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5. Admin | Create a Community for Team Collaboration

In this video we will discuss how to create a new community and add members to that community. We will also cover the different community visibility types and who has access to them. Finally we will discuss the differences between each member role and what kind of access they grant within the community. As an administrator you will also control the settings globally for all communities on the platform. To do this, check out the Community Options in the Platform Management section below. How To

1. Admin | Access Your Platform for the First Time

To access your company's platform for the first time you should follow the below checklist! If you have already activated your 3DEXPERIENCE platform environment, you can access it here and move to the next step; if not, continue to step one. Activate Your 3DEXPERIENCE Platform Before you can access the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, you will need to ensure your platform has been activated. 1. CHECK YOUR INBOXLook for your email with the Subject: "Action Required: Your 3DEXPERIENCE platform is

4. Admin | Create a Folder Structure Using Bookmark Editor

The Bookmark Editor helps you to organize and manage your SOLIDWORKS CAD and non-CAD content. In this short video we explore how to create new bookmark folders and build out a bookmark structure. Bookmark Folders are effectively tags that are added to your data, they are displayed in a folder like structure, enabling you to manage your data in a familiar way. This helps users when transitioning from windows folders or similar. How To In this video you will learn how to create a new bookmark

3. Admin | Create a Place to Store Your 3D Data Using Collaborative Spaces

This video will show you how to create new Collaborative Spaces to store your SOLIDWORKS content as well as adding members and assigning permissions to these collaborative spaces. As an administrator, your you will use the Platform Management Cockpit dashboard to access the Collaborative Spaces Control Center. How To In this video you will learn how to create a Collaborative Space for you and or your design team to use. Edit the settings and permissions of a Collaborative Space, and add members

2. Admin | Your First Steps as a Platform Administrator

This video will help you to take your first steps as a platform administrator. You will learn how to navigate the Platform Management Cockpit dashboard, and will get an overview of some of the key steps to setting up your platform. As an administrator, your first landing point is the Platform Management Cockpit dashboard. This dashboard is a curated collection of the key administration applications that you can use to setup your company's 3DEXPERIENCE platform. How to In this video, you will

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My Pack and Go Windows covers a lot of useless space

Hello, Whenever I use the packngo feature the window that opens is quite big, however the useable space in that window that contains useful information is a tiny portion in the middle. Screenshot: The grey space at the bottom, in particular, is immense for no reason. The only option I have at the moment is to stretch the window manually to give myself more useable space. Even the list could at least extend to the right to the edge of the window, but it doesn't. Is there a way to change this?

🖥️ SOLIDWORKS Video Tutorials and Tips

Video Tutorials from the SOLIDWORKS Training team Beginners Guide to:SOLIDWORKS CADIn this beginners guide to SOLIDWORKS series, you'll dive into the process of designing a pair of needle nose pliers using SOLIDWORKS Design. 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS , SOLIDWORKS with Cloud Services , SOLIDWORKS Design Cloud Services: SOLIDWORKS Connected to 3DEXPERIENCELearn how you can take advantage of Cloud Services and the 3DEXPERIENCE platform by checking out the Get Started video series. 3DEXPERIENCE

3DEXPERIENCE World 2026 Call for Speakers is now open!

Every year, 3DEXPERIENCE World brings together designers, engineers, manufacturers, makers, and business leaders to share insights and explore new tools. The most valuable part of this event is you, our community of users, and the people willing to share what they’ve learned. The 3DEXPERIENCE World agenda is built around that kind of experience. If you’ve addressed a challenge, streamlined a process, or grown your business, this is your opportunity to share your experience. Why Present at

SAVE THE DATE for 3DEXPERIENCE World 2026

It’s that time of year again! That time when the 3DEXPERIENCE World Planning Committee has the pleasure of inviting you to SAVE THE DATE for 3DEXPERIENCE World 2026. We will return to the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas, February 1-4, 2026. Get the details in this blog:

🧰 SOLIDWORKS Learning Resources

Welcome to the SOLIDWORKS Learning Resources WIKI Your learning journey starts here: Activate Setup Practice Expand Usage Master Advocate SOLIDWORKS Community Page In this WIKI, you will find information and resources to help you implement the 3DEXPERIENCE platform and get started with your SOLIDWORKS applications. The Getting Started is intended to help you navigate through the common steps that a SOLIDWORKS users should go through to set up the 3DEXPERIENCE platform and learn

Beginner's Guide to: SOLIDWORKS xDesign

Learn the Basics of SOLIDWORKS xDesign This video series, "Beginner's Guide to SOLIDWORKS xDesign," is a comprehensive tutorial that walks you through the fundamental steps of creating a 3D model, from a single part to a full assembly. Access the full playlist here. Design a Simple Phone Learn how to use the basic features of xDesign to model a simple phone, this will form the starting point of the phone holder Design the Holder Arm Learn how to create thin parts, and apply fillets while

Assembling the Phone Holder | Beginner's Guide to SOLIDWORKS xDesign

Assembling the Phone Holder in xDesign Learn how to build assemblies of parts using mates and other assembly features in xDesign. What is covered?Creating a new component: How to create a new component and name it "phone holder." [00:27] Inserting components: Instructions on how to insert existing components, such as the back plate, into the assembly. [01:09] Fixing and floating components: An explanation of how the first component is fixed by default and how you can "float" it. [01:28]

Design the Holder Arm | Beginner's Guide to SOLIDWORKS xDesign

Designing the Holder Arm in xDesignLearn how to create thin parts and apply fillets while creating the first part of the holder. What is covered?Creating a New Component: The tutorial begins by showing you how to create a new component called "arm" within the xDesign environment. [00:22] Sketching the Arm Profile: A 2D sketch of the arm's L-shaped profile is created on the front plane, starting from the origin to maintain a relationship with it. [00:31] Extruding the Sketch: The open

