SOLIDWORKS Features
What are the features of SOLIDWORKS?
Design
- Drawing
- Modeling
- Visualize
- Rendering
- 3D/solid modeling Tools
- Rendering tools
Edit
- File Import
- Push/Pull
- Views
- Grips
Collaboration
- Annotate
- Documentation
- Data Extract
File Support
- STL Compatible
File Editing
- File Editing
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CAD to CAM
CAD-CAM Import | Import CAD models into CAM 35 reviewers of SOLIDWORKS have provided feedback on this feature. | 91% (Based on 35 reviews) | |
CAM Data Exchange | Support for CAD to CAM data exchange 35 reviewers of SOLIDWORKS have provided feedback on this feature. | 88% (Based on 35 reviews) | |
CAD/CAM Compatibility | As reported in 35 SOLIDWORKS reviews. The solution supports CAD and CAM models | 88% (Based on 35 reviews) |
CNC Programming
CNC Workflows | As reported in 31 SOLIDWORKS reviews. Automated CNC programming workflows | 87% (Based on 31 reviews) | |
CNC Feature Recognition | Feature recognition and conversion This feature was mentioned in 31 SOLIDWORKS reviews. | 85% (Based on 31 reviews) | |
Programming Control | As reported in 30 SOLIDWORKS reviews. Programming control for shop floor equipment | 82% (Based on 30 reviews) |
Machining
Job Set-up | Set up jobs with work coordinates and cutting conditions 32 reviewers of SOLIDWORKS have provided feedback on this feature. | 86% (Based on 32 reviews) | |
Operations | Based on 32 SOLIDWORKS reviews. Handle roughing, semi-finishing, and finishing operations | 86% (Based on 32 reviews) | |
Tooling and Toolpaths | Manage tooling and toolpaths for production This feature was mentioned in 32 SOLIDWORKS reviews. | 89% (Based on 32 reviews) |
Design
Drawing | Based on 85 SOLIDWORKS reviews. Access to basic tools for drawing, such as line, cirlce and polygon. | 94% (Based on 85 reviews) | |
Modeling | Create realistic 3D models of your design This feature was mentioned in 85 SOLIDWORKS reviews. | 94% (Based on 85 reviews) | |
Visualize | Based on 82 SOLIDWORKS reviews. Design your structure in 3D. | 93% (Based on 82 reviews) | |
Rendering | As reported in 83 SOLIDWORKS reviews. Produce 3D visualizations without any integrating hardware. | 80% (Based on 83 reviews) | |
Drawing | As reported in 36 SOLIDWORKS reviews. Access to basic tools for drawing, such as line, cirlce and polygon. | 94% (Based on 36 reviews) | |
PCB layout editing | Ability to modify PCB layouts and PCB circuitry 11 reviewers of SOLIDWORKS have provided feedback on this feature. | 77% (Based on 11 reviews) | |
Schematic editor | Ability to capture electrical properties and other attributes of components, wires, nets and pins. 11 reviewers of SOLIDWORKS have provided feedback on this feature. | 77% (Based on 11 reviews) | |
3D/solid modeling Tools | Ability to modify 3D primitives (parametric editing tools, free-form editing tools, symmetrical editing process, etc.) 51 reviewers of SOLIDWORKS have provided feedback on this feature. | 92% (Based on 51 reviews) | |
Drawing Tools | Ability to access basic drawing tools (line, circle, polygons, etc.) 51 reviewers of SOLIDWORKS have provided feedback on this feature. | 89% (Based on 51 reviews) | |
Editing Tools | Ability to access basic editing tools (erase, trim, extend, undo, etc.) This feature was mentioned in 51 SOLIDWORKS reviews. | 87% (Based on 51 reviews) | |
Rendering tools | As reported in 51 SOLIDWORKS reviews. Ability to access rendering tools (lighting tools, texture mapping, custom material creation, etc.) | 74% (Based on 51 reviews) |
Edit
File Import | Import and export files in a number of different formats. This feature was mentioned in 81 SOLIDWORKS reviews. | 84% (Based on 81 reviews) | |
Push/Pull | Based on 74 SOLIDWORKS reviews. Ability to push or pull the surface of your model in order to get the desired shape. | 82% (Based on 74 reviews) | |
Views | View your model from any angle while you design and edit. This feature was mentioned in 80 SOLIDWORKS reviews. | 92% (Based on 80 reviews) | |
