Onshape by PTC
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The Future of CAD
What do you like best about the product?
The standout features are the accessibility provided by it working in a browser. The in context modeling is game changing. And of course the data management compared to file based saves me hours a day.
What do you dislike about the product?
With it still in its infancy there are still some missing features. I use mostly sheet-metal and find its lagging behind the competition here.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Most of the issues we have solved revolved around file management which has completely disappeared. Being able to share with customers has helped a ton.
Onshape review
What do you like best about the product?
Ease of use, UI, UX, & customer support.
What do you dislike about the product?
No FEA simulation of CAM features. Needs a native weldments suite
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
My daily work is much easier while using Onshape vs Fusion 360 or Solidworks. The data management is one of the best features
Recommendations to others considering the product:
Use the forum. The users are very helpful
Ultimate experience
What do you like best about the product?
In short, that Onshape is an browser based (web) application.
This is how all tools should be in 2020 (or even from 2015). No installation - one just logs in from the office and works on the project, a quick fix is needed after office hours? Absolutely not a problem - just login from home. All the heavy calculations seem to be done on the server side so Onshape can be used with the cheapest hardware.
And linking documents - I must mention - linking documents where different projects can be used as what I call submodules in different projects (with version control which blew my mind when I found that out).
This is how all tools should be in 2020 (or even from 2015). No installation - one just logs in from the office and works on the project, a quick fix is needed after office hours? Absolutely not a problem - just login from home. All the heavy calculations seem to be done on the server side so Onshape can be used with the cheapest hardware.
And linking documents - I must mention - linking documents where different projects can be used as what I call submodules in different projects (with version control which blew my mind when I found that out).
What do you dislike about the product?
One could argue with the price, it's a high entry point for commercial use but considering that Onshape can be used on a 6 year old PC with free and safe Linux instead of paid Windows the price becomes less high.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I am designing parts meant to be 3D printed. Entry level for someone with no CAD experience is very low, documentation of the features is very good and version control helps a lot.
Onshape CAD Software Review by DarkAero
What do you like best about the product?
We like the cloud based platform which allows us to access our files from anywhere without the need for expensive CAD workstations. We feel safe knowing our files are stored in the cloud. We also like the modeling environment especially the multipart part studios which allow for easy creation of large assemblies with interrelated geometry.
What do you dislike about the product?
I would like to see improved surface modeling features as well as a more robust radius feature tool.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
We are using Onshape CAD software to design an experimental aircraft. The biggest benefits we see come from the cloud based accessibility. We started off using Solidworks which tied us to a CAD workstation. We go back and forth between home, airshows, suppliers, and our workshop and we are able to easily access our CAD models anywhere with cloud based CAD.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
Try the Onshape out with one of their free trials and speak with other Onshape users. Check out their tutorial videos on YouTube.
Industrial Designer
What do you like best about the product?
It's could based, stable and can roll back to any previous saved model version.
What do you dislike about the product?
Price is a little bit too high for a startup company.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I don't need a super powerful laptop to run a 3D programme.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
Can try with free account first to see if it really fits your need.
Where all CAD is headed
What do you like best about the product?
Several things I like most about Onshape:
1) User interface is refined and clean, easy to use, easy to navigate and much more pleasant to look at after long hours of CAD work.
2) With it being on the cloud I don't need a stationary, expensive desktop computer or even a mobile workstation. I can literally pull my models up on my phone.
3) Every single action is saved and accessible at any moment.
4) Collaborative - can work on the same model with multiple people.
5) So useful for sharing CAD with others without having to download the file and then attach it in an email. I can just send them a link.
6) With it being on the cloud we don't have to worry about our files being lost if the computer has an issue like getting stolen, lost, or damaged.
7) Data management is integrated in with the program. You don't need a separate, 3d party PDM or data management system.
1) User interface is refined and clean, easy to use, easy to navigate and much more pleasant to look at after long hours of CAD work.
2) With it being on the cloud I don't need a stationary, expensive desktop computer or even a mobile workstation. I can literally pull my models up on my phone.