Design a Simple Phone | Beginner's Guide to SOLIDWORKS xDesign

Designing a Simple Phone in xDesignLearn how to use the basic features of xDesign to model a simple phone. This will form the starting point of the phone holder assembly. What is covered?Project Introduction: The goal of the project is to create a representation of a phone to be used in an assembly for a phone holder. [00:13] Getting Started with xDesign: The video shows how to create a new component, name it, and save it. It also introduces the user interface, including the Design Manager

Create the Back Plate | Beginner's Guide to SOLIDWORKS xDesign

Creating the Back Plate in xDesignAdvance your skills by learning how to use more of the feature tools like slots and cuts. What is covered?Creating a new component: The tutorial begins by showing you how to create a new component called "back plate" and save it to a collaborative space. [00:21] Sketching on the ZX plane: The initial sketch is created on the ZX plane, and an open profile is drawn for a thin extrusion. [00:35] Using the thin extrude tool: The "thin extrude" tool is used to

Beginner's Guide to: SOLIDWORKS with Cloud Services

Learn the Basics of SOLIDWORKS with Cloud Services This video series, "Beginner's Guide to SOLIDWORKS with Cloud Services," is a comprehensive tutorial that walks you through the fundamental steps of setting up the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. Whether you are looking to manage your designs on the cloud or want to take advantage of easy-to-use file sharing through your web browser, this video series is for you! Note: Below is a shortened version of the Beginner's Guide to SOLIDWORKS with Cloud

Creating an Assembly - Beginner's Guide to SOLIDWORKS

Assembly ModelingCreate an assembly of parts, mate the parts into position, and then save the design to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. What's Covered?Create an assembly from scratch [00:29]. Add components, including the pin and handle, and create multiple instances of a part [01:49]. Understand fixed vs. floating components and how they behave in an assembly [03:53]. Apply mates (coincident, concentric, etc.) to constrain the motion of parts [04:40]. Manage files and save the assembly using

Revise a Design and Add a Pattern Feature - Beginner's Guide to SOLIDWORKS

Revise Your Design and Add FeaturesLearn how to open a part from the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, create a pattern feature, and save it as a new revision What's Covered?Editing an Existing Design: How to open a previously saved design, specifically a pair of needlenose pliers, from the 3DEXPERIENCE platform and make modifications [00:15]. Creating a Pattern: Modeling a small wedged cut on the handle and then using a linear pattern to create a straight knurl [03:22]. Managing Revisions: How to

Beginner's Guide to: SOLIDWORKS Design

Learn the Basics of SOLIDWORKS Design This video series, "Beginner's Guide to SOLIDWORKS Design," is a comprehensive tutorial that walks you through the fundamental steps of creating a 3D model, from a single part to a full assembly. Introduction to the Video Series: Even if you are using SOLIDWORKS locally and not connected to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, this video series is a great starting point for your SOLIDWORKS learning journey. The video playlist covers a progressive set of skills,

Manage and Control Your Designs | Beginner's Guide to SOLIDWORKS with Cloud Services

Introduction to Manage and ControlExplore the next steps you can take toward cloud-based data management, some of the resources available to you, and how a tailored solution can be configured to meet your unique needs. What's Covered?Revisions: The video explains how revisions help track changes to a product, with options for numeric or alphanumeric schemes. [00:25] Maturity States: It discusses how to use maturity states and life cycles to track and set access rights. [00:52] Change

Access and Activate | Beginner's Guide to SOLIDWORKS with Cloud Services

Your First Steps as a 3DEXPERIENCE Platform AdministratorLearn how to access and activate the 3DEXPERIENCE platform for the first time. These steps apply to both SOLIDWORKS with Cloud Services and 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS What is covered?Platform Management Dashboard: An introduction to the main dashboard for administrators. [00:23] Adding new users: The process of adding new people to the platform. [00:41] Assigning roles: How to give different users specific roles and permissions. [01:21]

Storing and Revising Your Designs | Beginner's Guide to SOLIDWORKS with Cloud Services

Configure Your Platform StorageSet up your secure cloud storage solution and understand the platform management dashboard in this quick start guide. What is covered?Platform Management Dashboard: The video starts by showing how to manage the dashboard and set options for collaborative spaces. [00:15] Managing Collaborative Spaces: It explains how to control the creation of new collaborative spaces and demonstrates how to create one specifically for SOLIDWORKS designs. [00:23] Adding

Share and Markup | Beginner's Guide to SOLIDWORKS with Cloud Services

Setup Required for Share and MarkupLearn the simple setup tasks you must complete before sharing your designs in SOLIDWORKS. What is covered?Share and Markup in SOLIDWORKS: This section explains how to use the share and markup features and provides troubleshooting tips for common issues. [00:13] Platform Management Dashboard: The video discusses the platform management dashboard, which allows administrators to manage platform settings and user access. [00:36] 3DEXPERIENCE Drive for Windows:

Creating Your First Part Design - Beginner's Guide to SOLIDWORKS

Your First Part DesignLearn the basics of SOLIDWORKS CAD while modeling a simple cylinder part design What is covered? Interface Overview: It introduces key parts of the SOLIDWORKS user interface, including the menu bar, command manager, feature manager design tree, task pane, and heads-up view toolbar [00:34]. Document Types: Explains the three types of documents in SOLIDWORKS: parts, assemblies, and drawings [00:48]. Setting up a New Part: This includes starting a new part document, changing

Creating a Sketch and Extrude - Beginner's Guide to SOLIDWORKS

Sketch and ExtrudeLearn how to create a Sketch in SOLIDWORKS, and then use the Extruded Boss/Base feature to add depth and volume What's Covered?Setting up the Environment: The video demonstrates how to create a new part, change the units to IPS (inch, pound, second), and set a plain white background [00:22]. Sketching the Plier Head: It shows how to sketch the plier head on the front plane using circles and lines, then add dimensions and geometric relations to fully define the sketch

