That is, the CAD and CAE programs could be integrated so that design adjustments could easily be made. Before programs had shared databases, all CAD designs needed to be imported into CAE programs. In the process, information is sometimes lost, causing problems for the CAE engineer. In order to make an adjustment to the product, the design needed to be edited in CAD, and sent back to the CAE engineers. There are many advantages to having a common interface for CAD and CAE programs.
Engineers can switch between the two much more easily, without lost information.
As a result, there is a less chance of flaws in the product. Products can be analyzed while in the design stage. Previously, products were analyzed after the separate objects were already created. Problems with the design will be tackled as it is being created. SolidWorks creates applications that integrate already existent programs on computers.