Solid Edge Reviews

Solid Edge for CAD Designs for Engineers and More

Comments: I am able to evaluate designs for performance, safety, and durability using simulation and analytical tools.

Pros:

Solid Edge enables real-time project collaboration amongst teams, enabling teammates to work on the same file at once.

Cons:

Although Solid Edge is user-friendly, it can take some time to become proficient with all of its features and functions.

Great CAD software

Comments: I can quickly provide customer solutions, with great quality 2D drawings, 3D models, Video fly-throughs, machine animations, stress and displacement analysis and reverse engineering. This software is critical to my business.

Pros:

Solid Edge delivers great results quickly and design changes are very simple. The user interface is simple and clean and you do not need to sort through a hundred buttons to find the function you need. The software is great at importing and exporting other CAD formats. 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.

Cons:

The software installation and updates are a big drama and require technical assistance every time. When a new version comes out I need to allow at least a day before I will be operating again.

Very intuitive and easy to use

Pros:

The tools are really easy to find and the visual hints helps a lot. The interface is very intuitive

Cons:

It uses more computational resources than other applications but it is worth it

No support in my country

Comments: We are users of Solide Edge ST8 (1 work place license) since 2015. Due to a hard drive crash we need to reinstall the program, but we cannot find the original DVD. We only have the SELicense.dat file
The local distributor said that they cannot give us a copy of Solide Edge ST8 for which we have a license, and we have to buy the latest version.

Pros:

All of the features are perfect and we have use it 9 years now without a problem.

Cons:

The support in my country is the worse ever

easiest 2D 3D CAD , assembly and standard parts program

Comments: I used solid Edge for more 15 years it is best CAD Drawing software

Pros:

what is best and easy i like it in solid Edge is 2D drawing cad tools , 3D tools , Selecting plane and surface and assembling

Cons:

I dislike error message without troubleshooting or giving more information to solve

Very good 3D model from great Company

Comments: Solid Edge is the best solution for those who use Siemens devices.

Pros:

Solid Edge has many good things like user-friendly and having a wide range of functions, but it actually I most liked was the integration with Siemens peripheral tools

Cons:

Solid Edge has a limitation with file types.

Review

Comments: Overall good for for learning and experience the 3D design

Pros:

It is easy to use and futures are good to experience

Cons:

It should be more effective in visualization and graphicaly

Powerful design software

Comments: I would recommend Solid Edge to anyone looking for robust and capable design software.

Pros:

This is a powerful software for designing parts and creating design assemblies. I have used this software extensively for creating designs of parts for lab setups, and I find the software to be very capable. One of the best things about Solid Edge is the richness of details it provides, which allows for a high level of precision in design work. The software also offers a large number of features, which can be very helpful in creating complex designs.

Cons:

One downside of Solid Edge is that the learning curve is steep. Since the software has so many features, it can be a little difficult to use at first. However, with some experience, Solid Edge becomes an excellent tool for designing parts and assemblies

Delaval user-Production engineer

Comments: I use it every day. So far, I have not encountered any serious problems in operation.

Pros:

The software is easy to use, very intuitive, even if you switch from another programming. A lot of options that facilitate fast drawing.

Cons:

Some options could work better. 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.

The Review of Solid Edge

Comments: It's a helpful program for both beginners and experts because it's incredibly simple, quick, and easy to create with.

Pros:

The software efficiently designs and models components and assemblies, and it operates quickly and smoothly. Solid Edge is simpler to use and learn to use when compared to other CAD software.In order to prevent mistakes during production, we can generate designs in two dimensions and analyze them. If we have any problems, their customer service is excellent.The drawing options are excellent, and quick, high-quality sketches are created. The support team in Australia is excellent, and the software is more robust and stable than some other brands.The finest CAD software for beginners is Solid Edge because of its user-friendly interface and simple-to-understand functionality. You can create 2D to 3D designs with ease.