Creating a Cut Extrude - Beginner's Guide to SOLIDWORKS

Cut ExtrudeLearn how to use the Cut Extruded feature to remove material and volume from your part design What's Covered?Creating a sketch for a cut: The video shows how to create a sketch on a model's face using the Circle and Smart Dimension tools to define a hole for a pin [00:22]. Using Cut Extrude: It explains that the Cut Extrude feature is used to remove material, which is the opposite of the Extruded Boss Base feature that adds material [00:50]. Through All option: The video

Using Mirror and Fillet - Beginner's Guide to SOLIDWORKS

Mirror & Fillet CommandsDiscover how to use common features such as mirror and fillet What's Covered?Mirror Feature: The video shows how to use the mirror feature to create a symmetrical copy of a part [00:15]. Fillet Command: It demonstrates how to use the fillet command to round off sharp corners [00:20]. Saving to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform: The video demonstrates the process of saving the finished part to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, utilizing a collaborative space and bookmarks for

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AUG - SOLIDWORKS® Support Monthly News – August 2025

Hello to all, Welcome to the new edition of the SOLIDWORKS® Support Monthly News! This monthly news blog is co-authored by members of the SOLIDWORKS® Technical Support teams worldwide. Here is the list of topics covered in this month's Blog: How to add ‘Description’ value from ‘Configuration Properties’ to ‘Configuration Specific’ file propertiesHow to Set Up SMTP Notifications in SOLIDWORKS PDM 2025 Using GmailCreating Distinct/Discrete Route in SOLIDWORKS Routing - Electrical 1. How to add

Join us for a Live Design Chat for Makers – Let’s Talk Shop

🚀 Don’t miss our grand finale on the Discord Stage! Join @CAO and @SAO for the third and final wrap‑up session as they bring the collaborative workbench storage design to life—shaped by your ideas and feedback from the first two sessions. 📅 When: Friday, September 12 at 12 PM ET 🎙 Where: Discord Stage (log-in to Discord required) → Jump in to the stage here: https://discord.gg/cDAeSMESjU?event=1379552191773413416 ✨ Be part of the big finish and see how the community’s vision comes

Get Ready for the Latest Enhancements in the SOLIDWORKS Roles with the R2025x FD04 Release on September 13th!

The SOLIDWORKS® team is excited to announce the upcoming release of our browser-based and cloud-connected SOLIDWORKS roles. The R2025x FD04 release, scheduled for Saturday, September 13th, 2025, features enhancements that help customers simplify workflows and improve productivity. What's New in SOLIDWORKS - R2025x FD04 (Sept. 13, 2025) To learn more about the enhancements in R2025x FD04, check out the video-rich What’s New in SOLIDWORKS wiki.

What's New in SOLIDWORKS - R2025x FD04 (Sept. 13, 2025)

What's New in SOLIDWORKS R2025x FD04 - September 13, 2025

SOLIDWORKS - R2025x FD04

Choose When to Update Your SOLIDWORKS - R2025x FD04

Choose When to Update Your SOLIDWORKS - R2025x FD04

Stay Up-to-date While Saving TimeCustomers now have greater control over updates to their SOLIDWORKS apps. Beginning with R2025x FD04, updates will only be mandatory at major releases (e.g., R2026x GA). For minor releases, customers can decide whether to update to the latest version or continue with their current one. The streamlined update process will swiftly update only 3DEXPERIENCE platform components, enabling you to continue designing with minimum interruption. Two Update Paths — One

🆕 What's New in SOLIDWORKS

Check Out the Latest Release Information for the SOLIDWORKS RolesYou can use the left panel to navigate the wiki structure.

Working with SOLIDWORKS Toolbox on the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform

Toolbox SolidPractice InformationDomain and Role/Product SOLIDWORKS 3DEXPERIENCE , Collaborative Designer for SOLIDWORKS What's Covered? - Jump to each section using this list How does the Toolbox integration with 3DEXPERIENCE work? Platform administrator settings for Toolbox components Saving existing assemblies to 3DEXPERIENCE that contain Toolbox components Inserting Toolbox components into an assembly Managing the Toolbox library in 3DEXPERIENCE Revision History Rev

💪 SolidPractices | Best Practice Guides for SOLIDWORKS Products

Welcome to SolidPractices, the home of Best Practices for working with SOLIDWORKS products on Desktop and the 3DEXPERIENCE platform! As we transition to this Community as the home for SolidPractices, you will find 3DEXPERIENCE-related guides here and Desktop-related guides in the full catalog. The full catalog of SolidPractices PDFs is also available on MySolidWorks here. ☁️ SOLIDWORKS + 3DEXPERIENCEBest Practices for: Working with SOLIDWORKS and the 3DEXPERIENCE platform SOLIDWORKS with

Using SOLIDWORKS Configurations with the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform

SolidPractice InformationDomain and Role/ProductSOLIDWORKS 3DEXPERIENCE , Collaborative Designer for SOLIDWORKS What's Covered? - Jump to each section using the Contents List belowIntroduction to Using SOLIDWORKS Configurations With 3DEXPERIENCEData Model and Identifiers in the 3DEXPERIENCE PlatformUpdate SOLIDWORKS Files for Compatibility with the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform Working with Existing SOLIDWORKS FilesRecommended Strategies for Working With Part and Assembly ConfigurationsCommon Use

Understanding SOLIDWORKS My Session Architecture and Optimizing Performance

SolidPractice Information Domain and Role/ProductSOLIDWORKS with Cloud Serivces SOLIDWORKS 3DEXPERIENCE Collaborative Designer for SOLIDWORKS What's Covered? - Jump to each section using the Contents List in the top right! 3DEXPERIENCE Platform Integration Within SOLIDWORKS Client Server Components SOLIDWORKS to 3DEXPERIENCE Data Model SOLIDWORKS Open Procedure from the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform SOLIDWORKS Save Procedure from the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform Revision HistoryRev #DateDescription1.0Sept

