Onshape Features
What are the features of Onshape?
Design
- Drawing
- Modeling
- Visualize
- Rendering
- Drawing
Edit
- File Import
- Push/Pull
- Views
- Grips
Collaboration
- Annotate
- Documentation
- Data Extract
File Support
- STL Compatible
Software Type
- Cloud-based Platform
Tools
- Dimensioning tools
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Design
Drawing | Based on 211 Onshape reviews. Access to basic tools for drawing, such as line, cirlce and polygon. | 87% (Based on 211 reviews) | |
Modeling | Create realistic 3D models of your design This feature was mentioned in 214 Onshape reviews. | 93% (Based on 214 reviews) | |
Visualize | Design your structure in 3D. 209 reviewers of Onshape have provided feedback on this feature. | 90% (Based on 209 reviews) | |
Rendering | As reported in 172 Onshape reviews. Produce 3D visualizations without any integrating hardware. | 74% (Based on 172 reviews) | |
Drawing | Based on 140 Onshape reviews. Access to basic tools for drawing, such as line, cirlce and polygon. | 87% (Based on 140 reviews) | |
PCB layout editing | Ability to modify PCB layouts and PCB circuitry | Not enough data | |
Schematic editor | Ability to capture electrical properties and other attributes of components, wires, nets and pins. | Not enough data | |
3D/solid modeling Tools | Ability to modify 3D primitives (parametric editing tools, free-form editing tools, symmetrical editing process, etc.) This feature was mentioned in 10 Onshape reviews. | 88% (Based on 10 reviews) | |
Drawing Tools | As reported in 11 Onshape reviews. Ability to access basic drawing tools (line, circle, polygons, etc.) | 85% (Based on 11 reviews) | |
Editing Tools | Ability to access basic editing tools (erase, trim, extend, undo, etc.) 11 reviewers of Onshape have provided feedback on this feature. | 85% (Based on 11 reviews) | |
Rendering tools | Ability to access rendering tools (lighting tools, texture mapping, custom material creation, etc.) This feature was mentioned in 10 Onshape reviews. | 77% (Based on 10 reviews) |
Edit
File Import | Import and export files in a number of different formats. This feature was mentioned in 207 Onshape reviews. | 86% (Based on 207 reviews) | |
Push/Pull | As reported in 171 Onshape reviews. Ability to push or pull the surface of your model in order to get the desired shape. | 81% (Based on 171 reviews) | |
Views | As reported in 202 Onshape reviews. View your model from any angle while you design and edit. | 89% (Based on 202 reviews) | |
Grips | Tools that enable users to reshape, move or manipulate geometry. 175 reviewers of Onshape have provided feedback on this feature. | 80% (Based on 175 reviews) |
Collaboration
Annotate | Annotate your designs with various notes and tags. 189 reviewers of Onshape have provided feedback on this feature. | 81% (Based on 189 reviews) | |
Documentation | Generate 2D drawings of your 3D models. 199 reviewers of Onshape have provided feedback on this feature. | 82% (Based on 199 reviews) | |
Data Extract | Extract information from objects, such as attributes and properties. This feature was mentioned in 181 Onshape reviews. | 81% (Based on 181 reviews) | |
Supplier alignment | As reported in 12 Onshape reviews. Allows users to colalborate with suppliers and partners on product development projects | 82% (Based on 12 reviews) | |
Communication | Include features such as chat that internal and external users can use to communicate This feature was mentioned in 12 Onshape reviews. | 82% (Based on 12 reviews) | |
Development | Based on 12 Onshape reviews. Helps users and suppliers or partners colalborate on product development activities | 85% (Based on 12 reviews) | |
Document Management | Allows user to collaborate on creating and managing documents and files This feature was mentioned in 12 Onshape reviews. | 83% (Based on 12 reviews) |
File Support
STL Compatible | Can support the viewing and conversation of STL files. This feature was mentioned in 148 Onshape reviews. | 86% (Based on 148 reviews) | |
3MF Compatible | As reported in 67 Onshape reviews. Can support the viewing and conversation of 3MF files. | 79% (Based on 67 reviews) | |
OBJ Compatible | Can support the viewing and conversation of OBJ files. This feature was mentioned in 90 Onshape reviews. | 80% (Based on 90 reviews) |
File Editing
Mesh Repair | Capable of repairing mesh in imported 3D models. This feature was mentioned in 73 Onshape reviews. | 60% (Based on 73 reviews) | |
File Editing | Capable of editing models natively within the platform. This feature was mentioned in 114 Onshape reviews. | 85% (Based on 114 reviews) |
Software Integrations
Standalone Slicer | Software is a standalone slicer that intakes 3D models created in other applications. This feature was mentioned in 73 Onshape reviews. | 58% (Based on 73 reviews) | |
