Mechanical Engineering Software

The software works slightly slower on PC's than HECRAS itself, but the difference is negligible. It offers so many other powerful and useful features which make up for this. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I'm currently using the software for a CLOMR and LOMR Fema submittal for a large construction project. And each year, I continue to use the software for various floodplain projects. GeoHECRAS and Civilgeo is always there to help me every step of the way. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

However, NX CAD has its drawbacks - the program is not quite friendly for new employees, which means that the process of their training may take a lot of time. This can further drop the potential for coming up with strategies for improvisation that help the team to speed up on projects. Additionally, the resource requirement stands high and when used in a system, conflicts with available hardware and therefore there are cases of hanging a bit often. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Due to its features, NX CAD allows addressing the task of effective cooperation within large design processes, enabling accurate modeling and making adjustments in processes and patterns. This has to the benefit of our work by expanding our capacity to execute bigger projects and to guarantee that our designs are realizable as well as precise. It also reduce mistakes during the designing phase, thus eliminating the possible wastage of a lot of time and resources. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

While SketchUp excels in many areas, there are a few drawbacks, especially when it comes to 3D printing. The software isn’t specifically designed for creating models intended for 3D printing, which can lead to issues like non-manifold geometry, overlapping faces, or gaps in the model. These issues often require additional time for troubleshooting and fixing before a model is ready for printing.

Additionally, the precision tools in SketchUp, while sufficient for many design tasks, can sometimes feel limiting when exact measurements and tolerances are critical for 3D printing. This can result in models that don’t print as intended without further refinement in more specialized 3D printing software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SketchUp solves several key problems in the design process, particularly in visualization and communication. One of the biggest challenges in architecture and design is translating complex ideas into clear, visual representations that clients and collaborators can easily understand. SketchUp’s intuitive interface and powerful modeling tools allow me to quickly create detailed 3D models, making it easier to convey design concepts and explore different options in real time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Only a "cosmetic" dislike, icons not just as crisp as they could be. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The main reason for moving to ZWCAD was on cost, but have to say I wish we had found this earlier. So number 1 is that there has been a big cost saving with no detriment to functionality.

We are very profficient in CAD so the switch to ZWCAD was not for a specific feature but have found that ZWCAD is very stable and (fingers crossed) have not a single crash since using ZW. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There are a few small bugs with the software that are not deal-breakers (I still really like the software and will continue to use it), but the issue is that if someone who doens't know hydroogy well is using the program, they may think the model is running fine when in reality it isn't. For example, I have noticed with Curve Numbers that the program defualts to 25% impervious area. If you have already accounted for IA in your CN you need to make this 0%. Then when you export to HEC-HMS the 25% is back in the model again. If you aren't aware of this or aren't paying close attention, this would be easy to overlook. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Watershed delineation and assigning hydrologic parameters for different flow events. PMP/PMF analysis. I can get models up and running in record time with the awesome built in functions that GeoHMS provides. It's a very functional and powerful software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There are still some things that Onshape doesn't have that other CAD programs have had but every program seems to have something that others don't and it appears to just be a matter of time before Onshape will have added all the shortcuts that I was used to in other programs.

The Android version of Onshape is a bit underwelming but the fact that I can show things on my phone is pretty great! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Onshape is the primary CAD program that my company uses. It allows for easy collaboration between remote employees and head office. As well as multiple users working on the same projects. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Only AutoCAD is the high cost of licenses Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

For me as a BIM Manager, AutoCAD’s ability to produce highly detailed drawings is essential for integrating designs into broader building information models. Its compatibility with BIM tools Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I really miss the old designs.

Siemens has chosen to make it more similiar to NX anad other siemens products.

Some user interfaces are now are harder to use then before, I guess it will need to get use to.

Other then that need to get it running more fast on large assemblies. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

We are acheiving faster market times.

We have greatly reduced times for going into manufacturing, faster design itterations and increased overall productivity.

Total of 4 workstations we have in our factory and we can streamline design reviews and communicate better.

Very strong sheetmetal tools help us desgin customized solutions for our customers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Autosave option is not working properly and most of projects lost. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

A vast community and extensive resources, including tutorials and forums, are available for users to learn and troubleshoot issues. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

For those who are entirely new to CAD software, the initial learning curve can be a bit steep. While the program offers a user-friendly interface, some beginners might find it challenging to grasp all its features and capabilities. More comprehensive introductory tutorials or onboarding resources would be beneficial. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One of the primary challenges in the CAD industry is the high cost of licensing and maintaining CAD software. Many professional-grade CAD programs can be prohibitively expensive for small businesses, independent designers, or those with limited budgets.

CMS IntelliCAD provides a cost-effective CAD solution that offers a full suite of CAD features at a fraction of the cost of some other CAD software packages. This affordability opens up access to powerful CAD tools for a broader range of users.

As a user, this cost-effectiveness translates into significant savings. You can access powerful CAD capabilities without the financial burden of more expensive software, making it a practical choice for startups, small businesses, and freelance designers. It allows you to allocate resources to other aspects of your projects or business Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Require some more import funcionality then it will be more useful to us Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

We have a large team over here and with ARES we have good collaborative features like Commenting on the drawing, picture note and Version history. Which really helped us to cut down our overall project completion time.

