño CAD de elementos y conexiones eléctricas, es muy bueno cada una de sus herramientas CAD cumple con la funcionalidad para las que fueron creadas además los detalles de los elementos son muy buenos, la creación de los planos eléctricos es muy sencilla y rápida haciendo que ahorres tu tiempo al momento de diseñar los elementos eléctricos, con todo lo mencionado anteriormente la empresa o universidad disminuyen su tiempo de trabajo de simulaciones de cada uno de sus proyectos eléctricos haciendo de estos efectivos y seguros para su posterior fabricación. Cons Se debería mejorar en el tiempo de simulación, en algunos casos la simulación de conexiones eléctricas demora haciendo que se ocupe mayores espacios de memoria lo que hace que el ordenador se torne lento. Review Source HO Higor O. Engenharia Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great software with many features" August 3, 2020 5.0 As I said, I use it to do work for clients, work in the area of ​​Mechanical Engineering, and I always used SOLID for its versatility. Pros SOLIDWORKS is in fact a very complete software, which has several very important features. It is a system that needs attention due to its complexity. So it’s not a very easy program, but if you dedicate yourself, you can achieve great results. I use it to carry out the work of several clients. I make drawings of parts, gears, structures and many other things. It is a very versatile software. Cons For those who are starting, it may have difficulties, because it is very complex. The price, depending on the package, is somewhat high, if you're going to pay for the best package, to start. Review Source HV Harsha V. Application Engineer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Best platform for 2D designing the circuits and BOM creation." February 15, 2021 5.0 The generation of BOM is very helpful , with the help of that we are able to reach the project on time. Lot of time is saved while designing the circuit. Pros The circuit ferruling is done with just a click of a button is very helpful. The BOM is instantly generated with all the manufacturer details and wire details. It is very helpful in saving a huge time and user interface is very easy to understand. Cons The circuit simulation can be added which solves major of the problem in designing. The Wire numbering customization is quite complicated and takes lot of time. Switched from [AutoCAD](https://www.capterra.com/p/265024/AutoCAD/) Automation feature. Review Source HT Hithesh T. Application Engineer Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Electrical schematics design is done efficiently with inbuilt symbol libraries " December 5, 2020 4.0 Very good electrical design tool, schematic electrical circuit design are created in quick manner with automated bill of material report generation functionality. Pros Inbuilt symbol, manufacturer part libraries with automatic report generation of Bill of materials, list of components with cross-reference functionality along with respect to single line diagram and multi line diagram. Cons Sometimes software crashes while creating large complex schematics design, there is dimension functionality restriction while creating general arrangement drawings. Review Source TZ Tomas Z. service engineer Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "An excellent program for designing electrical circuits" April 25, 2023 5.0 I can recommend this program. It's more new and has more features to make your work much easier. Pros This program has very good tools to improve your design time. Library is comprehensive with many common electric manufacturers. GUI is user-friendly and easy to learn. Cons I have not much to dislike on this program. It is nice to work in this development environment. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Industrial and Manufacturing Engineer Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "BEST ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS SOFTWARE" April 12, 2021 5.0 Overall, SolidWorks Schematics is the best choice for electrical drawings and system designs since it has a lot of features, flexibility, is user friendly and easy to explore meeting all the basic requirements. Pros The best part of this software is that SolidWorks Electrical Schematics not only drafts the schematic but can also automate the documenting of the schematics. Moreover the features have a lot of variety and it also saves much time by creating the bills of materials and other documentations automatically and time to time. It helps in making the schematics very easily since it is a very user friendly software. It can even handle complex schematics quickly and efficiently providing a lot of different commands and options. The software is very informative and interesting to learn. Cons The thing I like least about this software is that it takes a bit more time while starting since it's a very heavy software. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Private Tutor Civil Engineering Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Perfect for your electrical projects" August 2, 2019 4.0 Pros It allows you to carry out your electrical projects, as well as schematics and simulations of them Cons It has no negative points according to me Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Engineering Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "SolidWorks Electrical Schemantics For Better and Accurate Designs" October 15, 2019 4.0 I used this software to design an electrical system of a electrical car which is developed as a project Pros when we designing complex designs with SolidWorks Electrical Schemantics we can do it in a great accuracy and also a great quality. The interface of the software is excellent that helps to do projects in a short time. It executes very complex electrical designs. The functions and features of SolidWorks Electrical Schemantics allow to design efficient and accurate designs. The options to compete the designs in this software is very complete and high secure. Cons This software requires more resources of the computer for better performance of the software.Other than that there is no dislike features to mention. Review Source DS Domas S. Electronics engineer Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Great for electricians" April 7, 2024 3.0 Pros It's my go to system to use for electrical wiring system modeling. Cons Bit complicated to get to know the software. Review Source indunil E. engineer Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "SOLID WORK IS EXELLENT" October 13, 2019 5.0 solidwork is a software that makes big tasks easily controllable. Pros first i have to say that i have used solidwork for only several months(i am still studying the software).i am ok with that most of the times. yes it is a good software. Cons solidwork is a little big software, i am using an old laptop and it take several minutes to start up. it is ok with new models. it is the only downside of the software i have found yet. Review Source Eldar K. Student Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "SolidWorks Electrical Schematics Description and Details" January 29, 2019 5.0 A cheap program and a great deal of work that can be done, great recommendation. Pros The simplicity of the program is dominated by this workload, exceptionally good for making installations and everything that is connected to electricity. Cons There is not one that I do not like in this software, simplicity is present what is most important, task-based design, top level. Review Source Huynh L. Student Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Good competitor to Catia" February 28, 2020 5.0 Used this sofware in my intership because the place i worked for dont use Catia Pros Nice interface, seem easier to use than Catia, more user friendly, can do most stuff that Catia can do. Cons A little bit less feature than Catia but still not bad, got nothing else to say, maybe need a good computer to use this software Review Source DN Davor N. I'm stydent Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "SolidWorks everyting is fine" March 25, 2019 5.0 Pros SolidWorks Electrical Schematics is a very precise and reliable program in the given area. Cons The only disadvantage of this program is that it requires high knowledge of matter, so it is not a pity for beginners. Review Source Nimesh M. Transcriptionist Civil Engineering Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Solidworks is excellent software for my job" November 16, 2018 5.0 Currently I'm using it and haven't faced any issue yet. Pros It has hundreds of features which helps to reduce your time by enhancing your work. Cons It takes much time to start up the software. Review Source OP Orlando P. Mechatronics engineer Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Okay but average" June 27, 2021 5.0 Pros When you know what you're doing, and by this I mean when you have a professional degree and already know how to do these schematics as a trained professional. The software is a perfectly serviceable tool to share these schematics with others. Cons The software itself is not very intuitive, requires a very indepth knowledge of schematics and electronics in general. Searching is not amazing and in general it could be better managed. 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