"SolidWorks emerged in 1993 to produce a 3D CAD software package that was not only powerful but also affordable. After a few years of development, it was acquired by Dassault Systèmes in 1997, and over time, it has steadily built upon its core capabilities. This includes parametric modelling, 2D drawing generation, assembly modelling, and photorealistic rendering. 32 years on from its inception, SolidWorks has stiff competition in the form of Autodesk Inventor, Autodesk Fusion 360, and Onshape."
"Its omission from our guide to the best 3D modelling software is not because of its lack of quality but simply because of its niche target market, fitting nicely into our list of the best CAD software. In my testing, I was very impressed by the software's capabilities and will be interested to see in the future how it competes with more 'nimble' alternatives that are springing up."
SolidWorks launched in 1993 to provide an affordable yet powerful 3D CAD package and was acquired by Dassault Systèmes in 1997. Core capabilities include parametric modelling, 2D drawing generation, assembly modelling, and photorealistic rendering. The software competes with Autodesk Inventor, Autodesk Fusion 360, and Onshape, with Fusion 360 and Onshape emphasizing entirely cloud-based, browser-run design tools. Typical evaluation workflows use a free trial, build models from resources and from scratch, employ both 2D and 3D tools, apply photorealistic materials, and conduct analyses. Pricing includes Basic, Professional, and Premium plans with Cloud Services and a starting annual cost of $2,820/£2,088.99.
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