Cons:

The thing that definitely truly bothered me the most when using the software was that all of my features and assemblies were based off of my parent sketch when I was constructing an assembly in the "ordered environment." As you are aware, designs have changed. My assembly would either not change when I updated or changed my sketch, or, more frequently, it would just explode up. I would have to update it manually, which would take hours of labor. This occurred during sizable assemblies.

Solid Edge Review

Comments: in general, the design process with solid edge is faster and efficient. so it helps to improve the company in many areas

Pros:

the syncronous module is the best. the design process is faster

Cons:

Maybe, Solid edge is the most complex software to use compared to its competition

Review: Solid Edge

Pros:

1. The drawing tools are very good and quality drafts are produced in less time.2. The interface is very user-friendly and easy to learn.

Cons:

With some complex designs, one can experience too much lag.

Good CAD tool

Pros:

•This application has a very good user interface, regardless of whether it is used in a classic or order environment.•Geometric tolerances and symbols can be assigned to any dimension in 2D or drafting. It is possible to choose from a variety of options.•In other applications, you can easily open .stp files and convert files into step files.•A 2D drawing can be modified after a 3D drawing has been converted to 2D. Detailed views and cross-sections can also be added.•There is no need to create holes in order to make threads.

Cons:

•Directly creating holes in the curved and cylindrical surface is not possible. For this first, we have to create a plane, then we can create holes.•If you create a drawing in synchronous mode, extrude it, and then alter the drawing later, no modifications will be made to the extruded parts.•They have a somewhat complex pattern command.

Best All Round 3D Software that you can own outright

Comments: Solid edge in my opinion would be more successful if they lowered the price slightly, offered a 2 year free maintenance period, and then ask you as new features come out about a 1 off fee. There are lots of small businesses who would prefer to own the software.

Pros:

I own it. Yes it needs a maintenance fee for upgrades, but if i had no intention of ever upgrading the software then there are no ongoing fees. Inventor is a 365day user license. I am not a fan of those programs.

Cons:

If you do want to upgrade from say ST8 to ST11 or some thing like that, they make you pay the maintenance fees for the years you didn't use it. That to me is outrageous. They should treat you like a new customer and just pay a one off new software fee.

3D Modeling Application

Comments: it can be used as a full solution for modeling and machine design containing modeling, simulation and animation.

Pros:

it is very good in 3D modeling for machine design and part drawing. Also it can be used for simulation and stress analysis which is very good feature that add to the value of the application.

Cons:

2D drawing is not good. I think it is specialized in modeling so it is not concerning the civil drawing and 2d drawings.

How to select Engineering Design and Manufacturing software?

Comments: I have used for simple to mid level of designing mainly. For high end desiging I moved to Unigraphics. Solid Edge was very easy to create assembly manuals for servicing, prodcut catralogs etc. It is a excellent tool for creating individual components of a complex assembly.

Pros:

Solid Edge is reasonablly priced software. It has excellent integration with next high end software called Unigraphics. Hence designing using a easy interface of Solid Edge one can take the same data into Unographics for advance functionalities like creating digital manufacturing data, high end analysis, live simulation, Aesthetic presentation.

Cons:

It lacks few surfacing functionalities. It the 3D solid model becomes large it demands hgiugh resources to function properly.

Solid Edge ST3 Review

Comments: Just being honest with ST3 version, there was just to many bugs. It can’t process to many features or large assemblies. This caused so much lagging. I once waited 10 minutes just to turn a DFT file into a pdf because I wanted color. I shouldn’t have to choose between color and time. Just my opinion. I wouldn’t be to proud of using this software year.

Pros:

Okay so just to say, this is for the ST3 Version I used to had. Not the new up to date version I now have, ST9. ST3’s strong point was definitely it’s ability to help our manufacturing shop with sheet metal work. I could make a complicated sheet metal part with good accuracy. With sheet metal factors are always causing problems, this software excells in that area.

