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Waste of money !!!You cannot import your own files in, the App states functionality you can't use ! beware ! tried on iphone 6 and iPad Pro. cannot import using all means..Version: 3.3.1

Missing plenty of options.Considering that this is the first version it isn't bad. However it is missing a good number of viewing options that the desktop version has. For instance, hiding parts, viewing in transparent/wireframe, perspective etc aren't included. Considering the desktop version is free to download, you'd expect a version that you pay £1.49 for would have this functionality. Hopefully we'll see these soon in an update..Version: 1.0.0

Not working!Downloaded the app and the sample data that comes with the app works like it should. When I try to open parts or drawings or assemblies something opens on the app but no data is displayed and I can zoom, rotate and select the views without any data shown. Contacted customer service and got an email back asking some questions about my device but did not hear anything back after my response a month ago. I DON’T RECOMMEND THIS APP - IT’S NOT WORKING!.Version: 7.2.7

CrashedSo I just paid for this and everytime I try to open a file, it will just crash. Not worth the money..Version: 6.1.0

Great concept, still a bit flakyIn general this is a pretty good app. I love the idea of being able to view eDrawings models on the iPad, and certainly the interface is very easy to use. The display is great too! I have a couple of small gripes: * App has crashed several times when loading models * There still seem to be issues with loading larger models.Version: 1.0.1

Cannot open personal filesNo way to open personal files from cloud storage or from emails. Can only access example files..Version: 4.0.0

Did what I wanted mostlyApp price was good. Great to look at solid works file. Quick and responsive. Lacks ability to measure in any way, and $10 was a bit high for me to accomplish that. Great to view designers concepts quickly. Low overhead so works great. I would have given 4 stars if it measured..Version: 3.3.1

Long way to go...It's great that Solidworks is developing something for the iPad, but the thing is this is only a development, and I hope it's nowhere near the final version. I agree with what strict9trip has said. On the positive side, this is a brand new app from a great software company so it's bound to get better quickly. It would be great to see Dropbox functionality! And what about a walk through mode like in Solidworks?.Version: 1.0.1

Doesn't workSave your money..Version: 1.0.1

CrashIt would be great app if it would stay open long enough to display anything. I experience frequent crashes. It's a decent tool, but until the stability has been fixed, I wouldn't bother..Version: 2.0.1

Highway robberyI cannot open any of my own files. This app only opens the example files that come pre-packaged with the app. Pretty much you will pay $1.99 to have the eDrawings icon on your home screen. That's all the functionality you will get out of it until they fix the bugs..Version: 5.0.0

Won’t load my solid works filesKeeps crashing.Version: 6.0.3

Ok for version 1.0.0Definitely needs some of the basic functionality such as hiding and untidiness components, cross section view, view measurements and many others. Right now, it's more like a toy than a professional tool. Keep going guys..Version: 1.0.0

Crashes on startJust downloaded edrawings. Restarted iPad several times. Program still crashes on startup.Version: 1.0.0

Crashes instantlyCrashes straight away when splash screen opens. Opens and crashes within 1 sec of opening app. iPhone 8 with latest iOS.Version: 30.0.5019

Good start, but waiting for key featuresFor 1.0 version, it not bad, but for $2.00 I was expecting similar features to free desktop version. Hopefully the next version adds the features noted in comments by everyone. Additionally, I would like to see: - ability to adjust light source. So many times the models a blown out due to strong highlights. - ability to change model color - select / highlight individual components by clicking on model, with ability to show/hide them - needs ability to see wireframes and turn on and off over shaded model - Agree with other comments: needs a file system for creating folders for different projects, and integrated cloud support. This is critical. I haven't synced with iTunes on mac with cable ever since iOS 5 came out. Looking forward to next update..Version: 1.0.0

Crashes in startupWould love to be able to use this app but it only seems to be able to open part files smaller them 1mb, any larger and it crashes.Version: 1.0.0

WhyWhy can you not - from email "open in" e-drw. This makes it impossible to open from e-mail or even drop box. Very frustrating..Version: 1.0.1

It would be worth it....The app doesn't allow you to load a file from a cloud drive. When viewing my drawings on google drive there is no option to open in the app. Same thing when viewing email attachments. It's not worth any penny if you can't even view your drawings. Please update your app!!! This app could be so good..Version: 4.0.1

Ready for the next versionWorks well with simple assemblies. Starts to slow down a lot when your assembly has more than 100 parts. Normally I wouldn’t have an issue with that but some of the games are rendering with a lot more complexity than a 100 part assembly. Basically I’m looking for better performance before I can give it a better rating..Version: 3.3.1

Does not function correctlyAlthough the sample files load in fine, the buttons to load in your own files do not appear to function..Version: 3.3.1

Needs update. will not open from google drive or DropboxUsed to be able to open files from Google drive or drop box. Seems the app has not been updated to work with ios9 well or with the latest cloud storage solutions. it's is now unusable - as the original features simply do not work. Needs update. So very disappointing to come back to a great app that is now just obsolete..Version: 4.0.1

