About Solid Edge

Solid Edge is an engineering CAD software designed to help businesses design, simulate and assemble products on a unified interface. Key features include 2D drafting, 3D design, data management, technical publications, simulation and product development portfolio. Solid Edge allows teams to automate various aspects of the product development process by connecting digital 3D models, information and processes across a digital thread. Additionally, operators can create 3D models and digital prototypes, simulate the performance of products and assemblies, as well as manage documents, drawings and specifications.
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Solid Edge has a free version and offers a free trial. Solid Edge paid version starts at USD 75.00/month.

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Joel
Joel
  • Industry: Consumer Services
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
3
Functionality
4
Ease of Use
3
Customer Support
4

3
Reviewed on 08/03/2023

Solid Edge for CAD Designs for Engineers and More

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.

Response from Siemens

Joel, thank you so much for your honest review of your Solid Edge experience! It is great to hear that you're able to take advantage of the many features of Solid Edge.

Replied 07/04/2023
Peter
  • Industry: Design
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
3
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 29/10/2020

Great CAD software

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.

Alternatives Considered

SolidWorks Premium

Reasons for Choosing Solid Edge

User interface and compatibility with other CAD brands.

Switched From

Inventor

Reasons for Switching to Solid Edge

I found at the time of purchase that Solid Edge had the best sheet metal design tools.
Bryce
  • Industry: Farming
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 1+ year
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
4

5
Reviewed on 11/03/2025

Great software

I took a course in college and we had the solid edge book, went through the book pretty quickly, and felt like I was a pro designing things.

Pros

Solid Edge is very user friendly. We used it in college, and it worked great.

Cons

There wasn't a lot of things I disliked about solid edge, other than file transfer issues.

saravanakumar
  • Industry: Automotive
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 26/12/2024

Engineering manager review for solid edge for CAD design

For over 13 years, I have relied on Solid Edge throughout my career, finding its user-friendly interface very useful in creating 3D models for new parts, sheet metal components, assembly of complex structures, welments and drafting. Solid edge delivers consistently on the functionality I need

Pros

Its intuitive design streamlines my workflow, making it easier to bring intricate designs to life and ensuring precision in each and every project. This software has been a pillar as a professional toolkit, enhancing productivity and creativity.

Cons

Solid Edge has a Simulation tool within it, which is not used to its full capability. This may be due to less focus towards Simulation. Solid Edge should enhance its Simulation capabilities to enable users to quickly perform checks and comprehensive analysis. Improvements could include faster meshing, better structural analysis, and enhanced interoperability with other simulation tools.

Ever
  • Industry: Airlines/Aviation
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
0
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
0

5
Reviewed on 30/06/2021

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

Response from Siemens

Ever, thank you so much for your honest review of your Solid Edge experience! As the industry shifts we are glad that your shift to using our platform has proved beneficial for your creations.

Replied 19/01/2022
Babis
Babis
  • Industry: Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
0
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
1

5
Reviewed on 23/09/2024

No support in my country

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

JongHoon
JongHoon
  • Industry: Military
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
3
Functionality
3
Ease of Use
3
Customer Support
3

3
Reviewed on 01/01/2023

The Review of Solid Edge

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.

Response from Siemens

JongHoon, thank you so much for your honest review of your Solid Edge experience! Hopefully Solid Edge 2023 updates has addressed your previous concerns.

Replied 07/04/2023
Hiran
Hiran
  • Industry: Oil & Energy
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
4
Functionality
4
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
3

4
Reviewed on 30/12/2020

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

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.

Response from Siemens

Dear Hiran, thank you for your feedback. We are glad to hear, that you like the drawing tools within Solid Edge . If your are an active student, we offer a student edition with a license that does not expire as long as you're an active student. Here is the link: https://www.siemens.com/solid-edge-student

Replied 09/07/2021
Revanth
Revanth
  • Industry: Consumer Services
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 6-12 months
  • Review Source
Value for Money
4
Functionality
4
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
4

4
Reviewed on 25/04/2021

Easy and User friendly Mechanical CAD Software

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.

