Onshape by PTC
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The first of its kind, Onshape brings collaboration to CAD.
What do you like best about the product?
Multiple users working on the same document, at the same time, unlike any other CAD. Also 100% cloud based without any setup or maintenance.
Remember how relieved you were when you found Google Slides and no longer had to merge slides from all your team members? Now they have that for CAD. Onshape does so much more that has allowed our small team to follow ISO procedures like a large team without slowing us down.
Remember how relieved you were when you found Google Slides and no longer had to merge slides from all your team members? Now they have that for CAD. Onshape does so much more that has allowed our small team to follow ISO procedures like a large team without slowing us down.
What do you dislike about the product?
Missing some features, but growing quickly, very active support team on the feature request forums.
Some missing features are available from third parties as mods or extensions to OnShape. We have been using an FEA tool in this way since OnShape doesn't have FEA built in, but the third party tool is so good it feels like it is built in.
I haven't even started talking about the scripting yet. If you're missing a feature, make it yourself! They have a great scripting feature, but chances are someone else had the same idea. All you need to do is just download the script that someone else made from their massive public script repository.
Some missing features are available from third parties as mods or extensions to OnShape. We have been using an FEA tool in this way since OnShape doesn't have FEA built in, but the third party tool is so good it feels like it is built in.
I haven't even started talking about the scripting yet. If you're missing a feature, make it yourself! They have a great scripting feature, but chances are someone else had the same idea. All you need to do is just download the script that someone else made from their massive public script repository.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Multiple users working on the same document, at the same time, unlike any other CAD. Also 100% cloud based without any setup or maintenance.
Remember how relieved you were when you found Google Slides and no longer had to merge slides from all your team members? Now they have that for CAD. Onshape does so much more that has allowed our small team to follow ISO procedures like a large team without slowing us down.
Remember how relieved you were when you found Google Slides and no longer had to merge slides from all your team members? Now they have that for CAD. Onshape does so much more that has allowed our small team to follow ISO procedures like a large team without slowing us down.
Easy to learn no hardware overhead, online classes are free on their website
What do you like best about the product?
Online access makes it great for working anywhere, and not having to have a powerful computer with resources to run it, is a huge plus.
What do you dislike about the product?
connection issues can become an issue from time to time, which can cause issues.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
remote access helps get projects done
Recommendations to others considering the product:
You'll get your money out of it
Best CAD Package for Collaboration
What do you like best about the product?
I never have to send a screen shot again to a client! OnShape is by far the best cloud based CAD package available. It is super intuitive to use and collaboration has never been easier.
If you are switching from Solidworks then the transition will be super easy and you may even find yourself designing a little faster.
If you are switching from Solidworks then the transition will be super easy and you may even find yourself designing a little faster.
What do you dislike about the product?
Sometimes it struggles with really advanced features.
Also sometimes starts to slow down with really complex models and assemblies.
Also sometimes starts to slow down with really complex models and assemblies.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I am a full time freelance design engineer and I use OnShape exclusively to design parts for my clients. The cloud-based features have been so helpful when communicating with clients.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
Just try it out. You will see how awesome it is!
Onshape is the absolute finest CAD I've used
What do you like best about the product?
Sadly I don't use Onshape on even a regular basis and have little time to dig into new features that have been published. I had been a heavy user of SW in the past. Below is some of the roles that I want best. Why the need for a specific Cad defined PC. I such as the cloud oriented idea. The desire to communicate fits very well. As of now the monthly cost is fair for what you are receiving. Software updates are not required which sometimes caused havoc in SW. Re thought out updates with new apps are regularly carried out. The clients are attentive.
What do you dislike about the product?
A few technologies have required to be introduced at system level (component setups) as well as on sketches (edit layouts). Standard bookstore attributes like fittings have space for enhancement and norm shapes of materials in chinese steel are usefully semi-existent.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use Onshape primarily for the development of drawings of robots and injection molding machines used in plastics industry. The configurations of Onshape were particularly helpful in making this process efficient, since the renderings consist of a number of different robots/injection molding machines models.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
OnShape ships with complete functionality for community use, with restricted space approval. If you are operating an enterprise connected to technical CAD, that is cool. We can be found quick and easy. It operates with good connection on any device. Any need to install costly equipment, because it operates on a cloud.
Excellent Tool
What do you like best about the product?
Onshape have done a great job bringing CAD to the cloud. The platform is well designed, and has a quick learning curve for users. This is an ideal tool for small/medium sized businesses, as it has all of the tools an average CAD user would need on a daily basis.
What do you dislike about the product?
Unfortunately Onshape does lack some of the more advanced CAD features. For example, I am not able to create sheet metal parts and assemblies. Additionally, the system does struggle with loading large assemblies over 200 parts or so.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Onshape is great to use in small teams which are not able to afford the costs of industrial CAD solutions. They are able to provide users with the fundamental tools needed to get products off the ground, without having to invest significantly up front.
Very best CAD modelling mechanic tool.