Sharing Designs Between SOLIDWORKS and SOLIDWORKS Browser-Based Design Apps

SolidPractice InformationDomain and Role/ProductSOLIDWORKS 3DEXPERIENCE , Collaborative Designer for SOLIDWORKS , SOLIDWORKS xDesign What's Covered? - Jump to each section using the list below.Desktop SOLIDWORKS and SOLIDWORKS Browser-Based Design Interoperability FundamentalsSetting Up Your SOLIDWORKS EnvironmentInteroperability Use Case ExamplesAdding a Component Created in xDesign to Your SOLIDWORKS AssemblyDesigning in the Context of a SOLIDWORKS Assembly Using xShapeAdding Features in

Route Management

SolidPractice InformationDomain and Role/ProductSOLIDWORKS 3DEXPERIENCE , Collaborative Designer for SOLIDWORKS What's Covered? - Jump to each section using the Contents List in the top right!Introduction to routes Working with the route templates Typical use cases Revision HistoryRev #DateDescription1.0Nov 2023New document.2.0May 2025Document formatted for 3DSwym Note All SolidPractices are written as guidelines. It is a strong recommendation to use these documents only after properly

Moving SOLIDWORKS Files to the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform

SolidPractice InformationDomain and Role/ProductSOLIDWORKS 3DEXPERIENCE , Collaborative Designer for SOLIDWORKS What's Covered? - Jump to each section using the Contents List in the top right!Preparation and planning Saving to 3DEXPERIENCE best practices File preparation Preparing for saveRecommended SOLIDWORKS system options Recommended platform settings Save to 3DEXPERIENCE processPilot testing Interactive save Batch save Data validation Revision History Rev #DateDescription1.0June

Getting Started with Lifecycle and Revision Control

SolidPractice InformationDomain and Role/ProductSOLIDWORKS 3DEXPERIENCE , Collaborative Designer for SOLIDWORKS What's Covered? - Jump to each section using the Contents List in the top right!Introduction to Revisions in 3DEXPERIENCE Introduction to the 3DEXPERIENCE design release cycle Design collaboration using Bookmarks Revision History Rev #DateDescription1.0June 2022Document created.1.1Nov 2024Document updated and validated for 3DEXPERIENCE 2024X FD032.0May 2025Document formatted for

Formal Design Change Process on the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform

SolidPractice InformationDomain and Role/ProductSOLIDWORKS 3DEXPERIENCE , Collaborative Designer for SOLIDWORKS What's Covered? - Jump to each section using the Contents List in the top right!Introduction to Revisions in 3DEXPERIENCE 3DEXPERIENCE release cycle What are Change Actions, and why use them? Creating and working with Change Actions Revision HistoryRev #DateDescription1.0Jan 2022Document created.1.1Nov 2024Document updated and validated for 3DEXPERIENCE 2024X FD042.0

Derived Output for SOLIDWORKS

SolidPractice InformationDomain and Role/ProductSOLIDWORKS 3DEXPERIENCE , Collaborative Designer for SOLIDWORKS , SOLIDWORKS xDesign What's Covered? - Jump to each section using the Contents List in the top right!Terminology that is unique to derived output. Management of derived output and derived formats in your platform. Derived formats that are available for you to generate. How to generate derived formats Using derived output for interoperability between SOLIDWORKS® and 3DEXPERIENCE®.

Collaboration With External Stakeholders

SolidPractice InformationDomain and Role/ProductSOLIDWORKS , SOLIDWORKS 3DEXPERIENCE , Collaborative Designer for SOLIDWORKS What's Covered? - Jump to each section using the Contents List in the top right!Design collaboration between different users and teams within the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform Design collaboration with external stakeholders Revision History Rev #DateDescription1.0Dec 2022Document created.2.0Jan 2024-Updated for the 2024x GA release. “Change Action” approach updated to

Efficient SOLIDWORKS Drafting - SolidPractices

SolidPractice Information Domain and Role/Product SOLIDWORKS CAD SOLIDWORKS with Cloud Services SOLIDWORKS 3DEXPERIENCE What's Covered? - Jump to each section using the Contents List in the top right!Structure of a Drawing Document Upgrade Old Templates to Maximize Efficiency Use of Custom Properties in Drawings Table Templates Use Batch Processing Tools for Repetitive Tasks Drawing Opening Modes Controlling Drawing Updates View Palette and Potential Impact on Update Time Types of

🗂️ Governance - SolidPractices

SOLIDWORKS + 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS + 3DEXPERIENCE - SolidPracticesSOLIDWORKS with Cloud Services 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS Collaborative Designer for SOLIDWORKS SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE PLM Author and Modify SOLIDWORKS and Multi-CAD Product Structures using 3D Product Architect3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS PLM 3D Product Architect Getting Started with BOM Management Using Product Release Engineer3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS PLM Product Release Engineer SOLIDWORKS PDM Searching in

Workflow Challenges with xDrawing and Engineering Release (XEN) Integration

I'm curious about Drawing Management workflow when using xDrawing. Create the eBOM (including all Physical Products and their corresponding Drawings) used in the project Generate a Drawing View (at Reference View) that allows me to see all Drawings at a glance Previously, when using Solidworks Connected, I utilized Engineering Release (XEN) to attach(manualy) Drawings to the Physical Product and create the Drawing View(Filter type: drawing). In this process, I secured traceability between the

Best of SOLIDWORKS Live Design 2025 - SOLIDWORKS Live

Join us for a special episode of SOLIDWORKS Live as we look back at the most exciting, creative, and jaw-dropping moments from Live Design over the past year! Thu, Aug 21, 2025, 11:00 AM ET From rapid-fire concept sketches to full-blown assemblies built live, this highlight reel is packed with design inspiration, clever problem-solving, and a few surprises you won't want to miss. Whether you're a seasoned CAD pro or just discovering the power of SOLIDWORKS, this is the perfect chance to