Response from Siemens

Hey Revanth, thanks for the review. We are delighted to hear that our software has been easy to use and to learn. Regarding your complicated gear chain mechanism mate assembly, perhaps the tutorial I have linked below could further assist you in your efforts. https://solidedge.siemens.com/en/resources/tutorials/. Feel free to also check out this video about Solid Edge Assembly.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSK2YJi1q7M&list=RDCMUCYR5Kgzn6suihs56iJ8_vfw&index=9

Replied 09/07/2021
Vaibhav
Vaibhav
  • Industry: Architecture & Planning
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Weekly for 6-12 months
  • Review Source
Value for Money
4
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
3
Customer Support
3

4
Reviewed on 28/04/2020

Makes your modelling work easier

This software allows you to create nice designs only when you know how to operate this software which is not at all an easy task.

Pros

Once you are well aware how to operate this software then you can put all your imaginations into this. This software allows you to create beautiful models and designs.

Cons

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.

Response from Siemens

Hello Vaibhav, thanks for the review and for sharing your feedback with us. We are constantly improving our software to better meet the needs of our users. Perhaps our tutorials will offer some help for you, here is the link: https://solidedge.siemens.com/en/resources/tutorials/ - otherwise feel free to post your questions on our community website under https://community.sw.siemens.com/s/topic/0TO4O000000MihiWAC/solid-edge; our experienced community is probably able to help you.

Replied 09/07/2021
Verified Reviewer
  • Industry: Renewables & Environment
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
4

5
Reviewed on 10/03/2025

My Experience with solid edge.

My overall experience with Solid Edge has been positive, especially in terms of its powerful modeling unique synchronous technology, which allows for quick design modifications.

Pros

The User interface is too good. You can find the options easy manner. The best thing in solid edge is it's Synchronous Mode Means it combines the parametric and direct modelling.

Cons

When Compared to other modelling software's it has fewer add-ons and plug ins

Khaled
  • Industry: Plastics
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
4
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
4

5
Reviewed on 03/07/2023

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

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

SHAIK
  • Industry: Design
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1-5 months
  • Review Source
Value for Money
4
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
4
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 30/10/2023

Review

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

Alaa
  • Industry: Hospital & Health Care
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
  • Review Source
Value for Money
4
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 14/07/2023

Very good 3D model from great Company

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.

Felipe
  • Industry: Education Management
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 1+ year
  • Review Source
Value for Money
0
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
4
Customer Support
0

5
Reviewed on 19/04/2023

Powerful design software

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

Verified Reviewer
  • Industry: Construction
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
4
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
4
Customer Support
4

4
Reviewed on 15/08/2021

3D Modeling Application

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.

Response from Siemens

Thank you so much for your honest review of your Solid Edge experience! It is great that we can assist in the creation of full solutions for modeling and machine design.

Please refer to this link for a quick tutorial on 2D drawing that could hopefully improve your experience using it:

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https://docs.plm.automation.siemens.com/data_services/resources/se/107/help/en_US/selfPacedExt/sbddadr/index.html

Replied 19/01/2022
Scott
  • Industry: Mining & Metals
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
4
Ease of Use
4
Customer Support
5

4
Reviewed on 13/12/2022

Best All Round 3D Software that you can own outright

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.

Response from Siemens

Scott, thank you so much for your honest review of your Solid Edge experience! Your concerns will be communicated with the product development team.

Replied 07/04/2023
Jeisson
  • Industry: Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
  • Review Source
Value for Money
4
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
4
Customer Support
4

5
Reviewed on 23/01/2023

Solid Edge Review

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

Alternatives Considered

Inventor and CATIA

Response from Siemens

Jeisson, thank you so much for your honest review of your Solid Edge experience! It is great to hear Solid Edge's efficiency has helped improve your company.

Replied 07/04/2023
Chanderkiran
  • Industry: Automotive
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
0
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
4
Customer Support
0

4
Reviewed on 19/10/2021

How to select Engineering Design and Manufacturing software?

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.

Response from Siemens

Chanderkiran, thank you so much for your honest review of your Solid Edge experience! We're so excited that we have been an asset in your design process and the ease of use with Unigraphics have helped you. For further help with the surfacing portion please refer to this tutorial as it may be of some interest for you:
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https://support.industrysoftware.automation.siemens.com/training/se/en/ST5/pdf/spse01560-s-1050_en.pdf

Replied 19/01/2022
Verified Reviewer
  • Industry: Design
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
2
Functionality
2
Ease of Use
2
Customer Support
1

2
Reviewed on 19/05/2019

Solid Edge ST3 Review

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)

Response from Siemens

Hello, sorry to hear about the inconvenience that you are facing. The bugs and your problems should have been resolved with our current version.