Inetgrated 3D Modeling | As reported in 119 Onshape reviews. Software also provides built-in 3D modeling capability. | 89% (Based on 119 reviews) |
Software Type
Cloud-based Platform | Based on 149 Onshape reviews. Software is available as a cloud-based, in-browser offering. | 96% (Based on 149 reviews) |
Metadata
Repository | Maintain a single repository for all product data and manage access rights 31 reviewers of Onshape have provided feedback on this feature. | 91% (Based on 31 reviews) | |
Taxonomy | Based on 27 Onshape reviews. Define product taxonomies, categories, and other types of classification | 74% (Based on 27 reviews) | |
Types | As reported in 27 Onshape reviews. Manage multiple kinds of product metadata such as descriptive, administrative, and rights management | 81% (Based on 27 reviews) |
Data Management
Version Control | As reported in 37 Onshape reviews. Tracks versions and changes, including options to check-in and check-out | 91% (Based on 37 reviews) | |
Alignment | Based on 30 Onshape reviews. Aligns product data from various sources such as ERP and PLM | 86% (Based on 30 reviews) | |
Workflows | Include workflows and approvals to define who is responsible for which type of data This feature was mentioned in 33 Onshape reviews. | 84% (Based on 33 reviews) | |
Lifecycle | Manages product data across its lifecycle phases such as as-designed, as-planned, and as-built 31 reviewers of Onshape have provided feedback on this feature. | 82% (Based on 31 reviews) |
Tools
Dimensioning tools | Ability to apply standard dimensioning tools to add accurate information to Drawing design. 139 reviewers of Onshape have provided feedback on this feature. | 88% (Based on 139 reviews) | |
Change units | Change between standard Drawing units applied to measurement and dimensioning only. This feature was mentioned in 131 Onshape reviews. | 91% (Based on 131 reviews) | |
3D/solid modeling tools | Based on 134 Onshape reviews. Ability to modify 3D primitives (parametric editing tools, free-form editing tools, symmetrical editing process, etc.) | 91% (Based on 134 reviews) | |
3D modeling tools | Ability to modify 3D primitives (parametric editing tools, free-form editing tools, symmetrical editing process, etc.) | Not enough data | |
Component placement | Ability to place circuit components within the PCB design | Not enough data | |
Fluid analysis | As reported in 10 Onshape reviews. Ability to conduct computational fluid dynamics and thermal analysis | 40% (Based on 10 reviews) | |
Finite element analysis | Based on 10 Onshape reviews. Ability to conduct finite element analysis test | 60% (Based on 10 reviews) | |
Multibody dynamics | Ability to conduct kinematics and dynamic analysis of mechanisms | Not enough data |
File Options
Import files | Based on 135 Onshape reviews. Support for a number of file formats for import | 89% (Based on 135 reviews) | |
Export files | Support for a number of file formats for export 136 reviewers of Onshape have provided feedback on this feature. | 91% (Based on 136 reviews) | |
View 2D files | Based on 126 Onshape reviews. Ability to view 2D files | 80% (Based on 126 reviews) | |
View 3D files | Ability to view 3D files 135 reviewers of Onshape have provided feedback on this feature. | 92% (Based on 135 reviews) | |
Batch convert files | As reported in 88 Onshape reviews. Ability to convert a bunch of DWG files to an older or current version available. | 80% (Based on 88 reviews) | |
File size | Support for a range of file sizes without degrading the user experience 124 reviewers of Onshape have provided feedback on this feature. | 85% (Based on 124 reviews) |
Library
Component libraries | Ability to find and download high quality PCB footprints | Not enough data |
Customization
Custom commands | Ability to create custom commands or command aliases, change the active customization file, and configure command properties. | Not enough data | |
Custom interface | Ability to customize the user interface and recall customizations. Can define the workspace a custom panel should appear in. | Not enough data |
Platform
Board size | Ample board space available for PCB design | Not enough data | |
Layers | Ample amount of layers to edit PCB designs | Not enough data |
Work
Discrete event modeling | Ability to model discrete event simulation such as analyzing event-driven system models and optimizing performance characteristics such as latency, throughput, and packet loss. | Not enough data | |
Continuous event modeling | Ability to model continous event simulation | Not enough data | |
Mechanical event simulation | Ability to conduct mechanical event simulation | Not enough data | |
Manufacturing process simulation | Ability to model a manufacturing processes like casting, molding and die press forming | Not enough data | |
