Onshape by PTC
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I could even help to improve it already awesome
What do you like best about the product?
I am also a dedicated user of soliworks and since the original founders built Onshape - it allowed others to to distance themselves from Solidworks' inherent legacy guidance and to offer them an excellent teacher to start again from scratch and develop on what individuals did learn across the sense.
What do you dislike about the product?
Another of the biggest issues is a more complete Solidworks article the authors, with several key features losing, such as a welding/frame generator. At present any systemic or plumbing runs must be created or carried out manually with a personalized script.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
One of our main issues is that we use Google to withstand our layout files' sharing and storing. These have led to problems in which files can get corrupted or slow down until files are followed up and synchronized. It takes hours for files to be shared, and even certain users have to operate regionally as well as publish when necessary in order to back up problems of cooperation. Overnight this has changed how job can be did think about and managed, thanks to the co-operation functionalities and then a built-in ERP system.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
Make sure the Onshape skills match what you are trying to create. Which is a very good design platform, some important features might be turnoffs and make things more difficult than positive effects obviously it depends on ones wants. In the way that improve folders and reinstalling really aren't necessary, the pace is impressive and barely noticeable, making the expansion of this channel enjoyable.
Great solution.for high school CAD classes and robotics teams!
What do you like best about the product?
Browser based, integrated App Store, integrated training, certifications
What do you dislike about the product?
Not sure how to use part studio the way it is intended yet
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Building assemblies with parts from multiple people
Onshape - Future of CAD
What do you like best about the product?
No files, no updates/patches, no powerful desktop needed
What do you dislike about the product?
Nothing. This product is perfect and it's the future of engineering
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I'm a mechanical engineer with over 20 years of experience designing machines, robots, sensors, etc. I've used every CAD tool there is (starting with AutoCAD R14 in 1999). I convinced my first employer to switch from AutoCAD 2D drawings (full of errors) to 3D modeling using SolidWorks in the early 2000's - that switch saved a massive amount of time, cost, and risk for the company.
Switching from SolidWorks to Onshape is another step-change in CAD - all of the headaches with local on-premise software go away. No files, no version control issues, no updates/patches/installs, no heavy compute power needed!
Onshape enables a new paradigm in product development - one that is very exciting and will rely on distributed engineers working from anywhere (an office, at home, on the beach, etc.). It's a great day to be an engineer!
Switching from SolidWorks to Onshape is another step-change in CAD - all of the headaches with local on-premise software go away. No files, no version control issues, no updates/patches/installs, no heavy compute power needed!
Onshape enables a new paradigm in product development - one that is very exciting and will rely on distributed engineers working from anywhere (an office, at home, on the beach, etc.). It's a great day to be an engineer!
Recommendations to others considering the product:
Switch immediately to Onshape from any legacy desktop CAD tool you're using today. You won't regret it.
Perfect Startup system
What do you like best about the product?
Browser based and real time collaboration. Very helpful and rapid support. Very intuitive to use, especially with assembly of complex mechanisms.
What do you dislike about the product?
Still occasionally feels like a work in progress. No monthly billing option.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Transferring design work from consultant to internal engineering team. Great for working from home.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
Definitely worth the investment. SaaS cloud model is the way of the future.
Industry Leading Collaboration tools with Consistent Improvements
What do you like best about the product?
Onshape has the best collaboration tools of any CAD system I've used. No need to check-out parts. Being able to work on the same parts, same assembly as other is great for the coaching mentality.
We use Onshape for our team. Getting up to speed is painless with Onshape's fantastic great free learning materials on learn.onshape.com
We use Onshape for our team. Getting up to speed is painless with Onshape's fantastic great free learning materials on learn.onshape.com
What do you dislike about the product?
Onshape is great as long as you have a working internet connection.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Building competition robotics is a challenging prospect. Given our tight timelines and rigorous standards Onshape enables us to move fast and build the best robots possible.
This rocks for education because with the uncertainty of the Covid cloud based CAD is where it’s at.
What do you like best about the product?
CHROMEBOOK Capability this works great for teaching my high school kids to learn drafting on a web based device
What do you dislike about the product?
Sometimes it gets a little wonky when trying to collaborate but it might just be my internet
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Teaching students how to navigate CAD in a pandemic school year
Recommendations to others considering the product:
What are you waiting for
Onshape, an Easy to Learn & Use, Comprehensive CAD Tool for all Applications
What do you like best about the product?
Onshape's Cloud Based Engine provides my Workstation an 'always up-to-date Serious CAD tool, without the worry about software updates. It allows immediate access to my work, while providing secure backup. And, its 3D interface is a delight to use, with a serious approach to parametric modeling.
When I first started using Onshape in 2018, their Online Tutorials were comprehensive and easy to follow. Onshape's HELP resources have never let me hanging, when I needed help with the best approach to any design problem.
Since getting my 3D Printer, Onshape has provided unlimited opportunities for this Retired Senior to create solutions & new learning.
When I first started using Onshape in 2018, their Online Tutorials were comprehensive and easy to follow. Onshape's HELP resources have never let me hanging, when I needed help with the best approach to any design problem.
