Solid edge and Solid work, which one is better?
Comparing between solid work and solid edge.
12 Answers
Better at what, exactly?
As basic modelers go, they're very comparable. Simulation wise, SE uses the Nastran solver... if you don't already know about it, then just know that it's been around a very long time and forms the backbone of most high-end CAD solvers. The simulation process in SE seems less clunky to me overall, but I'm not a SE power-user by any stretch and my SWorks experience dates from '98 to 2012, so I'm a bit 'behind' on new advancements.
The one thing in my mind that really sets the two apart is SE's use of synchronous technology.. a similar tool-set to what's available in NX. A very powerful tool-set that I use often in NX and at this point can't imagine living without.
This is a good introduction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xm1Wf3FK59Y#action=share
Dear Samuel Sanjoto,
As per My point of view we cannot compare between software's rating which is better because each one is specialized in different things, more over we can say like what advantages or disadvantages that both have.
More Software doesnt matters when it comes to design if you are well familiar with one particular software you can do wonders.
Coming to you question solidworks as better environment than solidedge as per my experience.
A very interesting question.
Better at what exactly?
I'll assume this refers to better technology that is going to make you more productive and get your job done faster. This is why i prefer and have used Solid Edge for many years. I also find Solid Edge easier to use (subjective I know)
Its worth remembering that SolidWorks is built on technology that is owned and developed by Siemens. The same technology that they have based Solid Edge on. This is namely the modelling kernel (Parasolid), and the constraint engine (D-cubed).
What SolidWorks doesn’t get though is synchronous technology. This frees you of traditional design constraints that come with traditional history based modelling tools (like SolidWorks). It allows you to make the design changes needed without having to worry about the way parts were originally modelled (really handy when design intent changes). It also allows you to edit models that have been imported. Never underestimate the power tand speed hat synchronous technology brings to your design process.
Solid Edge has grown into a very comprehensive and capable portfolio that covers design, simulation (structural and flow), manufacturing, technical publications and fully scalable data management.
The latest version has also brought about some fantastic next generation design tools around the area of generative design (topology optimisation) and reverse engineering. These are among the best in class as far as I can see and are powered by another Siemens technology called Convergent modelling which allows you to work on models that contain mesh and b-rep geometry.
If your question is based on the fact you need to decide which one to buy. I urge you to check out Solid Edge – you won’t be disappointed.
It depends on User. Some feels Solidworks as better and some feels in other way.
But All CAD software CAN do all the job that other CAD programs can do....!!!!
Both are the same, parametric.
The diference is how easy is to find the commands.
See video:
https://youtu.be/5ErOKkcZXWc
Hi Samuel,
It depends really on what you pretend to do with these solutions! It's like asking if you prefer a BMW or a Mercedes, really. For general purpose 3D modeling, they are quite similar and even the kernel is the same (Parasolid). There is one thing that really sets them apart: Synchronous Technology, from Siemens. You can only find it in Solid Edge and NX, and if you want to work with models created in other systems, then it will save you tons of time. Just look for examples in YouTube to know a bit more about this great technology. Either way, they are both great systems. And great cars! :)
Having spent a few years using both SolidWorks and Solid Edge, my opinion is SolidWorks is the better program, at least for the general mechanical modeling I've been doing over this past decade or so of using them.
I've found that SolidWorks (Dassault Systemes) has put a LOT more effort into making the software as intuitive and quick to use as possible. They put a lot of R&D into "reducing the number of clicks" it takes to make a certain function work. i.e. both programs can do the same function - Solid Edge it takes 7 clicks to complete the function, SolidWorks takes 4 clicks to complete it. Over the course of a day, this saves time - you get more done because it doesn't take as long to design things.
Solid Edge DOES have Syncronous Technology - I took some time working through the tutorials on this when I started working with Edge, but having come from a solid parametric background, I just can't get comfortable with it.
I keep wanting to be able to click a feature in a feature tree and type in a dimensional modifier instead of dragging faces around trying to get things right. It's much more like trying to work with clay and push, pull, move things rather than the strict logic of math, like parametrics.
Also, SolidWorks is capable of understanding math and equations, which i REALLY like... say I want to modify a dimension by x.xxx amount, I just click the dimension, type +x.xxx and hit enter, boom it knows it and it works, rather than having to do the math myself and type in an updated dimensions. It is also able to deal with complex equations as well.
Anyway, that's my bit. I prefer SolidWorks to Solid Edge - They both can do most of the same things, but in my opinion, SolidWorks does them better/easier.
it depends.
i have used both software for 10 years.
i must say, i really love the Syncronous Technology in solid edge, but that is the only thing that makes the diffrence.
the last five years i have been working with solidworks, on the side. and now i use ONLY solidworks. Solidworks offer much more to work with. sheetmetal, frame, weldment, simulation and so on.
but i still have a solid edge stand alone, wenn i need to import a stp, and make small changes :)
SolidWorks :-
batter interface
user friendly
tools
accuracy
covered industries more then solid edge
solid works i think is better.
Solidworks is the best...