Integrate | Ability to integrate with CAD and PLM software | Not enough data |
Environment
Hardware support | Ability to support a sufficient number of hardware developers (by default or through the use of custom drivers). | Not enough data | |
Task | Support for custom interfaces designed around specific design tasks, by default (out of the box) or through user customization. | Not enough data | |
Manage Multiple Profiles | Support for multiple user interface customizations. Can store and recall interfaces as required by a specific user without closing the application and without the need for scripting knowledge. | Not enough data | |
Command Clarity | Names of basic commands are clear and easy to understand. On-cursor documentation, such as tool tips and pop-up descriptions, provide clarification of icons and other user interface elements. | Not enough data |
New Product Introduction
Ideation | Gather and analyse ideas for new products or product enhancements 12 reviewers of Onshape have provided feedback on this feature. | 82% (Based on 12 reviews) | |
Time-to-market | Calculate the time to market for new products or improvements to existing products 12 reviewers of Onshape have provided feedback on this feature. | 83% (Based on 12 reviews) | |
Cost estimating | Provide users with cost estimation tools for new products or enhancements This feature was mentioned in 11 Onshape reviews. | 74% (Based on 11 reviews) | |
Product approval | Deliver workflows that can be used by managers to approve or reject new products and features This feature was mentioned in 10 Onshape reviews. | 85% (Based on 10 reviews) |
CAD
CAD Models | As reported in 12 Onshape reviews. Allows users to create new CAD models or import them from CAD systems | 94% (Based on 12 reviews) | |
CAD Options | Based on 12 Onshape reviews. Support CAD options such as computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) or omputer-aided engineering (CAE) | 86% (Based on 12 reviews) | |
Conversion | Based on 11 Onshape reviews. Provides functionality to convert CAD models into bills of materials (BOM) | 80% (Based on 11 reviews) |
Product Data Management
Data Quality | As reported in 10 Onshape reviews. Manages the quality of the product data and ensures its up to date | 80% (Based on 10 reviews) | |
Version Control | Tracks and audits versions and changes, including options to check-in and check-out 11 reviewers of Onshape have provided feedback on this feature. | 86% (Based on 11 reviews) |
Bill of Materials
BOM management | Provide the ability to deliver product variations such as configure-to-order and engineer-to-order 11 reviewers of Onshape have provided feedback on this feature. | 85% (Based on 11 reviews) | |
Multi-level BOM | Bills of materials can be combined, merged, and nested to create multi-level BOMs This feature was mentioned in 10 Onshape reviews. | 85% (Based on 10 reviews) | |
BOM Types | Manages BOM types such as manufacturing BOM (mBOM) or engineering BOM (eBOM) | Not enough data | |
BOM visualization | Provide users with the ability to visualize the BOM in a 3D environment. 10 reviewers of Onshape have provided feedback on this feature. | 82% (Based on 10 reviews) |
Engineering Change Management
ECR Workflows | Deliver workflows to approve or reject engineering change requests (ECR) | Not enough data | |
Change Management | Based on 11 Onshape reviews. Allows user to manage changes to product configurations while maintaining the functional and physical attributes of a product throughout its lifecycle. | 82% (Based on 11 reviews) | |
ECO Management | Create and manage engineering change orders (ECO) based on ECRs or from scratch | Not enough data |
Simulation
Virtual Testing | Users can create virtual environments to test product characteristics | Not enough data | |
Analysis | Analyse multiple simulations to determine product strenghts and weaknesses | Not enough data | |
Optimization | Simulation results can be used to improve product design and development | Not enough data |
Analytics
Reporting | Provide users with the ability to report progress made throughout the product lifecycle. | Not enough data | |
Product Intelligence | Provide insights into product performance from multiple data sources | Not enough data |
Quality management
Quality planning | Provide users with the ability to identify all functional needs of the product ahead of time and incorporate this information into each stage in the product development lifecycle | Not enough data | |
Traceability | Ensures that all quality issues can be traced back to the root causes | Not enough data | |
Compliance | Ensures compliance of items according to regulatory, safety, and environmental specifications | Not enough data |
Integration
