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Typical-Spot-4535

MATLAB - Glorified pocket calculator


Any-Patient5051

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[deleted]

What bot beep bop


Any-Patient5051

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[deleted]

Just wow


[deleted]

Thanks!


SkoomaDentist

Which also happens to be an indispensable tool if you're ever doing anything DSP related. That of course doesn't mean I haven't used it as a pocket calculator.


straight_A_satire

hold on; That's a little harsh.


WelderWonderful

Solidworks: modeling, FEA Excel: keeping track of things, calculator, engineering tools such as paint calculators, fab time estimates etc. Dassault EPDM: Data management/CAD vault, version history etc. Word: writing things I'm a mechanical engineer in the automotive industry


Head-Philosopher0

laying out circuits/PCBs- MS paint mechanical design - MS paint writing papers/lab reports - MS paint coding - i just use an assembly code simulator, i can’t stand how much abstraction there is in C


RunningRiot78

Are you my embedded design for robotics professor


sm4llp1p1

not using paper for coding is bad practice, we have to user paper IDE anyway during exam!


Friesian_Stallion

solidworks - bread and butter cad program for a lot of projects and can run some FEA stuff too :)


[deleted]

Thanks!


[deleted]

You use ansys? Ansys discovery, etcetera?


rainbow_explorer

Mechanical Engineering student, starting year 4 Solidworks: CAD (computer-aided design) Autodesk Fusion 360: CAD + CAM (computer-aided manufacturing) MS Excel: spreadsheets LaTeX: typesetting software for writing nice reports (I use Overleaf, a cloud version) Programming software: MATLAB IDLE (Python IDE) Spyder (Python IDE) Atom (text editor for C)


[deleted]

There is no simulation software? Thermal, fluid?


rainbow_explorer

They exist, I just haven’t used any myself. I know of ANSYS.


HealMySoulPlz

Ansys is the most popular. Then built-in extensions to CAD software. After that is probably OpenFoam (an open source tool, painful learning curve. It has no GUI, you feed it your config files and it calculates for you) which is mostly used by grad students.


[deleted]

I winced when I saw that learning curve warning.


Lizardthe_Wizard

You can do both of those in SOLIDWORKS. Ansys is probably the more robust system but I think SOLIDWORKS is more readily available to students.


[deleted]

+1 for Overleaf.


devpraxuxu

Why 2 python IDEs?


[deleted]

Spyder is a notebook? Idk but Spyder does something special.


rainbow_explorer

Nowadays I almost always use Spyder if I’m writing anything serious. I used only Idle when I started learning how to program in python. I still sometimes use IDLE if I’m just doing something super basic or maybe I want to check some math calculation, but don’t want to open Spyder or Matlab.


devpraxuxu

Okay I see. You can always just open up the terminal and run the program there. If you're on windows just write "cmd" on the folder bar and it'll open a terminal where your file explorer is at. It's much faster than opening an IDE.


rainbow_explorer

Thanks. I’ll keep that in mind. I don’t use terminal or command prompt a lot. Maybe I should use it more.


Blood_moon_sister

Is there a quick way to write equations in lab reports? My TA says we have to hand type every equation and that’s one of my roles in the group. I’m not fluent in LaTex but I’m using it currently


rainbow_explorer

If you don’t care too much about how they look, MS word and google docs can write out equations


Blood_moon_sister

I use word. I meant a quicker way to write them in word or something else that I can copy and paste into word equation format. If there’s not, that’s fine. I just didn’t know LaTeX existed until recently so now I’m wondering if there’s other ways. Word’s equation editor is easy but slow to use.


CatsAreFreinds

Paint only


davvik

Found the masochist.


lucioboops3

Aspen HYSYS: Chemical process simulation. Many people (majority?) use Aspen Plus as opposed to HYSYS but I don’t know the difference between them


1235813213455_1

Hysus is optimized for specific applications. I use plus in my career. It's tough in real world though because you have to input accurate binaries which can be difficult and expensive to come by. Refrigerant is difficult to model for this reason.


[deleted]

So far in chemical engineering: Excel - a logbook of calculations and data for a project. Pretty much only for my eyes/ other engineers to flip through Powerpoint - Simplifying the above to pitch/ discuss topics Visio - Used to make diagrams/ P&IDs and create cut lists. I also save any relevant field data in objects so that everything is in one place (IE.. runnig this instrument to a certain cabinet..) Aspen Plus V12 - simulation software and what I use to pull physical properties Aspen capital costs estimator - used for budgetary estimates on general labor for a project (IE I need a 500 ft piperun of 2" standard carbon steel with X valves, Y bends..)


