The difference between solidworks and CAD, mainly lies in the function, scope of application, the design effect of the three aspects:
1, the function is different
AutoCAD belongs to the CAD (computer-aided design) software of a kind, mainly two-dimensional map. solidWorks belongs to the CAD and CAE (computational analysis) software, through the Installation of plug-ins, but also CAM (machining and manufacturing) functions.
2, the scope of application is different
CAD industry is basically used to mark out the engineering drawings and the like. solidworks contains the functions of CAD, with three-dimensional modeling, welding, sheet metal, stamping (plug-ins), rendering, motion simulation simulation animation, finite element analysis, engineering drawings, CNC programming (plug-ins) and other functions, more than the AutoCAD function. a lot.
3, the design effect is different
CAD design, it is easy to "top-down" design, from the overall framework, subassemblies, parts, etc., the operation is simple, the graphics can be modified at will, but it is easy to produce the error. Solidworks design is more intuitive, the program is easy to understand; 2D drawings are directly from the 3-D diagrams. 2D drawings are generated directly from 3D, there will be no drafting errors, the assembly can be analyzed.
Baidu Encyclopedia-SolidWorks
Baidu Encyclopedia-AutoCAD