Onshape by PTC
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Onshape - The Future is Now
What do you like best about the product?
Onshape's largest strengths come from being cloud-based software. All team members work on the product, not copies of copies of the product. There is significant time and cost savings from not managing copies of data that can only be appreciated by experiencing the difference yourself. The modeling environment is very familiar coming from a CAD software like SolidWorks. Features are being added constantly and we can share data with clients easily. Onshape doesn't require us to maintain a server and makes it simple to organize data. We spend little time managing our tools so we can spend more time solving problems for our clients.
What do you dislike about the product?
I have found situations where a feature does not exist that does in other CAD software. Fortunately, Onshape technical and community support have helped work around these situations. Features are being added all the time and the Onshape's foundation is stong. One day, I anticipate users of other CAD will be missing features that exist in Onshape.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
We design mechanical parts and assemblies for prototype and industrial robots. Onshape allows us to focus most of our time on solving these problems rather than managing data. We can easily share data amongst our team and clients.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
It's a little painful at first to make the switch but well worth it in the long run. Keeping tools simple is key to tackling complex problems. From the wise words of Senator Palpatine: "Do it."
Cloud based cad is the future (I hope)
What do you like best about the product?
Works on any device (even my phone when I plug in a mouse works smoothly!)
Free version for hobbyists is fantastic. I hope this remains, always.
Free version for hobbyists is fantastic. I hope this remains, always.
What do you dislike about the product?
Rendering options aren't great
Can be slow with large assemblies and complicated parts
Can be slow with large assemblies and complicated parts
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Use on any computer
No installs
No crashes
No incompatible versions
Mating system is incredible and vastly superior to any other cad system I've used
Quick keyboard shortcuts
Shareable links!! Anyone can view the cad on any computer. Great for contractors, machinists, etc.
Easy to learn
No installs
No crashes
No incompatible versions
Mating system is incredible and vastly superior to any other cad system I've used
Quick keyboard shortcuts
Shareable links!! Anyone can view the cad on any computer. Great for contractors, machinists, etc.
Easy to learn
Recommendations to others considering the product:
Great for fab shops and small-midsized engineering firms
Onshape is the next generation of CAD software!
What do you like best about the product?
Onshape is cloud-based and convenient to use with no crashes on files, even when working with large assemblies.
What do you dislike about the product?
Some features are still under development.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I am using Onshape to help me with product design and development. It helps me focus on design problems. Onshape is the easiest to use and the lowest cost to maintain compared to other major players in the CAD software.
Great CAD experience
What do you like best about the product?
The user interface is straightforward to comprehend. If there's a feature or idea I would like to use or try out, I can easily find relatable content at the learning center or find something useful in the feature search bar. The cloud-based nature of Onshape is exceptionally convenient to work as a team, and it is not at the expense of loading time!
What do you dislike about the product?
Sometimes when an error arises, the features shown in red would not necessarily inform the user of what is wrong; instead, it only indicates that the feature could not generate itself.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
We are developing and designing a concentrated solar thermal receiver using Onshape. The release system in Onshape helps us to identify a particular part within the complex system. The generated models could be exported in many formats and are compatible with many multi-physics simulation softwares.
Great CAD and Support Experience
What do you like best about the product?
The CAD software itself is top notch. The cloud aspects work as expected, and the updates are frequent. They have abundant and valuable training and help articles to get the most out of the product.
What do you dislike about the product?
Honestly, I dislike very little about it. Overall it's a great product, and you can talk to an actual support person to get help if there is an issue.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I have no dedicated IT person so setting up a PDM server and managing accounts with local applications would not be possible. We are able to run pretty much whatever machines we want and be prodcutive.
An enabling surprise
What do you like best about the product?
This platform is powerful enough to get the job done, but most importantly incredibly forgiving and flexible. It enabled me to make parts I wouldn't have made so integrated before.
What do you dislike about the product?
With large parts it can get VERY bogged down. There is also often features I would consider staples, missing. They are always adding new features, but there are still a handful I really miss.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
CADing without a computer infrastructure at a company. It enabled me to create an engineering department solely on personal computers while still being onsite.
Primary CAD system for 3 years
What do you like best about the product?
Entirely cloud based and fairly full-featured CAD system
What do you dislike about the product?
There is some lag for selections vs. a PC-based system.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
There is no need to maintain a separate file system, either on-site or cloud-based. Allows the use of multiple computers with a simple log-in. Less powerful computers vs PC based systems are required.
Onshape is a powerful, comprehensive CAD system with all the security and convenience of the cloud.
What do you like best about the product?
I like the cloud base and the hardware independence. The use of a web browser means that unforeseen problems and details can be discussed on site and collaberation is straightforward.
The interface is mostly intuative and was an easy transfer from earlier competative systems. The direct, simple business model is refreshing and much better than the "pyramind selling" structure of other vendors. This results in a less expensive investment, but with just as effective a result. On the few occasions that I have needed help, both the online and email based help was effective.
The interface is mostly intuative and was an easy transfer from earlier competative systems. The direct, simple business model is refreshing and much better than the "pyramind selling" structure of other vendors. This results in a less expensive investment, but with just as effective a result. On the few occasions that I have needed help, both the online and email based help was effective.
What do you dislike about the product?
Some functions do not work as expected. In particular, the "Mate" functions, they are almost too clever and sometimes produce unexpected results.
I wish that I could import and edit models from other systems like Solidworks.
When materials are allocated to a part, it would be helpful if the appearance changed to suit. This would to save time and indicate that the property had been set correctly.
I wish that I could import and edit models from other systems like Solidworks.
When materials are allocated to a part, it would be helpful if the appearance changed to suit. This would to save time and indicate that the property had been set correctly.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Onshape provides direct communication with my customers who do not have CAD systems.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
Do it! If you are an experienced CAD user, it is a relatively painless transfer to the Onshape system. Your internet connection must be fast to obtain the benefits.
You'll need to drag me kicking and screaming back to old style CAD.
What do you like best about the product?
The speed and ease with which you can develop configured 3D part and assemblies.
What do you dislike about the product?
The drawing tools. But they are improving at an incredible rate.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
In product development, Onshape makes it easy to explore the design space. Iterate and home in on the best solution fast.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
Properly assess the drawing tools.
manager
What do you like best about the product?
ease of access and use of the back up button.
What do you dislike about the product?
poor help page - not easy to find good explanations
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
building mfg support equipment
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