Solid Edge

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.

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.

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Reasons for Choosing Solid Edge

Switched From

Reasons for Switching to Solid Edge

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Pros

It is easy to use and futures are good to experience

Cons

It should be more effective in visualization and graphicaly

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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)

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Pros

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

Cons

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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Reasons for Choosing Solid Edge

Reasons for Switching to Solid Edge

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Pros

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

Cons

Features can be improved more for user interface

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

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.

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

Reasons for Switching to Solid Edge

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

Pros

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

Cons

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

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.