What do you like best about the product?
For the modeling tool, it is quick, easy, and fast compared to other tools.
What do you dislike about the product?
I have never felt any difficulty while using it and therefore no dislike.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
To create the best affordable and faster CAD modeling tool, follow these steps:
1. Research the market to identify existing tools and their limitations.
2. Define the key features that make a CAD tool efficient and user-friendly.
3. Focus on optimizing performance to ensure speed without compromising quality.
4. Consider cost-effective solutions for development to keep the tool affordable.
5. Gather feedback from potential users to refine the tool's functionality.
6. Implement a user-friendly interface to enhance usability.
7. Test the tool extensively to ensure reliability and efficiency.
8. Launch the tool with competitive pricing and highlight its unique advantages.
1. Research the market to identify existing tools and their limitations.
2. Define the key features that make a CAD tool efficient and user-friendly.
3. Focus on optimizing performance to ensure speed without compromising quality.
4. Consider cost-effective solutions for development to keep the tool affordable.
5. Gather feedback from potential users to refine the tool's functionality.
6. Implement a user-friendly interface to enhance usability.
7. Test the tool extensively to ensure reliability and efficiency.
8. Launch the tool with competitive pricing and highlight its unique advantages.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
For optimal computer-aided design, all companies should adopt its use.
Extremely user-friendly CAD experience
What do you like best about the product?
Onshape sets a new standard in computer aided design. It is web-based making it extremely convenient to work collaboratively. No installations or updates needed. Onshape has introduced a lot of new and clever features, among which "Mates" is my favourite. Mating two instances has never been simpler and more intuitive.
What do you dislike about the product?
Switching to a new CAD software can always be time-consuming. But in the case of Onshape it really is worth the effort!
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Onshape helps me in version control, collaborative work, and straight-forward development.
I'm hooked
What do you like best about the product?
In the beginning I was comparing pricing of this to Solid Works. I have primarily used Solid Works in the past. The pricing of Onshape was a fraction of the cost so I thought I would try it for a while, and go to Solid Works down the road when I was ready. Fast forward over a year later and I'm not going anywhere. This software has been awesome. My customers love the ability to see the model from anywhere on any computer and even their smart phone. The ability to share models with my customers and have them follow me in real time has been extremely valuable. If I need help on some sort of advanced detail Onshape support responds quickly and I can see exactly what they are doing to better understand how it is done as well as chat with them through the model chat window. Updates and bug fixes are constantly being released throughout the year, and you don't have to do anything to install them when they are released. They are just there.
What do you dislike about the product?
Onshape has come a long way in a short amount of time, but there are some aspects that don't quite match up to the competition. However, I am sure Onshape is perpetually working to match or exceed what the competitors are doing. While there is a lot of merit with having a cloud based file system, it would be nice to be able to back up a copy of the document. It would also be nice to be able to "Check Out" a document for offline modeling while traveling or in a place with slow internet. I have been to customers facilities where they have slow internet and it becomes painfully slow to work on the model.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
From product design to machine design, Onshape has what it takes to get the job done. No more sharing files with customers for review. Simply share the document with them via a web link, and the customer can see changes in real time.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
This is professional software, and more and more companies are using it every day. You will not be dissappointed.
From SolidWorks to OnShape!
What do you like best about the product?
Have you switched from Word to Google Docs? You will switch from SW to OnShape, for sure! Today's world is collaborative, and OnShape is the only CAD software that has been so from the start.
What do you dislike about the product?
The obligation to be connected is certainly a handicap, but with the development of 5G, it will no longer be a problem at all.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Exchange with my clients remotely by modifying the files "live". Ensure that my suppliers always have access to the latest updated file without asking me for an email and without having to manage file versions; it's a time saver and builds trust. Everyone wins.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
Try to play... take the time to find your organization and get started!
CAD in the cloud is finally here
What do you like best about the product?
No more SolidWorks crashes due to a bug in SolidWorks that doesn't close Excel after editing or creating a sheet metal part. I don't have to redo my drawings 2~5 times because of dangling dimensions. Ease of use for my non-CAD clients so they can review drawings. The cost savings of not having the overhead of a FTP site and a web meeting hosting plan.
What do you dislike about the product?
No automatic center mark creation when clicking on a view. No ability to sketch "circles in the drawing to show location of spot welds. Sheet metal is not fully developed (bridge lances, lances, etc) but it's getting better with every release. Product support is done strictly thru email which can leads to hours and not days in getting issues resolved.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Cost savings! $5000.00/year by eliminating SolidWorks exertion fee, FTP site, and web meeting subscription. I am able to communicate with non-CAD clients in a user friendly viewer. No programs to install or cost associated with a high end laptop to run SolidWorks (approximately $5000.00 for last lap top). I am able to login to any web browser and get to work without the hassles of activating and deactivating my licensee.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
Onshape is a new CAD package that is still very young. Onshape comes out with new features and product enhancements every six weeks. These updates are seamless and requires no downloads or updating of files.
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