Gimmick appAll you can do is spin a model around, all options are missing. You can only view the first page of a drawing. They should not charge for this app. Struggles with a 2mb drawing..Version: 1.0.0

Unable to open any of my filesI am using an iPad mini with iOS 9.2.1. The app did not let me even try to open any of my own files, let alone SolidWorks files. So, unfortunately it is useless to me. I'm glad I only bought the basic app for $2 and not the proverbs ion for $10. I don't want my money back, I want what I paid for..Version: 3.3.1

AR needs improvingWhilst cool this app needs updated to utilise Apples more efficient ARKit. Look at the app by Solidhaus. That uses the ARkit render AR models. It doesn’t need a QR target and works well. Drawings needs to be as good as that..Version: 7.2.7

Great idea, but it crashesFinally! SolidWorks finally came out with an app to view my parts. I still get Memory Warnings and it crashes if I try to open a SLDASM instead of a non-eDrawing assembly. Dropbox can send files to this app, but it would save several time consuming steps if this app could access the Dropbox folders directly. Please update soon!!!.Version: 1.1.0

Cool if you can get it to work.Can only see samples until, finally, I was able to open in>copy to eDrawings from Google Drive in Safari. It did not work from the Google Drive app, nor from Mail, nor from iCloud Drive. It does not show up in my Settings either. Something is definitely wrong and needs to be fixed. Once I was able to open my files, it was really cool to view easm files on the road..Version: 5.0.0

Doesn't workI've used solid works for 6 years now so I'm familiar with models, parts and assemblies and thought this app would be a nice addition. However , opening any assemblies I've created and sent to the phone, they simply do not show. The samples work fine. Rubbish. Refund please..Version: 3.3.1

Can’t use penNo point to this $2 app....Version: 9.0.9

Less than uselessWhen you pay money for an app to help you work while away from your computer and that app is unreliable (crashes upon opening anything) it leads to 1 star reviews. That being said, if you would like to raise your blood pressure or work on your ability to cope with anger, then I would recommend you purchase this!.Version: 2.1.0

Imports with all dimensions showingSaved an eDrawing in solidworks, opens on my pc fine but when opening on iPad or iPhone the models has all the model dimensions showing with no way of hiding them. This make it unusable!.Version: 5.0.0

Does not correctly update a revised model on an iPad 2Despite repeated attempts to open a revised eDrawing on my iPad 2, the app will only open a previous eDrawing version that no longer exists anywhere. Same eDrawing model will open correctly on my iPhone 4s. I have uninstalled and reinstalled, but app will not show the latest eDrawing on my iPad. App needs work. iOS up to date on both devices. Using Dropbox to hold files..Version: 3.0.1

Doesn’t work with ios14??Opens and instantly closes.Version: 9.2.1

Major disappointmentThis is a pretty big disappointment. Other then the ability to view your models. You can't do anything else with it. Why would anyone want to use this? The Autocad version is so much more functional. Lots of work will be needed for this to be able to compete with autocad ws. Definitely not worth the $2 this is listed at..Version: 1.0.0

Good start - but looking forward to some basic functionsThe app is solid ! Rotation / zoom is smooth. Features are lacking You expect the kinds of features this app has on a free app, but it's 1.99 Very limited at the moment , I'm hoping updates will bring these missed features out. I would pay 9.99 for a viewer with - section tool - measure tools - ability to hide parts/show within the assembly - transparent parts show as solid in this viewer - pls fix - Markup / screenshot with quick markup tools. With ability to email to peers with mark up notes.Version: 1.0.0

Good but missing featuresThis applications is good as it lets me view my 3d Solidworks model .EPRT file. However I need to have the ability to have measurements. It should show me width/height in either milimeters or inches and also allow me to select faces and get a measurement for it as well. It would also be nice to be abkle to see how much material was needed to build a model when showing a client. I heard that some of this can be accomplished in the $9.99 version. I scratch my head at this as this viewer is completely free for the Mac and PC..Version: 3.3.1

WorthlessCrashes (instantly) with anything but the tiniest assembly..Version: 8.1.6

Edrawings?I have been waiting for a long time to get a good CAD viewer on my IPad. It was a real let down when it crashed on the first file. I tried to load a 7mb ( small file ) and the app crashed after about a minute trying to load. I tired a 2mb file and the app loaded the file but a memory warning was displayed on the screen. I tilted the screen couple times and the app crashed trying to update the graphics. You have to lock the screen orientation or it will crash. I just updated from 1.0 to 1.0.1 on my IPad1. Still can't load a 7mb file..Version: 1.0.1

Looks GreatJust what we required to share designs. Like the PC version this is a productivity tool. Missing ability to manipulate components (hiding components, wire frames). Annotate capability would be nice too. I assume it is in the works. I would not mind to pay even a little more for the full featured version..Version: 1.0.0