Replied 09/07/2021
Tomasz
  • Industry: Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
0
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
4
Customer Support
0

5
Reviewed on 15/02/2023

Delaval user-Production engineer

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.

Response from Siemens

Tomasz, thank you so much for your honest review of your Solid Edge experience! We're glad to hear that your switch to Solid Edge has been an easy transition for you.

Replied 07/04/2023
Verified Reviewer
  • Industry: Information Services
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
0
Functionality
3
Ease of Use
4
Customer Support
0

4
Reviewed on 14/04/2019

Useful 3D designing software for basic designing

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

Response from Siemens

Thank you for your review of Solid Edge. We are happy to hear, that Solid Edge is suitable for your sheet metal design efforts. We are working on more features, supported file formats and interface improvements. Check out our latest version, it addresses most of your cons: https://solidedge.siemens.com/en/. Perhaps this tutorial helps you convert your 2D drafts into 3D models: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwMGdS1SYDg

Replied 09/07/2021
Verified Reviewer
  • Industry: Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
  • Review Source
Value for Money
4
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
3
Customer Support
4

5
Reviewed on 15/02/2022

Best to create engineering designs.

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.

Response from Siemens

Thanks so much for your honest review on your experience with Solid Edge! It is great to hear that our platform has been so great to help you with your 2D and 3D designing. We will work to continue developing our platform to continue to give you a great experience.

Replied 22/02/2022
Karen
  • Industry: Education Management
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
4
Customer Support
4

5
Reviewed on 17/07/2021

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

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.

Response from Siemens

Karen, thank you so much for your honest review of your Solid Edge experience! It is great that you have found benefits using the 3D drawing capabilities within Solid Edge.

Replied 19/01/2022
Verified Reviewer
  • Industry: Automotive
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1-5 months
  • Review Source
Value for Money
3
Functionality
3
Ease of Use
3
Customer Support
3

4
Reviewed on 16/02/2022

Another CAD solution for your team.

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.

Response from Siemens

Thanks so much for your honest review on your experience with Solid Edge! We are happy to hear that you've had an easy time using the Siemens Suite. We hope in the future we can provide something that exceeds your expectations compared to other platforms.

Replied 22/02/2022
Sudipto
  • Industry: Education Management
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 6-12 months
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 29/12/2022

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.

Response from Siemens

Sudipto, thank you so much for your honest review of your Solid Edge experience! We're so happy to hear that you've enjoyed the user interface and all of it's features! As for creating holes, maybe this link here:
community.sw.siemens.com/s/question/0D54O000061xcZaSAI/creating-positioned-holes-through-a-cylinders-mantle

Replied 07/04/2023
Krupal
  • Industry: Design
  • Company size: 201–500 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
4
Customer Support
4

4
Reviewed on 27/07/2021

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.

Response from Siemens

Krupal, thank you so much for your honest review of your Solid Edge experience! We will continue to keep the platform as user friendly as possible and continue providing a platform that you enjoy using for your mechanical design efforts.

Replied 19/01/2022
Verified Reviewer
  • Industry: Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
4
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
4

5
Reviewed on 13/01/2021

Solid Edge

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.

Response from Siemens

Thank you so much for your honest review of your Solid Edge experience! We´re glad you find it useful. Your comments about the bugs will be communicated to our development team.

Replied 18/01/2022
Ramon
  • Industry: Financial Services
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
0
Functionality
4
Ease of Use
3
Customer Support
3

4
Reviewed on 08/08/2020

Great starter CAD program

It was my first step into CAD, and while it was tough to do anything at first, I came away from it with the ability to make all sorts of ideas come to life on my screen. This is a good tool for anyone who needs to get into CAD.

Pros

You can create custom parts in solid edge and have them made and shipped to you with all sorts of different materials to choose from. If you know what you are doing, you can design things of incredible complexity by stringing together part files.

Cons

There is definitely a learning curve, as with any CAD program, and it is going to take time for a beginner to learn how to manipulate things the way that they want to. For example, it took me a long time to figure out how to make a wire that corkscrews around a curved line, and none of my teachers knew how to so I ended up getting somewhere close to what I wanted after watching countless videos on it.

