r/SolidWorks is a subreddit with 127k members. The community frequently discusses solidworks, help, modeling, design, and cad, and they frequently recommend/review cad, cad software, and rendering software, and the most common flair used is cad, certifications, error, 3dexperience, and product render.
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Popular Topics in r/SolidWorks
#1
Solidworks
347 posts
#2
Help
180 posts
#3
Modeling
99 posts
#4
Design
72 posts
#5
Cad
43 posts
#6
Hard Time
34 posts
#7
Looking For
26 posts
#8
Part
26 posts
#9
Looking
22 posts
#10
Struggling
22 posts
Products Discussed in r/SolidWorks
Cad
23 reviews
#1
Logitech
4.8★ from 6 reviews
#2
Solidworks
4.0★ from 4 reviews
#3
Fusion 360
3.0★ from 2 reviews
Cad Software
14 reviews
#1
Blender
3.8★ from 5 reviews
#2
Fusion 360
3.5★ from 2 reviews
#3
SolidWorks
4.0★ from 2 reviews
Rendering Software
12 reviews
#1
KeyShot
4.3★ from 3 reviews
#2
SolidWorks
3.7★ from 3 reviews
#3
Blender
4.0★ from 2 reviews
Flair Used in r/SolidWorks
#1
CAD
: "Switch gear showcase"
82 posts
#2
Certifications
: "Passed the CSWP with a perfect score! (and some need-to-knows)"
11 posts
#3
Error
: "Solidwork -> Slicer Problem"
9 posts
#4
3DEXPERIENCE
: "MySOLIDWORKS Lessons and Learning Paths - NOW FREE FOR EVERYONE (including Maker version users)!"
5 posts
#5
Product Render
: "How to turn on Shadows (and lighting actually) in Drawing mode SLDDRW ?"
4 posts
#6
Data Management
: "Repair tool for lost file references and wonky toolbox parts."
3 posts
#7
Hardware
: "Automatic thread suppression for imported models"
3 posts
#8
Meme
: "Found on LinkedIn"
2 posts
#9
Simulation
: "How to validate by FEA tubular chassis in solidworks simulation?"
2 posts
#10
3rd Party Software
: "Add in that keeps track off all your projects hours and generates reports"
1 post
Member Growth in r/SolidWorks
Yearly
+24k members(22.9%)
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Last updated: July 25, 2026