Does Onshape do simulation?

Can Onshape do FEA?

Unfortunately, Onshape doesn’t include CFD or FEA simulation capabilities—so what can you do? Well, let me introduce you to SimScale. Built with many of the same core ideas and features of Onshape, SimScale is the future of computer-aided engineering (CAE) just like Onshape is the future of computer-aided design (CAD).

What is the purpose of Onshape?

Onshape is a cloud-based computer-aided design (CAD) software. Using web-based servers, software users can collaborate on a single model, editing and interacting at the same time. The program is intended for many industries looking to design products, machine parts, industrial equipment, etc.

What programming language does Onshape use?

Use custom features created by the Onshape community, or write your own with FeatureScript: the same programming language used by Onshape developers to develop all native Onshape features.

What is FeatureScript?

FeatureScript is a new programming language designed by Onshape for building and working with 3D parametric models.

How old is Onshape?

Company history



Founded in 2012, Onshape was based in Cambridge, Massachusetts (USA), with offices in Singapore and Pune, India. Its leadership team includes several engineers and executives who originated SolidWorks, a popular 3D CAD program that runs on Microsoft Windows.