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SOLIDWORKS

8.6 /10
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SOLIDWORKS
8.6 /10

What is SOLIDWORKS?

SOLIDWORKS® and the 3DEXPERIENCE® Works portfolio unite your entire ecosystem, allowing you to connect the people, applications, and real-time data from every aspect of your business for improved productivity, increased collaboration, and accelerated innovation. Adding DELMIAWorks Manufacturing ERP provides added visibility specifically for your factory’s environment.

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Awards & Recognition

SOLIDWORKS won the following awards in the Computer-Aided Design & Manufacturing category

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SOLIDWORKS Ratings

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88 Likeliness to Recommend

99 Plan to Renew

80 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value


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Emotional Footprint Overview

+93 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love SOLIDWORKS?

0% Negative
5% Neutral
95% Positive

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Respectful
  • Trustworthy
  • Efficient Service

Feature Ratings

Average 84

3D Modeling

92

Technical Drawings

88

Parts and Assembly Mode

87

Simulation

85

Plant Design

82

Raster Graphics

81

Collaboration

80

Digital Architecture

79

Laser Scanning

78

Analytics and Reporting

76

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 80

Quality of Features

86

Breadth of Features

85

Ease of Implementation

84

Usability and Intuitiveness

83

Business Value Created

81

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

80

Availability and Quality of Training

80

Ease of Data Integration

79

Vendor Support

77

Ease of IT Administration

76

Ease of Customization

75

SOLIDWORKS Reviews

Christina O.

  • Role: Sales Marketing
  • Industry: Manufacturing
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jan 2023

We enjoy using this popular and clever system

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates SOLIDWORKS from other similar products?

The most popular 2D and 3D CAD software is SOLIDWORKS. This is something we used throughout our entire company for manufacturing purposes, and we enjoy using it. It has a plethora of stunning components including electrical cable and pipeline layout, architectural and dynamic evaluation, precise surface straightening, and much more solid computer-aided functionality.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Even at the entry-level SOLIDWORKS serves as a top-notch 3D CAD and 3D rendering tool with strong 3D design skills. All of its advanced features are present, but its real strength lies in how user-friendly they are. Furthermore, assemblage, 2D drawing features, and a lot more capabilities are also available there like sheet metal, forgings, surfaces, molds, product configuration, and evaluation.

What do you dislike most about this product?

There are a number of aspects of Solidworks that I desire were intrinsically better. One concern I've had is that the program can be resource-intensive, causing my laptop to slow down and making it hard to operate on greater or maybe more multifaceted creations.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

SOLIDWORKS is my go-to solution when it comes to manufacturing 2D and 3d graphics. I'm aware of a lot of other computer-aided design software, but none of them have ever met my demands. Only SOLIDWORKS, after I had been utterly let down by similar tools, was able to satisfy me in terms of feature stack, value, and effectiveness.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Enables Productivity
  • Efficient Service

Joao V.

  • Role: Student Academic
  • Industry: Electronics
  • Involvement: Initial Implementation
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Nov 2022

functional and good

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates SOLIDWORKS from other similar products?

it is easy to use and functional. Drawings are easily made and the app does not lag.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

functional!

What do you dislike most about this product?

That I need to start everything again if I input IPS rather than mm

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

get it, because thats the best 3d modelling software ever. Try their professional exam too

Pros

  • Efficient Service
  • Caring
  • Respectful
  • Client Friendly Policies

Cons

  • Commodity Features

Naliaka C.

  • Role: Industry Specific Role
  • Industry: Construction
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Oct 2022

Great Product!!

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates SOLIDWORKS from other similar products?

Accurate designs

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

It is more faster compared to Auto-CAD 3D modelling is easier and accurate

What do you dislike most about this product?

System error messages are numerous and sometimes it is difficult to know exactly the problem.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

SOLIDWORKS software is versatile and can be used in many design models. The simulations are amazing. I highly recommend it.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Reliable
  • Enables Productivity
  • Efficient Service

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