3D Experience Solidworks Install Issues

I have purchased solidworks for makers and attempting install of the application. I successfully installed the launcher but, after, NOTHING happens. I have uninstalled and installed the launcher multiple times. My virus blocker has been disabled, I currently use Chrome as my default browser with security disabled. I get the attached pop-up and after selecting "just this once" or "always" the window disappears and there are no more steps of the install processinstallation I heard that the 3d

Getting Started | Member Path

Getting Started as a MemberAs a member (a user on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform), there are a few common steps that you will need to complete when getting started. These steps will also depend on what roles you are assigned. At step 3 you can select the appropriate pages to help you get started with the roles that you are assigned. All other steps are applicable to all roles and how to organize, access and manage your data. Platform Member | Basics | 1. Accept the User Invitation and

3.2.3 Member | Get Started using SOLIDWORKS with Cloud Services

Starting in July 2023, all new purchases of SOLIDWORKS Desktop CAD licenses (Perpetual, Term, Standalone, or Network) will include Cloud Services as part of the subscription. More information can be found on the SOLIDWORKS website. Cloud Services as part of SOLIDWORKS comprises of 3 Roles: 3DSwymer - Connect and collaborate with others on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform Collaborative Industry Innovator - Securely access, collaborate, manage and control your data on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform

SOLIDWORKS Licensing Information and Troubleshooting - SolidPractices

SolidPractice Information Domain and Role/Product SOLIDWORKS Desktop SOLIDWORKS PDM SOLIDWORKS Manage What's Covered? - Jump to each section using the Contents List in the top right! SOLIDWORKS Licensing Licensing Types Components of an SNL Environment Solidnetwork License Manager Licensing for SOLIDWORKS PDM and SOLIDWORKS Manage Global License Administration Revision History Rev #DateDescription1.0Dec 2020Revised for use by customers Reset as document version 1.0 1.1May 2022Revised for

SOLIDWORKS 2026 Preview is Live!

Be the first to test-drive user-driven enhancements, new capabilities, and quality and performance improvements. Learn more! Please share your feedback related to the Preview on the SOLIDWORKS Release Preview Community so the Preview team can take it into account. Thank you for sharing.

🏃‍♀️ 3DEXPERIENCE Works | Getting Started Guide

Welcome to the 3DEXPERIENCE Works Getting Started Guide This guide has been created to help you get started with the 3DEXPERIENCE platform and your 3DEXPERIENCE Works roles and apps. As a new 3DEXPERIENCE platform user, you will either be an Administrator or a Member. Choose your path to get started with 3DEXPERIENCE Works Roles and Apps: Getting Started | Admin Path I am the Administrator of my company's platform This path walks you through the basics of setting up your company's

Working with Large Designs - SolidPractices

SolidPractice InformationDomain and Role/ProductSOLIDWORKS Simulation What's Covered? - Jump to each section using the Contents List in the top right!Problems with large SOLIDWORKS models (many large part and assembly files) Problems with large meshes Problems creating large result files Problems reading large result files Problems displaying mesh or results. Revision HistoryRev #DateDescription1.0August 2020Document verified for current software release (2020 SP3.0). Some changes

Thermal Management using Electronics Cooling Module - SolidPractices

SolidPractice InformationDomain and Role/ProductSOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation Electronics Cooling Module What's Covered? - Jump to each section using the Contents List in the top right!Fundamentals of Thermal Management SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation Electronics Cooling Module Revision History Rev #DateDescription1.0April 2019Created document2.0April 2021Document verified for current software release & modified: new section added on ‘DTMs vs CTMs approach?’ and added detailed information about

Solver Selection - SolidPractices

SolidPractice Information Domain and Role/Product SOLIDWORKS Simulation What's Covered? - Jump to each section using the Contents List in the top right!What Does “Solver Selection” Mean? Equation Solver Selection in SOLIDWORKS Simulation The Importance of Performing Your Own Tests Additional Tips for Making the Best Choice Revision History Rev #DateDescription1.0Sep 2020Updated and revised for use by customers. Changed document version to 1.0. Added new section ‘What Does “Solver Selection”

Modeling Nonlinear Problems - SolidPractices

SolidPractice InformationDomain and Role/Product SOLIDWORKS Simulation What's Covered? - Jump to each section using the Contents List in the top right!Basics of Nonlinear Analysis Examples of what you can and cannot do with SOLIDWORKS Simulation Nonlinear Analysis Options Material Models and Constitutive Relations Interactions between parts Troubleshooting and Questions from the Knowledgebase Revision History Rev #DateDescription1.0May 2019Updated and revised for use by customers. Reset as

Meshing and Modeling Tips & Tricks - SolidPractices

SolidPractice InformationDomain and Role/Product SOLIDWORKS Simulation What's Covered? - Jump to each section using the Contents List in the top right!Planning your Simulation Mesh Geometry and Simulation Meshing Procedures Guidelines and Preparing Geometry for Simulation Meshing Guidelines for Mixed Meshing When not to use Beams Meshing Strategy and Quality Revision HistoryRev #DateDescription1.0August 2020Document entirely updated and with new screen captures. Added section 5 - “Solid

Managing Simulation Data - SolidPractice

SolidPractice InformationDomain and Role/Product SOLIDWORKS Simulation , SOLIDWORKS PDM What's Covered? - Jump to each section using the Contents List in the top right!Backbone of Simulation Data Management Intelligent Simulation Framework The 5Ws of Simulation Workflow Revision History Rev #DateDescription1.0Mar 2019Revised for use by customers. Reset as document version 1.01.1Mar 2021Document verified for current software release, no changes made.1.2Mar 2024Document verified for current

Linear Dynamics: Concepts and its Applications - SolidPractices

SolidPractice InformationDomain and Role/Product SOLIWORKS Simulation What's Covered? - Jump to each section using the Contents List in the top right!Frequency Analysis Dynamic Analysis Modal Time History Analysis Harmonic Analysis Random Vibration Analysis Response Spectrum Analysis General Tips and Tricks Revision History Rev #DateDescription1.0Oct 2020Document verified for current software release, template, and other minor changes. Added reference to new KB S-078397. Revised for use by