ERP | Integrates with manufacturing ERP solutions | Not enough data | |
MES | Integrates with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) | Not enough data | |
PIM | Integrates with Product Information Management (PIM) software | Not enough data | |
Maintenance | Integrates with software for maintenance such as Enterprise Resource Management (EAM) | Not enough data |
Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
3D/solid modeling Tools | As reported in 16 Onshape reviews. Offers the ability to modify 3D primitives, including parametric editing tools, free-form editing tools, and symmetrical editing processes | 90% (Based on 16 reviews) | |
Rendering Tools | As reported in 14 Onshape reviews. Offers ease of use when accessing rendering tools such as lighting tools, texture mapping, and custom material creation | 77% (Based on 14 reviews) | |
Drawing Tools | As reported in 16 Onshape reviews. Provides ease of use when accessing basic drawing tools such as lines, circles, polygons, and other fundamental geometric shapes. | 77% (Based on 16 reviews) | |
Editing Tools | As reported in 16 Onshape reviews. Offers ease of use when accessing basic editing tools like erase, trim, extend, undo, and more. | 93% (Based on 16 reviews) | |
Text Editing Tools | Provides ease of use when accessing basic text creation and modification tools such as font style, multi-line text, wrap-around text, justification, spell checker, etc. This feature was mentioned in 16 Onshape reviews. | 75% (Based on 16 reviews) |
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Export Files | As reported in 16 Onshape reviews. Supports exporting designs to a variety of file formats, facilitating compatibility with other software and workflows. | 93% (Based on 16 reviews) | |
Import Files | Based on 16 Onshape reviews. Supports a variety of file formats for import, enabling users to incorporate external data into their designs. | 86% (Based on 16 reviews) | |
File Interoperability | Maintains compatibility with a variety of advanced design and imaging applications, ensuring integration and interoperability across different software platforms. 16 reviewers of Onshape have provided feedback on this feature. | 86% (Based on 16 reviews) | |
Backwards compatibility | Maintains compatibility between current and previous versions of their file formats, allowing users to open and work with files created in older versions without issues. This feature was mentioned in 15 Onshape reviews. | 91% (Based on 15 reviews) | |
File size | Supports a range of file sizes, ensuring smooth performance even when working with large or complex designs. This feature was mentioned in 16 Onshape reviews. | 86% (Based on 16 reviews) |
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Custom Commands | Based on 15 Onshape reviews. Offers the ability to create custom commands or command aliases, change the active customization file, and configure command properties according to user preferences and workflow requirements. | 84% (Based on 15 reviews) | |
Custom Scripts | Ability to create custom scripts to automate tasks, such as add standard layers or styles to a drawing, update the title block, or automate plotting tasks. This feature was mentioned in 13 Onshape reviews. | 85% (Based on 13 reviews) | |
Custom Menus | Ability to create custom menus, sub-menus, and contextual menus. Can create new toolbars and arrange menus in workspace. This feature was mentioned in 15 Onshape reviews. | 80% (Based on 15 reviews) | |
Custom Interface | As reported in 13 Onshape reviews. Offers the ability to customize the user interface and tailor the workspace according to the users' specific needs and preferences. | 88% (Based on 13 reviews) |
Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Hardware support | Supports hardware developers by default or through the use of custom drivers, ensuring compatibility with various hardware configurations commonly used by designers and engineers. 13 reviewers of Onshape have provided feedback on this feature. | 92% (Based on 13 reviews) | |
Task-based interfaces | As reported in 11 Onshape reviews. Offers tailored interfaces for common tasks by default or through user customization, accommodating individuals' workflow needs and preferences. | 86% (Based on 11 reviews) | |
Manage Multiple Profiles | Based on 12 Onshape reviews. Supports multiple user interface customizations, allowing users to store and recall interfaces as needed without closing the application or requiring scripting knowledge. | 92% (Based on 12 reviews) | |
Command Clarity | As reported in 12 Onshape reviews. Basic commands have clear names and on-cursor documentation, like tooltips and pop-up descriptions, offers clarification of icons and other user interface elements. | 96% (Based on 12 reviews) |