Not working well for me.I noticed that it said you can turn off layers. But the menu bar to access this feature is so close to the edge, I can't get the window to open. And no measurement yet..Version: 1.1.0

50% of real eDrawingIt's about time Solidworks comes out an app for iPad. Thanks to iPad, this version of eDrawing is easier to maneuver than using a mouse in PC. Unfortunately, I feel more than 50% of the eDrawing functions are left out... Things to improve: 1. View parts in transparent mode 2. Able to add comments 3. Able to move parts around in a assembly 4. Able to take measurement 5. Able to make a section view 6. Able to hide a part The list can go on and on, but I am happy this viewer finally arrived! Thanks Solidworks. Please keep up the good work..Version: 1.0.1

Large files crashI tried opening a 30mb file and the app just keeps crashing. This is on the new iPad, some of my fellow employees have the same issue on the ipad2. It is a great start but this app needs major improvement including cloud storage or at least link to Dropbox..Version: 1.0.0

VR Not WorkingUncertain if this is related to me trying to use iPod Touch Gen4 but VR Model does not spin when device moves. Works fine in the Google Droid version I purchased..Version: 5.0.0

It's A Start!This is a good start SolidWorks! I have needed an iPad viewer since, well since the iPad first came out. As a mechanical designer I use my iPad to organize my work. I use it in presentations, and design reviews to show progress and discuss results. But I have always had to rely on pictures or PDF drawings. Now I can at least show the model! Please don't stop here! We need a measurement tool, a section tool, and the ability to show/hide/isolate parts. I'm looking forward to the first update!.Version: 1.0.0

SlowToo slow for general use on 2D draft sight drawings- gave up on it.Version: 3.3.1

Upgrade optionI got the base app to try the app, no need to purchase the Pro app at higher price. Now the extra features Pro offers would be helpful. To get the extra features you must pay full price for Pro app after already paying money for base app. Would be nice to have an upgrade price/option..Version: 7.2.7

RubbishDownloaded and installed without any problems. The edrawing opened and only displayed a blank window. Not impressed..Version: 3.2.0

Looks promising but just crashesHave tried to open a few files and they have all crashed at some point or another. Disappointing. (iPhone).Version: 3.2.0

Does not work on ac.I got this on iTunes nonuse with my Mac. it does not work.Version: 4.0.1

Not enough featuresDo not waste your money on this. Lots of features are missing. Can’t measure, can’t read markups, cant add markups, no moving function..Version: 30.1.33

What a scam!This is app is terrible. It just doesn't work. It will not open any of your files. The only thing you can view is the samples they have provided. Why would anyone care about their drawings? I want to see my drawings. I want my money back..Version: 3.3.1

Useless - Doesnt work in iOS!!I download this app and paid for it after using the free one which used to work amazingly but then stopped working. So I paid for the same one and it still doesn’t work. When sending an asm file it used to show and I could move the design around etc Now it doesn’t show an image. You can’t even load a sample and use it. What a rip off. I would have given it any star but I had to select at least ONE star before I could send this feedback..Version: 9.0.9

Its kind of ok1: there is no move function, so there is no way to take a part from an assembly and move it individually away to show inside the model 2: there is no section feature. 3: explode only works with models that have been exploded then saved with the explode config 4: there is no option to side load the models i.e. you can only add them through email or network 5: there is no measure function 6: you cant mark up or stamp drawings Overall I'm not entirely happy with the app and it looks to be less than 50% of a full function "free" copy of edrawings ……. The only positive thing I can see at this point is the ability to show a rough representation of the model..... saving a model as a jgp and pasting it to MS Word would have more functions.Version: 1.0.1

Useless, doesn’t deserve even a centIt doesn’t make sense that the developer of this application is one of the biggest firms in CAD/CAM technologies and they are around probably for more than 20 years yet all they can create is such an awful, useless, full of bugs, frustrating app. I have 2020 iPad Pro 12.9 and still can’t even watch the AR tutorial video let alone using AR function using the LiDAR. I would try to get a refund however this application is not even worth my efforts getting a refund. You charge people thousands of dollars per year. If you are not capable of creating an application for viewing the models not for editing or creating them, then hire people that could meet some acceptable standards. That’s the least you could do if you have any respect at all for your customers. Thank you for reading..Version: 8.1.6

Good startClean, simple and stable and easy to use Feature request --> measuring tool. this feature would be a great addition..Version: 1.0.0

Not badThis is a nice app but it could use a bit more options to make it more useful. Right now most of the work with 3d models has to be done on a computerr before sending the file for viewing on the ipad. It would be nice to have the ability to section the models directly from the ipad. It would also be nice to turn visibility of individual components on/off. These two things would make this much more useful for practical purposes like conveying design ideas to a customer or to a manufacturer..Version: 1.0.1


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