Centrifugal Pumps Simulation - SolidPractices

SolidPractice InformationDomain and Role/Product SOLIDWORKS Simulation What's Covered? - Jump to each section using the Contents List in the top right!Introduction to Pumps Simplification Before Simulation Creating Rotation Regions Meshing Measuring Pump Performance Revision HistoryRev #DateDescription1.0August 2020Document created1.1August 2023Document verified for current release 2023 SP2.0 Note All SolidPractices are written as guidelines. It is a strong recommendation to use these

Bolt Connectors Technical Definition, Tips and Tricks - SolidPractices

SolidPractice InformationDomain and Role/Product SOLIDWORKS Simulation What's Covered? - Jump to each section using the Contents List in the top right!Fastener and Bolts Differences and Definitions Bolt Connections - Technical Definitions Automatic Conversion of Toolbox Fasteners to Bolt Connectors Tips and Best Practices Revision HistoryRev #DateDescription1.0Mar 2019Document created.1.1Mar 2021Document reviewed. Verified for current software release. Expanded the topic 6b ‘Von Mises

Getting Started with 3DEXPERIENCE Simulation - SolidPractices

SolidPractice InformationDomain and Role/ProductDurability and Mechanics Engineer , Fluid Dynamics Engineer , Plastics Injection Engineer What's Covered? - Jump to each section using the Contents List in the top right!Optimal configuration for single and multi-user access, installation, hardware, and software compatibility tools Tips and best practices for a successful first simulation Managing your simulation environment, including storage, deletion, and archiving of your data Web-based Apps

🔬 Simulation - SolidPractices

SOLIDWORKS 3DEXPERIENCE Simulation Get Started with 3DEXPERIENCE SimulationSIMULIA Simulation SOLIDWORKS Simulation Bolt Connectors Technical Definition, Tips and TricksSOLIDWORKS Simulation Linear Dynamics: Concepts and ApplicationsSOLIDWORKS Simulation Premium Managing Simulation DataSOLIDWORKS Simulation, SOLIDWORKS PDM Meshing and Modelling Tips & TricksSOLIDWORKS Simulation Modeling Nonlinear ProblemsSOLIDWORKS Simulation Solver SelectionSOLIDWORKS Simulation Working

SOLIDWORKS Manage Backup, Restore, and Performance Improvement Guide - SolidPractices

SolidPractice InformationDomain and Role/Product SOLIDWORKS Manage What's Covered? - Jump to each section using the Contents List in the top right!Backing up your SOLIDWORKS Manage system Upgrading SOLIDWORKS Manage Restoring your SOLIDWORKS Manage System to a different server Optimizing SOLIDWORKS Manage Revision HistoryRev #DateDescription1.0November 2024Document created.2.0 May 2025Document formatted for 3DSwym Note All SolidPractices are written as guidelines. It is a strong

SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional Backup and Restore Procedures - SolidPractices

SolidPractice Information Domain and Role/Product SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional What's Covered? - Jump to each section using the Contents List in the top right!Backup strategies for the database, archives, and more Set up a test environments for restore scenarios. Addressing inconsistencies while restoring not-synchronous server components. Revision History Rev #DateDescription1.0Apr 2020Document and screenshot minor changes. Revised for use by customers and reset as document version

SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional Architecture - SolidPractices

SolidPractice Information Domain and Role/Product SOLIDWORKS PDM What's Covered? - Jump to each section using the Contents List in the top rightUnderstanding PDM architecture and server components Client side architecture WAN model and replication Understanding PDM operations Understanding PDM Web2 architecture Site definitions and examples Revision History Rev #DateDescription1.0Mar 2019Revised for use by customers Reset as document version 1.0 1.1Mar 2021Removed legacy Web information

Getting Started with the SOLIDWORKS PDM API - SolidPractices

SolidPractice Information Domain and Role/ProductSOLIDWORKS PDM What's Covered? - Jump to each section using the Contents List in the top right!Introduction to the SOLIDWORKS PDM API Common Pitfalls The Different Types of PDM Apps Available Through the SOLIDWORKS PDM API Add-In Development The SOLIDWORKS Task Add-In Script Developing Custom Task Add-Ins Add-In Issues and How to Resolve Them Useful Techniques of Exception and Error Logging PDM Pro Web API Service Revision HistoryRev

Setup for SOLIDWORKS PDM Multi-Site Implementations - SolidPractices

SolidPractice Information Domain and Role/ProductSOLIDWORKS PDM What's Covered? Jump to each section using the Contents List in the top right!Prerequisites for multi-site implementations Installing SOLIDWORKS PDM in a replicated environment Using an archive server and database replication Troubleshooting slow system behaviour Revision HistoryRev #DateDescription1.0August 2019Updated and revised for use by customers. Reset as document version 1.0.1.1May 2021Updated document – added new

Using Cold Storage in SOLIDWORKS PDM - SolidPractices

SolidPractice InformationDomain and Role/ProductSOLIDWORKS PDM What's Covered? - Jump to each section using the Contents List in the top rightUnderstanding space requirements What is Cold Storage? Setting up Cold Storage What happens when you use Cold Storage? Working in a replicated environment Restoring files from Cold Storage Revision HistoryRev #DateDescription1.0Jan 2021Updated and revised for customer publication.1.1Jul 2024Document validated for the current release. No major changes

Searching in SOLIDWORKS PDM - SolidPractices

SolidPractice InformationDomain and Role/ProductSOLIDWORKS PDM What's Covered? - Jump to each section using the Contents List in the top right!Improvements to search The types of searching available to users Setting defaults on search cards Creating favorite searches Modifying search result columns SQL modifications to improve search speed The best ways to fill out the default complete search card Do’s and Don’ts Command line options Content search Revision HistoryRev

