solidworks &solidedge

[james78]

How similar are the two packages, basically on a recruiting front a ideal candidate has much experience with Solidegde but not much on Solidworks, how closely related are they and could the Solidegde skill be of use when learning Solidworks?
Thanks for any input!

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

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They are very similar in capabilities, but use different approaches for configurations; SE uses separate but linked files whereas SW uses one file. SE has a more structured flow in the steps required to create features whereas SW flow is more flexible.

Either software will get the job done. It comes down to personal preference on how. I've used both and prefer SW, but I learned SW first so that plays a big part in my preference.

Have the VARs setup demos for your type of work. The canned demos are good, but may not reflect your specific needs.

 

[james78]

in your opinion would a experience Solidegde user, be able to us Solidworks adequately?

 

[dgowans]

If the candidate you're speaking with has the other necessary skills, I wouldn't worry much about the software you use. IMO, all of the solid modeling packages use pretty much the same methodology to build parts and becoming proficient in a new one is a matter of learning where the right buttons are.

I'd be more concerned from a hiring perspective if your candidate had no 3D experience at all.

 

[zuccus]

James,
To kind of expand on what dgowans had to say. If the person has 3D "parametric" experience and all of the other skills look good, I am sure they will do fine.

The parametric expereince being alot different then the way say AutoCAD does things.

Zuccus

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

As with any new software, a learning curve is to be expected. It depends very much on the individual as to how quickly and how well they can adapt to using different packages. If they want to learn it they will do well.

 

[Heckler]

How similar are the two packages, basically on a recruiting front a ideal candidate has much experience with Solidegde but not much on Solidworks, how closely related are they and could the Solidegde skill be of use when learning Solidworks?

If someone has the ability and attitude to learn a 3D MCAD package in my experience I would have to say learning another package would be a matter of knowing where and how regarding the menus structure. I would look more at the candidates fundamental engineering skills then what MCAD package they have been using for the last five years.

Heckler
Sr. Mechanical Engineer
SWx 2007 SP 3.0 & Pro/E 2001
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[AnnaWood]

And to add to what the guys have been saying. If the candidate has a strong desire to learn new stuff (anything not just a new CAD package) that is a good thing.

Desire to learn, being flexible and open to change and new ways of doing things is important, along with the other skills they possess.

Regards,

Anna Wood
SW 2007 SP4.0, WinXP
Dell Precision 380, Pentium D940, 4 Gigs RAM, FX3450

http://designsmarter.typepad.com/solidmuse

http://www.phxswug.com

 

[swertel]

The way I view it, CAD is just another tool in the engineer's/designer's toolbox. I see some job candidates that will only take a job if the company uses program X. Or, they'll hire onto a company during its growth phase thinking that they'll convince them to switch to program X. Too bad, program Y works well enough and there is legacy data and procedures already in place - why reinvent the wheel? Those types of people end up quitting after one year.

But to bring it back on topic, SE and SW are essentially the same program with a different user interface. Get passed that, and any user can work between the two. They both use the same underlying kernel to create geometry, they both use the same licenses to create the geometric elements and relationships. They just go about it in a different fashion. What one software doesn't have, it will pick up at the next release and vice versa.

(Anna, I sent you an email as well. Small world bumping in at two different locations. I look forward to at least chatting with you.)

--Scott

http://wertel.eng.pro

 

[AnnaWood]

Scott,

Yes, it is a small world in the SolidWorks forum network...

E-mail recieved.

Later,

Anna Wood
SW 2007 SP4.0, WinXP
Dell Precision 380, Pentium D940, 4 Gigs RAM, FX3450

http://designsmarter.typepad.com/solidmuse

http://www.phxswug.com

 

[james78]

Thank you for the inputs here, I'm glad that your comments support my thinking!

James