Grips | As reported in 69 SOLIDWORKS reviews. Tools that enable users to reshape, move or manipulate geometry. | 82% (Based on 69 reviews) |
Collaboration
Annotate | Annotate your designs with various notes and tags. This feature was mentioned in 79 SOLIDWORKS reviews. | 86% (Based on 79 reviews) | |
Documentation | Generate 2D drawings of your 3D models. 78 reviewers of SOLIDWORKS have provided feedback on this feature. | 89% (Based on 78 reviews) | |
Data Extract | Extract information from objects, such as attributes and properties. 74 reviewers of SOLIDWORKS have provided feedback on this feature. | 84% (Based on 74 reviews) |
Library
Categorize | Ability to categorize CAD models by use, supplier, or product. 23 reviewers of SOLIDWORKS have provided feedback on this feature. | 89% (Based on 23 reviews) | |
Search | As reported in 23 SOLIDWORKS reviews. Allows users to search by category, supplier, or product. | 85% (Based on 23 reviews) | |
Deduplication | As reported in 24 SOLIDWORKS reviews. Identify duplicate parts or components and remove them to avoid misuse. | 84% (Based on 24 reviews) | |
Feedback | As reported in 19 SOLIDWORKS reviews. Users can rate CAD models and post comments. | 87% (Based on 19 reviews) | |
Component libraries | As reported in 12 SOLIDWORKS reviews. Ability to find and download high quality PCB footprints | 81% (Based on 12 reviews) |
CAD
Types | Include multiple types of CAD models such as MCAD, ECAD, CAE, and BIM. This feature was mentioned in 20 SOLIDWORKS reviews. | 88% (Based on 20 reviews) | |
Models | Support 2D and 3D models, as well as drawings. 25 reviewers of SOLIDWORKS have provided feedback on this feature. | 94% (Based on 25 reviews) | |
Compatibility | As reported in 25 SOLIDWORKS reviews. Provide compatibility with major CAD software products. | 89% (Based on 25 reviews) |
Integration
Catalogs | As reported in 22 SOLIDWORKS reviews. Integrate with 3D parts catalogs systems. | 83% (Based on 22 reviews) | |
CAD & PLM | Integrate with 3D CAD and PLM software products. 23 reviewers of SOLIDWORKS have provided feedback on this feature. | 95% (Based on 23 reviews) | |
ERP | Integrate with ERP systems. This feature was mentioned in 20 SOLIDWORKS reviews. | 87% (Based on 20 reviews) |
Logistics
Integrate | Based on 22 SOLIDWORKS reviews. Integrate with general-purpose CAD software solutions | 92% (Based on 22 reviews) |
Data
3D Format | As reported in 22 SOLIDWORKS reviews. Provide the availability to save data in a 3D format | 93% (Based on 22 reviews) | |
Data Quality | Perform data quality checks This feature was mentioned in 21 SOLIDWORKS reviews. | 87% (Based on 21 reviews) | |
Extra Information | Capture information such as geometry and attributes 21 reviewers of SOLIDWORKS have provided feedback on this feature. | 83% (Based on 21 reviews) | |
Standard Format | Support industry standard formats 21 reviewers of SOLIDWORKS have provided feedback on this feature. | 90% (Based on 21 reviews) | |
Translate | Translate CAD data from one system to another 19 reviewers of SOLIDWORKS have provided feedback on this feature. | 82% (Based on 19 reviews) | |
Validation | Based on 20 SOLIDWORKS reviews. Perform data validation checks | 87% (Based on 20 reviews) |
File Support
STL Compatible | Can support the viewing and conversation of STL files. 53 reviewers of SOLIDWORKS have provided feedback on this feature. | 87% (Based on 53 reviews) | |
3MF Compatible | Based on 39 SOLIDWORKS reviews. Can support the viewing and conversation of 3MF files. | 85% (Based on 39 reviews) | |
OBJ Compatible | Based on 44 SOLIDWORKS reviews. Can support the viewing and conversation of OBJ files. | 84% (Based on 44 reviews) |
File Editing
Mesh Repair | Capable of repairing mesh in imported 3D models. This feature was mentioned in 47 SOLIDWORKS reviews. | 75% (Based on 47 reviews) | |
File Editing | Capable of editing models natively within the platform. 51 reviewers of SOLIDWORKS have provided feedback on this feature. | 86% (Based on 51 reviews) |