3) Every single action is saved and accessible at any moment.
4) Collaborative - can work on the same model with multiple people.
5) So useful for sharing CAD with others without having to download the file and then attach it in an email. I can just send them a link.
6) With it being on the cloud we don't have to worry about our files being lost if the computer has an issue like getting stolen, lost, or damaged.
7) Data management is integrated in with the program. You don't need a separate, 3d party PDM or data management system.
What do you dislike about the product?
Depending on your internet connection, it can get bogged down.
If you don't have internet out at your shop or if the internet goes down, you are left without any CAD.
If you don't have internet out at your shop or if the internet goes down, you are left without any CAD.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
We switched from Solidworks to Onshape. We saw an immediate benefit going to Onshape given that we no longer needed to purchase additional CAD workstations. Each employee could use his existing computer. Some of us had Macs and others PCs. It didn't matter. It worked the same on each one. Another big benefit was that we now had a way to manage all our files with our team. We are a small startup and we don't have resources dedicated to PDM or file management. With Onshape, we didn't need to create a PDM system or data management system. It was integrated in. If we had kept Solidworks, we would have needed to create an off line data management system to access all our CAD files and get them to link together for final assemblies.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
If you are a new engineering startup and looking for a CAD system, I would highly recommend using Onshape.
Onshape is a great CAD package
What do you like best about the product?
It was really easy to switch from using SolidWorks to OnShape, since the founding team of OnShpae worked on SolidWorks. It's easy to use, has a nice GUI, and its cloud features are great. I can work on the same file from home or from my office without having to worry about transferring files.
What do you dislike about the product?
OnShape is not great at dealing with mesh files and non-parametric models. Uploading an STL can often lead to failed meshes and it general, it's not great at converting meshes into solids (I'm fairly sure it can't do that). I also wish that OnShape had a more standard FES capability so we could do even simple stress tests.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use OnShape for my product development company. So OnShape is our main work horse for doing everything from modeling 3D prints to creating designs for manufacturing.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
Considering the hobby option, there is no reason to just try it. Even for small personal projects, like designing a chair it's handy to have access to something this powerful.
SaaS/HaaS CAD revolution is here!
What do you like best about the product?
NO hardware cost's. NO PDM setup cost's. Sharing, tasks and communication included. Branching like in Software. No files to save and therefore no physicals file limitations.
What do you dislike about the product?
A little learning curve, because not everything is the same as in other CAD's. Not having a local file is troubeling in the beginning, but after some time it is appreciated. Missing automatic data backup.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
It's a huge time and money saver in all aspects. We also use it as a PDM and a BOM genereator for our PLM.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
Try it first before you purchase any old school CAD, you will not loose out anyway. If you don't find what you need (unlikely), you can still switch without much pain (no features, but that's about it).
Onshape, the way CAD should be
What do you like best about the product?
I started using Onshape as my principle CAD very early on, and I have always appreciated their quick update cycles and response to user requests. I have never had a "crash" in all of this time, which coming from SW is amazing. The technicians have been quick to respond and helpful.
What do you dislike about the product?
The last cost increase was significant. I am concerned about the purchase by PTC and what that will entail for quality, service, and cost.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I am able to share models with clients much easier. This is a huge benefit.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
It is a cost vs. value consideration, though, I think it is a serious contender against the much more expensive, higher learning curve, and "clumsy" Solidworks. Other online CAD software options have their strengths for less cost, but big weaknesses too. Onshape for me has been a valuable tool that does everything I need it to do at least well.
Very stable cad system
What do you like best about the product?
No need to save files, just close your system and walk away. Pick it up where you left it on another system. Use it on Mac and Linux the same as on a Windows OS.
No crashes!
No crashes!
What do you dislike about the product?
Regeneration speed of 2D drawings is slow.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Motions of complex shaped mechanism
Recommendations to others considering the product:
Make the switch. It will only take a short time to get accustomed with the slightly different way of handeling parts and assemblies, but it will pay off in stability in the long run.
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