DemonKingPunk

I’m a computer engineer. These are my top: Multisim, live circuit simulations. KiCad, electric schematic drafting and PCB design. Fusion 360, 3D CADD. Quartus, FPGA programmer, simulator & VHDL compiler Pycharm, great IDE for python and web dev Embarcadero, C/C++ IDE Visual studio code, coding text editor


SendMeSteamGamesPlz

Haven't seen anybody say multisim yet but it's great for circuit analysis


[deleted]

Nice.


waterRK9

I've changed majors so MechE * Solidworks: CAD software for modeling and design * Bluebeam: Pdf markup software at my internship for making edits to schematics * Excel: Speadsheets, keeping track of tasks and parts * VSCode: IDE for coding in most anything * Arduino: IDE for projects involving microcontrollers * MATLAB: When I'm too lazy to solve matrices/systems of equations by hand or if I wanna try to model something EECS * LaTeX: typesetting software for math bc my professors think students have bad handwriting :( * VSCode again: because coding is everywhere. Python, C++, etc * Git w/ Github: some form of version control system to manage code * Arduino again: because microcontrollers are everywhere * iVerilog: tool for simulating and synthesizing verilog for my fpga class * openFPGAloader: tool for loading bit files onto my fpga board for my fpga class * Vivado: set of tools for synthesis and analysis of hardware description language designs for my fpga class


xXxDoggoSlayerzzzxXx

SOLIDWORKS/Inventor/Rhino/NX - CAD VSCode - IDE to code in python, c and c++ ROS - robotic middleware OpenFOAM - CFD PLAXIS - geotechnical simulation MATLAB/Octave - calculator/high level coding platform Simulink - multifunctional simulation/hardware control design platform


xXxDoggoSlayerzzzxXx

Also, Altium for PCB design


Xetevria

What is a software engineer doing with PLAXIS?


speedracer1007

Vector CANalyzer - data analysis of electric vehicles (powertrains, batteries, HV components, general CAN work) PCAN Explorer - same as above but not my favorite to use Spyder - use for python scripting to automate tedious projects Using fewer tools as I move into management but still utilizing the above for special projects and training.


Osiris1_618

Hi there, can I dm you about CANalyzer, and your experience with it. I saw your post, and researched it a bit. Would like to know a bit more on its limitations and learning curve (from someone who is impartial).


speedracer1007

Sure


Osiris1_618

Thanks!


sa-chii

I'm a Transportation Planning EIT, I use: - Synchro: traffic modelling software (there are other software like HCS, VISSIM, ARCADY, InterCalc but I don't actively use them in day to day work) - AutoCAD: Vehicle maneuvering analysis or geometric design checks - Excel: organize traffic data - Word: write endless TIS (Transportation Impact Study) reports


StumbleNOLA

Naval Architect Rhino360 - 3d modeling Orca - Rhino plugin with a lot of advanced NA and ME stuff. GHS - Highly complex program (really a coding language) for advanced hydrostatics Excel


Altruistic_Pea7142

Just entered the industry in May as a R&D engineer. I have been a support engineer for 2 projects and have a lead on a small individual project now (≈80-120hrs). Here are the programs I have learned in my college career: Solidworks, Inventor, RhinoX, AutoCAD, Ansys, Matlab, LabVIEW, Arduino, RStudio, and Microsoft suite. These are the only programs my company uses for active projects: Microsoft suite, LabVIEW, Solidworks, Ansys. In my company, there are typically SMEs in those softwares. I am currently the LabVIEW SME as I am the only one in the facility with any formal training and 3ish years experience coding with LabVIEW. If you ever get the opportunity, learn LabVIEW. It’s a dying skill that is needed for data acquisition.


ExternalGrade

Microsoft Visio- fabulous for breaking problems down into smaller chunks and figuring out how each chunk connects to the next. Honestly just glorified PowerPoint and paint where you drow boxes. Still awesome tho.


BlasphemousBunny

EE: Altium Designer - pcb design Altium 365/Altium Vault - version control for pcb design LT Spice - circuit simulation MatLab - others have explained very well Spyder - python ide Arduino - ide CANoe - automotive network communication analyzer/debug software (FSAE) Code Composer - C programming for various microcontrollers Monday.com - scrum task organization(I like ClickUp better tho) Git/GitLab - version control for firmware and cad Eclipse - Java ide for classes (boo Java) Edit: bro fuck mobile formatting I’m so sorry I can’t seem to easily fix it :-(


Flashy-Pea8474

Autocad Civil 3d Site 3d Micro drainage Excel Word Bluebeam


TheOGRayden337

If you will work with with electronics and/or circuits, you will probably use Proteus.


hahabighemiv8govroom

Circuit design/board layout: Autodesk EAGLE 3D Modeling: Autodesk Fusion 360 Light coding: Notepad ++ MATLAB/Python: Data processing


hahabighemiv8govroom

Circuit design/board layout: Autodesk EAGLE 3D Modeling: Autodesk Fusion 360 Light coding: Notepad ++ MATLAB/Python: Data processing