Since getting my 3D Printer, Onshape has provided unlimited opportunities for this Retired Senior to create solutions & new learning.
What do you dislike about the product?
I can't recall anything that I didn't like about Onshape, as a tool.
While I understand that my 'Free Onshape Account' has required my work to be Public, I wish it also provided access their impressive collaboration tools; so I could share my experience with others & build on their skills.
While I understand that my 'Free Onshape Account' has required my work to be Public, I wish it also provided access their impressive collaboration tools; so I could share my experience with others & build on their skills.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
As a Retired Hobbyist & Home Owner my needs are varied. I've created items to repair things around the house. I've created gifts for family & friends. I've made physical interfaces for my HAM Radio needs. But the most important benefit to me has been to learn & explore new ways to take virtual product concepts to physical reality; at an affordable price.
Great for Beginners to Experts
What do you like best about the product?
Ability to use OnShape from any device. As being a beginner with no experience they treated me the same, offered amazing training, and never made me feel out of place when contacting customer support with help on a design. Their willingness to help and teach to make sure I understand before closing ticket.
What do you dislike about the product?
It can feel over whelming to individuals just starting out, but if you give it time it gets better.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Onshape is a one stop shop for my company's needs. I can keep all the documentation organized per project outside of the design. I can add pictures, notes, and other documents to my project to keep everything available while on the road or between clients.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
To a small company like mine OnShape may look like it's to much for what your company may need or want, or the price might scare you away, but I will say that it is worth every penny. Do not feel worried about being in over your head. OnShape makes sure to work with you to get you on the right learning path, and customer support will help with design ideas without making you feel out of place. I hope this review helps you make the decision you need to go with OnShape you won't regret it.
You can use Onshape anywhere on any device.
What do you like best about the product?
I like that Onshape is a cloud based CAD system which means that files are automatically saved. You are also able to collaborate with others in real time if you are associated with a team which means that either person doesn't have to wait for the other to see what is the latest design change to a model. Also all the key-board shortcuts are readily available to you to see.
What do you dislike about the product?
There are still some quicker functions available in SolidWorks that have not been implemented in Onshape such as a quick trim tool, solving some fillet errors, turning a diameter into a radius value, and some other minor inconveniences when trying to replicate a drawing into a 3D model.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Onshape currently offers a free account which allows people like me or anyone to use CAD without much downloading or paying much. I've also benefitted in creating different versions quickly and sharing files to people who don't have an onshape account but are able to see what I have modeled without screenshots.
Next generation SolidWorks
What do you like best about the product?
After being a 15 year loyal SolidWorks power user, I'm not all in with OnShape. More than enough features are built out at this point to make it more powerful than SolidWorks. The primary design work I do is machine design with a medium-sized team (8 mechanical engineers). The best features for me are:
+ Never crashes, never need to save.
+ Fast performance with large models (still had loading time, but way faster than SW).
+ Branching and merging models are way better than "save copy as" in SW. Allows me to easily iterate.
+ Sharing models with outside stakeholders is just like google drive.
+ Overall just easy on the eyes and a pleasure to use
+ Never crashes, never need to save.
+ Fast performance with large models (still had loading time, but way faster than SW).
+ Branching and merging models are way better than "save copy as" in SW. Allows me to easily iterate.
+ Sharing models with outside stakeholders is just like google drive.
+ Overall just easy on the eyes and a pleasure to use
What do you dislike about the product?
There are still a few non-critical features that are still being developed, and a lot of usability things you need to get comfortable with after having using SW for such a long time:
- Mate connectors in assemblies take some time to get used- to. This is how you mate parts.
- No reference planes in assemblies right now
- There are no textures for appearances, just a pre-defined list of colors to choose from.
- Managing permissions across folders can be tricky, it's like google drive, but sometimes works differently
- Drawings don't have fit tolerancing as a drop-down like in SolidWorks
- Mate connectors in assemblies take some time to get used- to. This is how you mate parts.
- No reference planes in assemblies right now
- There are no textures for appearances, just a pre-defined list of colors to choose from.
- Managing permissions across folders can be tricky, it's like google drive, but sometimes works differently
- Drawings don't have fit tolerancing as a drop-down like in SolidWorks
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
During Covid, our entire engineering team started working from home. Working over a VPN to access the SolidWorks vault became a huge time suck for the team. We switched over in between product lifecycles and OnShape completely eliminated the problem.
We work on large industrial processing equipment. Collaboration has definitely increased from what I'm used to in Solidworks, and most of that just came from the fact that OnShape is like google drive for PDM, so you get to see what people are working on day to day (if the folder is shared across the team).
We work on large industrial processing equipment. Collaboration has definitely increased from what I'm used to in Solidworks, and most of that just came from the fact that OnShape is like google drive for PDM, so you get to see what people are working on day to day (if the folder is shared across the team).
Recommendations to others considering the product:
Free trials are available if you're okay with the CAD being public. I'd recommend you spend a week working with it and watching their training videos to see how powerful it can be. Design a full subsystem, and carefully watch their training videos so you don't get frustrated, the UI and UX can be different than SolidWorks in some places. If you're like me you'll be convinced it's at least just as powerful as SolidWorks, and overall a far better solution since it lives in the cloud.
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