Getting Started with BOM Management Using Product Release Engineer

SolidPractice InformationDomain and Role/Product3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS PLM Product Release Engineer What's Covered? - Jump to each section using the Contents List in the top rightProduct Release Engineer Fundamentals Understanding the Unified Product Structure Creating a Bill of Materials Overview of the Additional 3DEXPERIENCE Roles that Integrate with Product Release Engineer Getting Started with BOM Management Using Product Release Engineer Revision HistoryRev #DateDescription1.0Dec

Author and Modify SOLIDWORKS and Multi-CAD Product Structures using 3D Product Architect

SolidPractice InformationDomain and Role/Product3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS PLM 3D Product Architect What's Covered? - Jump to each section using the Contents List in the top right3D Product Architect Fundamentals Creating a digital mock-up Defining a product structure for a new design project Building a multi-CAD product structure Revision History Rev #DateDescription1.0Dec 2024Document created.2.0May 2025Document formatted for 3DSwym Note All SolidPractices are written as guidelines. It is

Installing and Setting Up SOLIDWORKS Composer and SOLIDWORKS Translator - SolidPractices

SolidPractice InformationDomain and Role/ProductSOLIDWORKS Composer What's Covered? - Jump to each section using the Contents List in the top right!Installing SOLIDWORKS Composer Licensings Installing Previous Versions Upgrading from 3DVIA Composer Upgrading from SOLIDWORKS Composer Recommended Options Troubleshooting Revision History Rev #DateDescription1.0July 2019Revised for use by customers and reset as document version 1.01.1July 2021Updated for version 2021. Adds more details in the

Getting Started with the DraftSight API - SolidPractices

SolidPractice InformationDomain and Role/ProductDraftSight What's Covered? - Jump to each section using the Contents List in the top right!Usage Context and Supported Languages API Documentation API Object Model Macro Development Add-in Development Standalone App Development Common Use Case Examples Revision History Rev #DateDescription1.0Dec 2023New document.2.0 May 2025 Document formatted for 3DSwym Note All SolidPractices are written as guidelines. It is a strong recommendation to

Getting Started with CircuitWorks™ - SolidPractices

SolidPractice InformationDomain and Role/ProductSOLIDWORKS , SOLIDWORKS 3DEXPERIENCE What's Covered? - Jump to each section using the Contents List in the top right!Supported File Types End Results Running for the First Time Lite vs. Professional Working with: IDF Files Prostep Files (IDX) Comonent Databases Best Practices for multi-users CircuitWorks Options CircuitWorks and PDM Revision History Rev #DateDescription1.0Jan 2021New document.1.1Oct 2023Routine maintenance program Updated

Getting Started with the SOLIDWORKS API - SolidPractices

SolidPractice Information Domain and Role/ProductSOLIDWORKS What's Covered? - Jump to each section using the Contents List in the top right!Programming Best Practices Programming Type and Language Comparisons Macro Recorder SOLIDWORKS API Help The API Object Model API Usage Advice .Net Development Developing Add-ins Standalone App Development Interfaces for: Add-Ins Standalone Apps Revision History Rev #DateDescription1.0March 2020Document created1.1August 2023Added Considerations for

Working with Imported Data - SolidPractices

SolidPractice InformationDomain and Role/ProductSOLIDWORKS , SOLIDWORKS 3DEXPERIENCE What's Covered? - Jump to each section using the Contents List in the top right!3D File Import Example Import Workflow Tips for Importing Geometry and Kernel Limitations Repair and Evaluation of Imported Files 3D Interconnect Importing Mesh Files Importing PMI Importing STEP, IGES, and ACIS Files Modification of Imported Geometry Simplification of Geometry Exporting Files Revision History Rev

Working with Weldments - SolidPractices

SolidPractice InformationDomain and Role/ProductSOLIDWORKS , SOLIDWORKS 3DEXPERIENCE What's Covered? - Jump to each section using the Contents List in the top right!Overview of Weldments File Locations Creating Profiles Sketching Tips Working with Weldment Groups Weldment Configuration Weldment Properties and Cut Lists Weldment Specific Features Welment Document Properties Linking Cut List Properties Configuring Cut Lists Tips Revision History Rev #DateDescription1.0October 2020Document

Installing SOLIDWORKS Electrical - SolidPractices

SolidPractice InformationDomain and Role/ProductSOLIDWORKS Electrical What's Covered? - Jump to each section using the Contents List in the top right! System Requirements Installation Types and Prerequisites Licensing Program Components SQL Server Management Installation - Individual, Server, and Admin Image Archiving Tips Revision History Rev #DateDescription1.0Apr 2019Revised for use by customers and reset as document version 1.01.1June 2021Document modified with adding info from what’s

SOLIDWORKS Electrical Core Connectivity - SolidPractices

SolidPractice InformationDomain and Role/ProductSOLIDWORKS Electrical What's Covered? - Jump to each section using the Contents List in the top right!Architecture Installation Projects and Data Flow Terminology and Definitions Revision HistoryRev #DateDescription1.0June 2019Updated and revised for use by customers. Reset as document version 1.0.1.1March 2021Document modified with minor changes, added new table entry in section 2D.1.2May 2023Document validated for SOLIDWORKS 2023 SP2.12.0May

SOLIDWORKS Composer Data Import and Update Functionality - SolidPractices

SolidPractice InformationDomain and Role/ProductSOLIDWORKS Composer What's Covered? - Jump to each section using the Contents List in the top right!Understanding Data Translation Translating Data Understanding the Update Function Updating SOLIDWORKS Composer Documents Updating Different Types of Views Importing Appearances from SOLIDWORKS Revision History Rev #DateDescription1.0Apr2019Revised for use by customers and reset as document version 1.01.1Apr2021Document validated and updated with