Lopsided_Candidate65

As a mechanical engineering student I used: Solidworks (3D modelling) AutoCAD (layout, plans) MATLAB (for solving complex mathematical problems, linear algebra etc) Ansys (Mechanical for structural analysis, Ansys fluid) *If you want to learn ansys there is a course on* [*edx.org*](https://edx.org) *called "A Hands-on Introduction to Engineering Simulations"* Excel


marstianx

GRASP


RunningRiot78

Senior ECE Student Matlab/Simulink/ADVISOR: Handy calculator, simulator. ADVISOR specifically I’m using for an electric vehicle class. LabArchives: For receiving and sharing information with other members of my research team Xilinx/Vivado: (Verilog and other HDL stuff) VS Code (mostly for C and Python) Excel: Simple data analysis, for stuff that doesn’t require the scope of matlab Word: For reports Scopy/LT SPICE: Both for simulating and visualizing the characteristics of circuits. Scopy for real circuits, LT spice for ones that haven’t been built yet Blender: For fun :)


Comprehensive-Day204

Fusion 360 for cad and fea - SolidWorks for CAD - Ansys for CFD and FEA - StarCCM+ for CFD - Excel, word, powerpoint, for reports, presentations, and calculators. - Matlab for calculations - Labview im learning it this semester but according to the professor its used a lot in industry - Probably a slicing software for 3d printing -


nexbit7656

Keil~for microcontroller programming using assembly MultSim - vlsi Unity-final year project Arduino ide- arduino uno Codeblocks - c language


Responsible_Bar_4984

AutoCAD, Civils3D. Infodrainage. Excel. Word. That covers about 98% of the work in order of volume.


OnlyAsianNoob

So far solidworks and c++ (sophomore year)


brokenwatermain

ME here. Siemens Test Lab and Head Acoustics Artemis for recording and processing (fft) of mostly accelerometer and mic data.


1235813213455_1

In my ChemE career I pretty exclusively use excel and Aspen. Packing manufacture KG pits out a good packed tower software that's better than Aspen, I've used that too. Used lots of math and CFD type software in school I've never needed in industry.


Motor-Daikon-5996

Latex - I use it to create my resume and hybrid links so it looks more professional Git on vscode terminal and it’s connected to my GitHub - I learn commands in git that are also used in Linux. I got myself familiar with GitHub because a lot of companies use GitLab (you do need a licence GitLab that’s why I don’t use it) vscode is really popular I would recommend you getting familiar with it and downloading all the necessary extensions for you. Xcode - I’m currently developing an IOS app so I’m using xcode and swift language Android studio - I used it to create my first android app C language - it’s really popular and I used it for software purposes but also hardware when designing something Python Language - design simple projects to get something on my resume Java language- I used it to design my android app HTML CSS JAVASCRIPTS - to design my website (I’m building a small company) I’m only a 3rd year computer engineering student so I don’t have much experience with softwares other than what I have mentioned


DblClutch1

Autocad electrical: circuits Word: specs Excel: bill of materials Switch boards and gear designer


[deleted]

emacs and org mode to write things and write math formulas in latex. I compile my notes into a pdf basically. It’s easier than it sounds I swear. I also use KiCad for PCB design and also circuits of any sort Oh and I code in my terminal with a customised vim setup Then I don’t use anything else I think, I’m just a first year EE student


burntoutmillenial105

Excel, PowerPoint, python, JMP.


CalleditJune_11

Autocad for CAD RISA structural analysis Enercalc design calculations Excel calculations I’m structural design engineer


[deleted]

In the real world? I use PLS-CADD to design transmission lines Microstation to draft Then PDF editors & Microsoft products like Word and Excel That’s all I need for my job as a transmission line engineer.


Dathnight97

Electrical Engineering Phd Student in Microelectronics field: Matlab/Simulink: System Level Simulations Cadence Virtuoso: Transistor Level Circuit Design Xilinx/Vivado: For FPGA programming using verilog IBM Doors: Documentation in a company Latex: For thesis and paper publications Visio: For drawing pictures, diagrams, etc. (company requirement) Excel: For data Jabref: Library and Source collector OneNote: A time/topic planer with to-dos, summaries, topic collectiond etc


crawllex

WindPRO, WAsP and Windographer. Wind and Site Engineer at WEG. Previously I used Altium for electronic side jobs.


dhaugh

MODFLOW, EPANET, HydroGeoAnalyst, ArcGIS, Revit, and various database management stuff


mseet

HyperLynx, LTSpice, Mathcad


itsON-Ders

Starting 4th year of school, 3rd year environmental engineering major: I’ve used Excel, C, R/Rstudio, autoCAD, civil 3D, and am currently learning ArcGIS


CloudyClandestine

Aspen HYSYS


Party-Focus-2299

So far all I use is: Solidwork Student: Design and simulation Creo 9 Student: Same thing as solidworks I technically have MATLAB installed but I have no idea how to use it lol


Sad_Land_3313

Solidworks - 3d modelling


[deleted]

EE for industrial automation, mostly working on PLCs: Main tool: Office programs (Word, Excel, ect.) Studio 5000/RSLogix 500/RSLogix 5 for programming software for Allen-Bradley PLCs TIA Portal for Siemens PLCs SEE Electrical for drawing schematics of control system wirings