Software Integrations
Standalone Slicer | Software is a standalone slicer that intakes 3D models created in other applications. This feature was mentioned in 41 SOLIDWORKS reviews. | 75% (Based on 41 reviews) | |
Inetgrated 3D Modeling | Software also provides built-in 3D modeling capability. This feature was mentioned in 50 SOLIDWORKS reviews. | 89% (Based on 50 reviews) |
Software Type
Cloud-based Platform | Software is available as a cloud-based, in-browser offering. This feature was mentioned in 40 SOLIDWORKS reviews. | 76% (Based on 40 reviews) | |
Downloadable Application | Software is available as an downloadable application. This feature was mentioned in 45 SOLIDWORKS reviews. | 86% (Based on 45 reviews) |
Tools
Dimensioning tools | Based on 36 SOLIDWORKS reviews. Ability to apply standard dimensioning tools to add accurate information to Drawing design. | 94% (Based on 36 reviews) | |
Change units | Change between standard Drawing units applied to measurement and dimensioning only. 34 reviewers of SOLIDWORKS have provided feedback on this feature. | 90% (Based on 34 reviews) | |
3D/solid modeling tools | As reported in 36 SOLIDWORKS reviews. Ability to modify 3D primitives (parametric editing tools, free-form editing tools, symmetrical editing process, etc.) | 92% (Based on 36 reviews) | |
3D modeling tools | Ability to modify 3D primitives (parametric editing tools, free-form editing tools, symmetrical editing process, etc.) 12 reviewers of SOLIDWORKS have provided feedback on this feature. | 92% (Based on 12 reviews) | |
Component placement | Based on 12 SOLIDWORKS reviews. Ability to place circuit components within the PCB design | 88% (Based on 12 reviews) | |
Fluid analysis | Based on 45 SOLIDWORKS reviews. Ability to conduct computational fluid dynamics and thermal analysis | 79% (Based on 45 reviews) | |
Finite element analysis | Ability to conduct finite element analysis test 46 reviewers of SOLIDWORKS have provided feedback on this feature. | 79% (Based on 46 reviews) | |
Multibody dynamics | As reported in 39 SOLIDWORKS reviews. Ability to conduct kinematics and dynamic analysis of mechanisms | 73% (Based on 39 reviews) |
File Options
Import files | Support for a number of file formats for import This feature was mentioned in 37 SOLIDWORKS reviews. | 88% (Based on 37 reviews) | |
Export files | Based on 36 SOLIDWORKS reviews. Support for a number of file formats for export | 91% (Based on 36 reviews) | |
View 2D files | Based on 36 SOLIDWORKS reviews. Ability to view 2D files | 91% (Based on 36 reviews) | |
View 3D files | Based on 37 SOLIDWORKS reviews. Ability to view 3D files | 93% (Based on 37 reviews) | |
Batch convert files | As reported in 29 SOLIDWORKS reviews. Ability to convert a bunch of DWG files to an older or current version available. | 83% (Based on 29 reviews) | |
File size | Support for a range of file sizes without degrading the user experience 35 reviewers of SOLIDWORKS have provided feedback on this feature. | 81% (Based on 35 reviews) |
Customization
Custom commands | Ability to create custom commands or command aliases, change the active customization file, and configure command properties. 11 reviewers of SOLIDWORKS have provided feedback on this feature. | 76% (Based on 11 reviews) | |
Custom interface | Based on 11 SOLIDWORKS reviews. Ability to customize the user interface and recall customizations. Can define the workspace a custom panel should appear in. | 82% (Based on 11 reviews) |
Platform
Board size | As reported in 12 SOLIDWORKS reviews. Ample board space available for PCB design | 85% (Based on 12 reviews) | |
Layers | As reported in 11 SOLIDWORKS reviews. Ample amount of layers to edit PCB designs | 79% (Based on 11 reviews) |
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. 33 reviewers of SOLIDWORKS have provided feedback on this feature. | 72% (Based on 33 reviews) | |
Continuous event modeling | As reported in 34 SOLIDWORKS reviews. Ability to model continous event simulation | 75% (Based on 34 reviews) | |
