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Solidworks is good but not affordable.


Of note: they have made their user forum completely useless and it looks like they will soon adopt a cloud-based, subscription model about which their users are quite unhappy.


I honestly hope their cloud based push causes their downfall. It's different enough that I think it will open the door for millions of users to look around for other options for their CAD software. It's going to be a perfect opportunity for a cheaper (open source??) software to step in and eat their lunch.


Please, no!


They have a "maker license" that's less un-affordable (iirc about $100 or $150 a year?), and they provide access either for free or even more discounted than the maker license for students & the like.

Though based on other comments it sounds like that may not be the case for long so ymmv




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