Response from Siemens

Dear Ramon, thank you for choosing Solid Edge as your first CAD tool. Our Tutorials might help you to move forward using Solid Edge and to learn about all the integrated features. I have included the link in here: https://solidedge.siemens.com/en/resources/tutorials/

Replied 09/07/2021
Godwin Appiah
  • Industry: Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
4

5
Reviewed on 15/04/2021

Best value for money CAD softwares.

Solid Edge is one of the best CAD softwares.

Pros

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. It helps to render products in real time manner. The ease of modifying parts and the interface

Cons

It is respond slower as compare to solidworks

Response from Siemens

Hi Godwin Appiah, we´re glad to read that your experience with Solid Edge has been great! Our newest version has more than 500 enhancements delivering a faster response.
Thank you for your review!

Replied 18/01/2022
Verified Reviewer
  • Industry: Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
0
Functionality
4
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
4

4
Reviewed on 10/01/2019

Friendly and useful software

Pros

Friendly and easy to use for beginners. It has many tools for desing, drawing and somes for modeling.

Cons

I think this software can be used by beginners and not by professional engineers or designers.

Response from Siemens

Hello there, thanks a lot for your kind words. We strive to include features for beginners as well as advanced features for professionals. It would be very helpful if you could send us a message with detailed information about the challenges you are facing.

Replied 09/07/2021
Verified Reviewer
  • Industry: Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used for Free Trial
  • Review Source
Value for Money
0
Functionality
4
Ease of Use
4
Customer Support
4

4
Reviewed on 03/12/2019

A well Advanced solid modeling software

The experience with Solid edge was very at a level of complete satisfaction. Once I got familiarised with this it was very easy to do whatever I want.

Pros

The designing capasity of this software is incredible. The ability to do modifications even afterthe complete 3D model is a really plus point of Solid Edge. Solid Edge is the most suitable software go complete a task at the professional industrial level.

Cons

As a beginner it was little bit hard to go with but still it was manageble for me. At some times I wander here and there searching for some command buttons; familiarising was not much easy to me.

Response from Siemens

Hi, thanks for letting us know about your feedback. Good or bad, we want to hear everything so we can continue to optimize and improve. If you are facing difficulties using the software you can check out our tutorials: https://solidedge.siemens.com/en/resources/tutorials/ Additionally here you can find all the keyboard shortcuts in the Solid Edge Interface: https://blogs.sw.siemens.com/solidedge/keyboard-shortcuts-in-the-solid-edge-interface/

Replied 09/07/2021
Kemal
  • Industry: Automotive
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
  • Review Source
Value for Money
4
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 02/08/2019

A Good 3D Design Tool

Pros

It has a user friendly interface that doesn't harm your eyes.

Cons

Some command buttons can't be find easily, you have to dig into to find the hidden buttons

Alternatives Considered

CATIA

Reasons for Choosing Solid Edge

Cost

Reasons for Switching to Solid Edge

Cost advantage
Hasan
  • Industry: Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Company size: 201–500 Employees
  • Used for 1+ year
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
3
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
4

4
Reviewed on 16/04/2020

Design your ideas in minutes!

Excellent.

Pros

The ease of use of designing from scratch and ending up with a fully featured mechanical CAD design in a span of some clicks.. Definitely one of the best Engineering CAD softwares out in the market. Oh and, it is free to use for students and teachers!

Cons

Finite Element Analysis (FEA) or stress simulation cannot be done in this software. Would have been ideal if these features were also integrated as an option after designing the parts to test in real-time if it it would sustain the external forces in real-life.

Response from Siemens

Hi Hasan, thank you for your positive review! Finite Element Analysis tools are available with Solid Edge now, I have included the link for you below: https://solidedge.siemens.com/en/solutions/products/simulation/solid-edge-simulation/

Replied 09/07/2021
Alejandro
  • Industry: Design
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Weekly for 1-5 months
  • Review Source
Value for Money
0
Functionality
4
Ease of Use
4
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 05/08/2021

Its a great CAD CAM software

I learned to 3d do 3D modelling by using SolidEdge, so this is the first CAD-CAM software Ive ever used, so this is the reason I find SolidEdge as a very friendly software to learn modelling.

Pros

It is very usefull and easy to learn for mechanical design. I used to use it for elaboration of blueprints and its great.