Mechanical event simulation | Based on 40 SOLIDWORKS reviews. Ability to conduct mechanical event simulation | 81% (Based on 40 reviews) | |
Manufacturing process simulation | Based on 36 SOLIDWORKS reviews. Ability to model a manufacturing processes like casting, molding and die press forming | 79% (Based on 36 reviews) | |
Integrate | Ability to integrate with CAD and PLM software 39 reviewers of SOLIDWORKS have provided feedback on this feature. | 83% (Based on 39 reviews) |
Environment
Hardware support | Based on 45 SOLIDWORKS reviews. Ability to support a sufficient number of hardware developers (by default or through the use of custom drivers). | 83% (Based on 45 reviews) | |
Task | Based on 43 SOLIDWORKS reviews. Support for custom interfaces designed around specific design tasks, by default (out of the box) or through user customization. | 83% (Based on 43 reviews) | |
Manage Multiple Profiles | As reported in 40 SOLIDWORKS reviews. 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. | 83% (Based on 40 reviews) | |
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. 44 reviewers of SOLIDWORKS have provided feedback on this feature. | 85% (Based on 44 reviews) |
Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
3D/solid modeling Tools | Offers the ability to modify 3D primitives, including parametric editing tools, free-form editing tools, and symmetrical editing processes | Not enough data | |
Rendering Tools | Offers ease of use when accessing rendering tools such as lighting tools, texture mapping, and custom material creation | Not enough data | |
Drawing Tools | Provides ease of use when accessing basic drawing tools such as lines, circles, polygons, and other fundamental geometric shapes. | Not enough data | |
Editing Tools | Offers ease of use when accessing basic editing tools like erase, trim, extend, undo, and more. | Not enough data | |
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. | Not enough data |
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Export Files | Supports exporting designs to a variety of file formats, facilitating compatibility with other software and workflows. | Not enough data | |
Import Files | Supports a variety of file formats for import, enabling users to incorporate external data into their designs. | Not enough data | |
File Interoperability | Maintains compatibility with a variety of advanced design and imaging applications, ensuring integration and interoperability across different software platforms. | Not enough data | |
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. | Not enough data | |
File size | Supports a range of file sizes, ensuring smooth performance even when working with large or complex designs. | Not enough data |
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Custom Commands | 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. | Not enough data | |
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. | Not enough data | |
Custom Menus | Ability to create custom menus, sub-menus, and contextual menus. Can create new toolbars and arrange menus in workspace. | Not enough data | |
Custom Interface | Offers the ability to customize the user interface and tailor the workspace according to the users' specific needs and preferences. | Not enough data |
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. | Not enough data | |
Task-based interfaces | Offers tailored interfaces for common tasks by default or through user customization, accommodating individuals' workflow needs and preferences. | Not enough data | |
Manage Multiple Profiles | Supports multiple user interface customizations, allowing users to store and recall interfaces as needed without closing the application or requiring scripting knowledge. | Not enough data | |
Command Clarity | Basic commands have clear names and on-cursor documentation, like tooltips and pop-up descriptions, offers clarification of icons and other user interface elements. | Not enough data |
