3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS

Turbocharge your SOLIDWORKS experience with cloud-based design, collaboration and data management capabilities.

  • What is 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS?

    3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS offers the same industry-leading desktop 3D CAD millions of users around the world know and love, but takes it to the next level with powerful browser-based CAD tools, all built from the ground-up with secure, convenient cloud data management at its core.

    3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS is available in Standard, Professional and Premium packages, just like the desktop version.

    Now you can take advantage of robust collaboration, built-in online data and product lifecycle management, intuitive conceptual design, industrial and sub-D modelling, photorealistic rendering, animation and linear static simulation capabilities.

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  • Case study: OE Systems

    Swedish pioneers in renewable wave energy, OE Systems, revolutionised their design and development processes with 3DEXPERIENCE Works. Thanks to our advanced cloud-based platform, they’ve:

    • Simplified complex design and development tasks.
    • Enhanced team collaboration.
    • Boosted efficiency.
    • Are bringing innovations to market faster with cloud-based Simulation.

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3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS Product Comparison

Feature Standard Professional Premium
Online Licensing
Cloud Data Management
3DCreator – Browser-based Parametric Modelling On The Cloud
Project Lifecycle Management (PLM) On The Cloud
Team Collaboration On The Cloud
Governance On The Cloud
Part & Assembly Modelling
2D Design
Productivity Tools
Design Reuse & Automation
Interference Check
Manufacturability Checks
Advanced CAD File Import/Export
Xtended Reality (XR) Exporter
3DSculptor – Browser-based Subdivision Modelling On The Cloud
CAD Standards Checking (Design Checker
Automated Tolerance Stackup Analysis (TolAnalyst)
Design for Cost (SOLIDWORKS Costing)
Reverse Engineering (ScanTo3D)
Photorealistic Rendering (Visualize Professional Connected)
Advanced Surface Flattening
Pipe & Tube Routing
Electrical Cable & Wiring Harness Routing
Rectangular & Other Section Routing
Time-based Motion Analysis
Linear Static Analysis for Parts & Assemblies

Frequently Asked Questions

    • How does the licensing work compared to the Desktop version?

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    Unlike Desktop SOLIDWORKS, where perpetual purchase options exist, 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS operates on a Cloud-based licensing system rented quarterly or annually and accessed through the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. This necessitates an internet connection, although offline mode is available for up to 30 days. Named-user licensing facilitates access across various devices, including tablets and mobiles, eliminating the need for serial numbers.

    • How do you upgrade 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS?

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    3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS is classed as ‘Software-as-a-Service’ (SaaS) and, as such, updates automatically, eliminating scheduled downtime for upgrades. Users always have access to the latest version, ensuring no version disparities among collaborators.

    • What is browser-based CAD?

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    Every version of 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS includes the 3DCreator role, which enables easy-to-use parametric modelling from a web browser on PC and Mobile devices. The 3DSculptor role in 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS Professional and Premium adds Subdivision modelling features for quickly sculpting organic shapes on the go.

    • How does the User Interface (UI) compare to Desktop SOLIDWORKS?

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    While some tools are introduced and outdated features removed, the 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS UI remains largely similar to Desktop SOLIDWORKS. Integration of new features such as lifecycle and data management into the Command Manager enhances convenience without major interface alterations.

    • Do API, custom macros, and 3rd-party add-ins work with 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS?

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    Currently, 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS does not offer compatibility with custom API or add-ins like DriveWorks, SolidCAM and SWOOD. If you require the use of API or partner products, we suggest exploring the Collaborative Designer for SOLIDWORKS role. This connects Desktop SOLIDWORKS to the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform, enabling cloud capabilities alongside partner products. If these features are important to you, please get in touch with us to discuss your requirements.

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