Cons

I think its not that commercial as NX, Solidworks or Inventor, but I feel that SolidEdge could be a good replace for these.

Response from Siemens

Alejandro, thank you so much for your honest review of your Solid Edge experience! We're glad that Solid Edge has been very user friendly in your learning of 3D modeling and hope to continue to improve the software to continue giving you a great user experience.

Replied 19/01/2022
Raúl
  • Industry: Architecture & Planning
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1-5 months
  • Review Source
Value for Money
4
Functionality
3
Ease of Use
3
Customer Support
0

4
Reviewed on 04/08/2022

Basic 3d mechanical

It's complete but almost basic

Pros

The integration and the easy way to import and export 3d models with a commom extensions.

Cons

There aren't easy to draw and turn the views to rotate and turn off the components

Response from Siemens

Raul, thanks so much for your honest review of your experience with Solid Edge! We're happy to hear that you've enjoyed using our integration processing thus far.

Replied 10/08/2022
Mohammad
Mohammad
  • Industry: Design
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 1+ year
  • Review Source
Value for Money
2
Functionality
2
Ease of Use
2
Customer Support
0

2
Reviewed on 17/07/2020

very inclosed software

not good

Pros

i usually use solidworks for 3d design .. but when i needed to learn cnc the instractor advised to use solid edge ..

Cons

actually i didn't like it in the 3d design... when i tried it i felt like iam on 1990 or something .. i didn't like it at all

Response from Siemens

Hi Mohammad, thanks for bringing your concers about Solid Edge to our attention. Could you please let us know what version you are using at the moment? Maybe it would be worth updating to the current version Solid Edge 2021, soon Solid Edge 2022 is going to be released. Check out our latest version here: https://solidedge.siemens.com/en/

Replied 09/07/2021
John T.
  • Industry: Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 14/05/2019

Simple to use and robust CAD

Pros

Having the choice between direct modeling and ordered is perfect. This is a robust CAD tool with many built-in advantages with their standard license such as: FEA, data management, reverse engineering, generative design and advanced rendering with KeyShot

Cons

Eventually, I would love this program to be in the cloud. I think that's where it's all going in the future.

Jack
  • Industry: Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
0
Functionality
3
Ease of Use
2
Customer Support
0

3
Reviewed on 06/01/2021

Not bad once you get used to it...

We have since switched to alternative software that was more intuitive to use, this is I feel the main drawback of Solid Edge and the only reason we switched.

Pros

The program offers many of the features you would expect and want from a 3D modelling package, models of some complexity can be constructed and assemblies created to give an overview of a project or design before having to physically create it.

Cons

Solid Edge is far from the most intuitive software to learn and takes some time to get to grips with, not ideal for CAD beginners.

Response from Siemens

Dear Mr. Howell,
Thank you for reviewing our software! Your opinion is very important to us. We would be glad if you could specify the features/functionalities you found unintuitive, so we could forward your feedback to our development team.
Best,
Solid Edge Team

Replied 13/01/2021
Verified Reviewer
  • Industry: Automotive
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 1+ year
  • Review Source
Value for Money
0
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
0

5
Reviewed on 20/02/2023

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.

Response from Siemens

Thank you so much for your honest review of your Solid Edge experience! It is great that you've been able to reduce your design time in Solid Edge.

Replied 07/04/2023
Amal
  • Industry: Civil Engineering
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 6-12 months
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
4

5
Reviewed on 17/12/2020

Amazing software. A must try one!!

Pros

The ease of access is the most beautiful feature about this software.

Cons

Sometimes it gets some bugs or something. Some tools are not working as per the descriptions.

Tharaka
  • Industry: Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
4
Ease of Use
4
Customer Support
4

5
Reviewed on 12/11/2020

It's all about designing

I strongly recommend this software for the mechanical design engineering undergraduates and the professionals.

Pros

As an design engineering undergraduate, Solid Edge is the best designing software for part designings and the assemblies.

Cons

It's bit confusing for the fresh users to identify the commands for the first time. There are very few video tutorials available for this software.

Vasilis
Vasilis
  • Industry: Higher Education
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1-5 months
  • Review Source
Value for Money
0
Functionality
4
Ease of Use
3
Customer Support
0

5
Reviewed on 17/12/2022

pure power

Pros

the user interface is well designed. The program is powerful with a lot of tools

Cons

i think it is difficult for amateur users but you can learn it

Response from Siemens

Vasilis, thank you so much for your honest review of your Solid Edge experience!