With ARES we have productivity tools like smart dimension, powertrim etc. also which we are getting benefits in our projects. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There is a problem with the Trim command. You can't trtim doing crossings, only by individually clicking the line to be trimmed.Irritating, but not a deal killer. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

As a sole proprietor primarily using SketchUp to create 3D models, I use DraftSight to convert CAD files received from clients to a format compatible with the version of SketchUp I'm running (Version 7 from 2007--the last free version to import AutoCAD and DXF files). As chief cook and bottle washer, I also do regular CAD drafting with DraftSight. It keeps me compatible with the modern bloatware versions of AutoCAD while remaining relatively fast-loading, accurate, and easy to use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It is possible that it lacks some basic tools, such as the option to create cones, which is essential for designing models that will be molded later. In the field of textures, I would like to see everything in a more realistic image, although it already looks spectacular right now. Exporting the V's for use in other rendering software is somewhat complicated. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

We are creating plastic housings for electronic components and we need to make many iterations. For us, it's very important that designing is easy since we spend many hours on it. The interaction with the iPad is very important as it is our essential work tool. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

You need to master how planes work, if you intend to asemble your parts and components easily, simulating real world relationship between the parts via the asssembly enviroment.

You need to fully understand assembly modeling especially if you are working on a large project with over a thousand part. etc

You need to understand the file structuring and basic file handling within inventor, else you would run into constant erros trying to reuse or locate design files. Sometimes the errors can cost you the clients trust if not managed properly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The ilogic feature in inventor basically hands me the power to automate my design, create variations and initaite design configurationns in a controlled manner. This leads to my ability to meet clients need in the shortest possible time.

Adopting Inventor for my product design workflow makes the entire experince smooth. I am giving the ability to implement and insert fastners, mechanical weldments, belt and chain drives, mechanical frames an others, through calculated, and analysis-based processes,thus making informed design decisions.

Basically, an ADMS console is required to set up a server, then an Autodesk vault client is set up for authoring of design data into the sever, via dedicated file structures. All i did was to link Inventor to my Autodesk vault, then all my designs from inventor was easily checked in and out of the vault, ensuring proper design documentation , control, and secuirty, to mention a few. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There is nothing to underline from this CAD system and the final 3D production quality is nice. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Creating professional Mechanical 2D drawings and modeling of various projects 3D designs and even BIM management using this CAD tool is easy and very productive and also helps save time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Being a specialized software, Altium Designer can be complex and feature-rich, which may overwhelm beginners. Additionally, more complex designs require significant system resources, potentially leading to performance issues on less powerful machines. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Altium Designer's integration with Molded Interconnect Devices (MID) technology enables me to create 3D circuit carriers that combine mechanical and electronic functions in a single component. Although integrating mechanical design and PCB can sometimes be time-consuming, this feature helps reduce both the time and complexity of production.

MID integration also breaks the constraints of traditional 2D PCB design, allowing greater flexibility in component placement and routing, even though it is still a niche technology.

Regarding the PCB design process, the schematic capture with hierarchical design capabilities helps me organize and manage complex or modular designs much more effectively. Without these capabilities, such designs would otherwise be a headache to work with.

When working on complex projects, it can be easy to overlook design rules necessary for correct PCB manufacturing. The automation of this process with Design Rule Checking (DRC) ensures that the PCB complies with manufacturing standards, avoiding costly mistakes in the production stage. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

None that i can recall. Easy training and interface is very friendly with different responsive features allowing easy navigation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Professional roads and drainage drawing and design creation and to analys stormwater and easy management of multiple projects document is perfect. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Two aspects of Autodesk Fusion 360 that I find less favorable are its dependency on an internet connection and its CAD file compatibility. While being a cloud-based software generally offers significant advantages, features like real-time collaboration and automatic saving can be challenging in areas with limited connectivity. Additionally, despite supporting many file formats, the conversion of files during export is often limited, resulting in the loss of details or geometries when importing to other softwares. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The design workflow for preparing objects for 3D printing in Fusion 360 offers numerous benefits. The ability to directly export models to 3D printing software like Ultimaker Cura or Formlabs reduces the need for multiple tools, creating a seamless workflow. The mesh editing and repair tools for STL and OBJ files are especially useful when working with scanned objects or imported medical image files, as they help identify and fix common issues like holes, non-manifold edges, and intersecting faces.

As a cloud-based software, Fusion 360 allows me to access CAD files from anywhere and on any device, improving collaboration with clients and stakeholders who might not have the software installed on their devices.

The cloud-based computation for simulation tools, such as finite element analysis and static or thermal stress tests, frees up my local computing resources. As an individual designer, it gives me access to advanced analyses that would otherwise require significant computational power.

Finally, in Mechanical Computer-Aided Design, the ability to use both parametric and direct modeling is a great feature. It allows me to easily make changes and adapt designs before fully constraining a mechanical model. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

A few set of feature are hard to understand as a beginner but I contacted customer support which was super useful and got my queries resolved in less than a day. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I am a full time Masters of Science Student and I always have to design different structures for my Thesis. I always find this tool useful and use this regularly for my studies and project. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sometimes the software has glitches where it wont allow me to update a PCB project from a cloud workspace and shows a Git error.

Would be much better if the software is optimised for weaker systems Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Cloud platform makes it extremely easy to collaborate with a team to manage and divde work load.

The BoM creation is also a wonderful feature which saves a lot of time.

Comparison feature incase of any conflict between other users on the same projects. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.