Cons:

Okay so, when I used the software, the thing that absolutely really bugged me the worst when I was creating an assembly in the “ordered environment” all my features and assembles were based off my parent sketch. As you know, things changed in designs. Well when I change/update my sketch, my assembly would either not change with it, or more commonly, it would just blow up. This would cause me to seriously have to update it manually, hours of work. This happened with large assemblies. (12 or more parts)

Useful 3D designing software for basic designing

Comments: As a freelancer I have used Solid edge for sheet metal designing and the features are very impressive and helpful. It allowed me to design any given model in no time. Recommended for designs with less designing and simple sheet metal designs.

Pros:

1. Easy to learn 2. Designer with basic designing knowledge can grasp the features of software quickly 3. Assembly of CAD models is easier and convenient as compared to other softwares 4. Very fast software which helps in quicker designing of models.

Cons:

1.3D to 2D converter is moderate with few features missing in comparison with other softwares of this caliber. 2.Supported file formats are also no great in comparison with other softwares 3. User interface with menus are a little too cramped up and completely user friendly

Best to create engineering designs.

Comments: The solid edge helps us to design our products in 2d and 3d. We use solid edge for doing calculations and analysis of the design.

Pros:

The solid edge is a engineering design software which helps to create drawings of parts and assemblies for the production. We can create design in 2d and can do analysis of the design to avoid errors during production. They have a great customer support if we hav any issues.

Cons:

No issues were found in our use. But the user interface need to be improved.

A good mechanical design software tool with 3D Modelling and assembly.

Comments: A PLM software where a user can build an accurate CAD models.

Pros:

The User is allowed to do geometry constraint while sketching. The measurement standard can be selected before creation of the sketch. Recording option is helpful to make a video of the workspace. 3D drawing is easily done. 3D model drafting into 2D sheets are done easily with all detailed views. Intelligence in selection of line is helpful when there is difficult in selection of line in sketch.

Cons:

We need to purchase the software from a reseller. Customer support need to improve problem-solving skill. The software doesn't run smoothly in a low configured workstation. User interface need to be improved. The software should not proceed for next design steps if there is error in sketching.

I like Solid Edge because I can draw in 3D easily and quickly.

Comments: An excellent software for drawings. Anyone can make simple drawings without the need for prior training. Widely used to get students started in 3D drawing. Simple and dynamic interface, accessible and easy to use for the basic functions.

Pros:

The ease of use, the possibility to paint the surfaces with colors and materials, and many other different functions.

Cons:

The parts for advanced drawings require a professional course to be able to use.

Another CAD solution for your team.

Comments: It was average when comparing to other CAD software, only upside using this software is that if you have all the SIEMENS suite , working in the corporate is pretty easy and useful.

Pros:

When working on 3D CAD workspace, controls and buttons are the average among other solutions, navigation on workspace is good.

Cons:

The poor compatibility with other software at the time to export and import parts, also cost is a little big high between CAD solutions.

Easy and User friendly Mechanical CAD Software

Comments: As for me It didn't long to learn basic design stuff, because its interface and features are simple yet advanced. 2D documentations, 3D part modelling or Part Assembling, all are quite good and Easy to perform.

Pros:

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. The software runs smooth and fast with effectively designing and Modeling parts and Assemblies. When Compared to other CAD Software, Solid Edge is more easy to use and learn. Their is no doubt with ability of Modeling Features, So Solid Edge is a good Choice.

Cons:

More Advanced features are to be introduced which we might see in NX, Catia etc.. I am specially interested in More advanced Assembly mate features, i wanted a Complicated Gear chain mechanism mate assembly, it was quite difficult to assemble it.

My personal review on working with Solid-edge

Pros:

User friendly, easy to use especially in the mechanical transformer field, I used to use this software for making enclosure of transformers. Mechanical design is very easy to understand. We can connect this to excel and make modifications accordingly.

Cons:

Takes time to open, some errors are unrecoverable.

Solid Edge

Comments: Very useful for making 3d parts for another distributions in Engineering.

Pros:

Very useful and good for engineers. Making 2d and 3d drawings.

Cons:

Sometimes few bugs with saving drawing (2d) on pdf.