Replied 07/04/2023
Verified Reviewer
  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Weekly for 6-12 months
  • Review Source
Value for Money
4
Functionality
3
Ease of Use
3
Customer Support
3

4
Reviewed on 13/05/2019

Easier PLM integrated Mechanical software

Pros

Change process can easily linked with PLM by using this Solid edge tool

Cons

Features can be improved more for user interface

Response from Siemens

Hello, thanks for taking the time to tell us your opinion about Solid Edge. We really appreciate it. With each update we improve the software and introduce new functionalities/features. Check out the latest features of our current version: https://solidedge.siemens.com/en/

Replied 09/07/2021
Verified Reviewer
  • Industry: Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used for Free Trial
  • Review Source
Value for Money
0
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
0

5
Reviewed on 17/03/2019

Solid Edge Review

Pros

As for my experience with solid edge over 6 months, I have found this software was easy to use for drawing 3D models.
I have seen this software during the early age of its development and I am very sure now it has been improved lot better with additional features

Cons

May be need extra training to know the features

Carlos
  • Industry: Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
0

5
Reviewed on 26/10/2023

O CAD 3D mais inovador e com melhor relação qualidade/preço do mercado

Pros

A facilidade de utilização, as poderosas ferramentas de superfícies, o modo chapa que é o melhor do mercado, a Tecnologia Síncrona e o excelente modo 2D.

Cons

Não existirem tantos recursos disponíveis na net.

Lourdes
Lourdes
  • Industry: Supermarkets
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 1-5 months
  • Review Source
Value for Money
4
Functionality
4
Ease of Use
4
Customer Support
5

4
Reviewed on 23/02/2023

El hermano menor de SolidWork

En general es aceptable, aunque podría mejorar mucho más sobre todo en la interfaz.

Pros

Es fácil de utilizar, maneja comandos o procesos muy sencillos, una muy buena biblioteca de objetos.

Cons

Es límitado en muchas formas, se deben realizar varios pasos para elaborar procesos sencillos.

Alternatives Considered

Autodesk Fusion

Reasons for Switching to Solid Edge

Fácilidad de uso

Response from Siemens

Lourdes, thank you so much for your honest review of your Solid Edge experience!

Replied 07/04/2023
Sergio
  • Industry: Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Weekly for Free Trial
  • Review Source
Value for Money
4
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
4
Customer Support
3

4
Reviewed on 27/03/2022

Progettazione 3d alla portata di tutti

Integrazione di più parti che venivano disegnate singolarmente nell' assieme finale. In questo modo diventano evidenti le migliorie da apportare durante la prima progettazione

Pros

Questo programma con le relative macro aiuta molto durante la progettazione dei singoli elementi e la creazione degli assiemi tra più parti evitando l' esecuzione di errori di quotatura che, gestendo le singole parti sarebbe facile commettere.

Cons

Non ci sono aspetti che non mi hanno soddisfatto, ovviamente bisogna prendere confidenza con le varie selezioni dei comandi per ottenere quanto desiderato

Response from Siemens

Thanks so much for your honest review on your experience with Solid Edge! Sergio, it is so wonderful to hear that our free trial offered such a great experience with creating assemblies for you. We will continue to innovate so that we can continue to provide a useful platform for you.

Replied 05/04/2022
Jetro
  • Industry: Arts & Crafts
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 13/02/2021

Perfect.

Pros

It's wonderful software, only.
I love it.

Cons

A interface foi um pouco confusa no começo, mas meu time se adaptou rapidamente.

Response from Siemens

Jetro thank you so much for your review of your Solid Edge experience! We´re glad you loved it.

Replied 18/01/2022
Verified Reviewer
  • Industry: Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Company size: 201–500 Employees
  • Used Monthly for Free Trial
  • Review Source
Value for Money
3
Functionality
3
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
4

3
Reviewed on 07/02/2023

Software 3D básico

Pros

Es igual de básico que de fácil de usar.

Cons

Software limitado en cuanto a las funciones disponibles. Operaciones muy básicas como una rosca están muy limitadas. Es el hermano pequeño de SolidWorks.

Response from Siemens

Thank you so much for your honest review of your Solid Edge experience!

Replied 07/04/2023
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