Working with 2D Imported Data - SolidPractices

SolidPractice InformationDomain and Role/ProductSOLIDWORKS SOLIDWORKS 3DEXPERIENCE What's Covered? - Jump to each section using the Contents List in the top right!Working With 2D Files Viewing in eDrawings Editing With DraftSight Importing Into SOLIDWORKS 2D to 2D Import Process – The DXF/DWG Import Wizard 2D to 3D Import Process - Workflows for 3D Part Creation Using 3D DXF/DWG files Considerations Revision History Rev #DateDescription1.0Jan 2021Document created.1.2Apr 2023Document

Setting up SOLIDWORKS Toolbox - SolidPractices

SolidPractice InformationDomain and Role/ProductSOLIDWORKS Professional , SOLIDWORKS Premium , SOLIDWORKS PDM What's Covered? - Jump to each section using the Contents List in the top right!Toolbox Components Considerations for Managing the Toolbox in SOLIDWORKS PDM Shared Toolbox Folder Location Important Settings to Confiure Before Using the Toolbox in a Production Environment Custom Property Definitions Part Numbers, Descriptions, and Configuration Names Adding Content Separating Content

Managing Large Assemblies and Drawings - SolidPractices

SolidPractice Information Domain and Role/Product SOLIDWORKS What's Covered? - Jump to each section using the Contents List in the top right!SOLIDWORKS Activities When Opening and Updating an Assembly or Drawing Best Practices to Improve File Open Times Best Practices to Improve Update Times Best Practices to Improve Drawing Update Times Hardware Considerations Revision History Rev #DateDescription1.0Feb 2019Document created.1.1Feb 2021Add section 3.d. “Detailing Mode”. Update sections

Setup for Efficient Modeling and Drafting

SolidPractice InformationDomain and Role/ProductSOLIDWORKS , SOLIDWORKS 3DEXPERIENCE What's Covered? - Jump to each section using the Contents List in the top right!Optimal Hardware for Efficient Modeling and Drafting System option settings 3DExperience Integration Several Option settings for optimal performance Revision HistoryRev #DateDescription1.0 Nov 2023 New document created 2.0May 2025 Document formatted for 3DSwym Note All SolidPractices are written as guidelines. It is a

📐 Design - SolidPractices

Working with SOLIDWORKS CAD Getting Started With SOLIDWORKSSOLIDWORKS CAD 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS Setup for Efficient Modeling and DraftingSOLIDWORKS CAD 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS Efficient SOLIDWORKS ModelingSOLIDWORKS CAD 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS Efficient SOLIDWORKS DraftingSOLIDWORKS CAD 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS Managing Large Assemblies and Drawings - SolidPracticesSOLIDWORKS CAD 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS Setting up SOLIDWORKS ToolboxSOLIDWORKS CAD 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS SOLIDWORKS

☁️ SOLIDWORKS + 3DEXPERIENCE - SolidPractices

Getting Started and Implementing SOLIDWORKS with the 3DEXPERIENCEImplementing 3DEXPERIENCE for SOLIDWORKS Users3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS Collaborative Designer for SOLIDWORKS Moving SOLIDWORKS Files to the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS Collaborative Designer for SOLIDWORKS Using SOLIDWORKS Specific Tools and Features with 3DEXPERIENCE Storing SOLIDWORKS Templates on the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS Collaborative Designer for SOLIDWORKS Using SOLIDWORKS

Storing SOLIDWORKS Templates on the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform - SolidPractices

SolidPractice InformationDomain and Role/ProductSOLIDWORKS with Cloud Services , SOLIDWORKS 3DEXPERIENCE , Collaborative Designer for SOLIDWORKS What's Covered? - Jump to each section using the Contents List in the top right!Storing Template Files in 3DEXPERIENCE Templates in the MySession Widget Organizing Templates from 3DEXPERIENCE to a Computer Downloading Templates from 3DEXPERIENCE to a Computer Revising Templates Revision History Rev #DateDescription1.0Jun 2021Document

Am I doing something wrong in installing solidworks connected?

I followed the steps, the 3DExperience Launcher downloads and installs, but it doesn't continue to install solidworks. The button doesn't update to installing or open, and when I click it in hopes of it doing something like prompting to download again, nothing happens. My permissions are all set to myself as a Maker Licence holder. As far as im aware it should just work... Please help me get this functional.

Implementing 3DEXPERIENCE for SOLIDWORKS Users - SolidPractices

SolidPractice InformationDomain and Role/ProductSOLIDWORKS with Cloud Services SOLIDWORKS 3DEXPERIENCE Collaborative Designer for SOLIDWORKS What's Covered? - Jump to each section using the Contents List in the top right!Data Preparation and Setup Recommended Platform Settings Save Options Configuration Mapping Attribute Mapping Design Template Toolbox Management Revision History Rev #DateDescription1.0September 2023Document Published2.0November 2023Document Updated- section

Attribute Mapping for SOLIDWORKS data on the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform - SolidPractices

SolidPractice InformationDomain and Role/ProductSOLIDWORKS with Cloud Services SOLIDWORKS 3DEXPERIENCE Collaborative Designer for SOLIDWORKS What's Covered? - Jump to each section using the Contents List in the top right!Understanding File Properties Understanding Attributes Data Preparation and Planning Data Type Mapping Content Type Mapping Add Attributes Configure Attribute Mapping Attribute Mapping in Use Additional Limitations, Tips, and Performance Considerations Revision History Rev

Regarding the issue of whether reinstallation is supported after maintenance expires

We purchased the permanent version of SolidWorks three years ago. If the software continues to be used after the three-year maintenance period expires and the computer is damaged, does it support reinstalling to another computer?

3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS Standard, Professional, Premium, Ultimate and SOLIDWORKS Standard, Professional, Premium with Cloud Services - R2025x FD03

Our FavoritesStreamline your design process by selectively opening sections of your design structure from the 3DEXPERIENCE platformLeverage the power of AI to recognize geometry that looks like holes (e.g. countersunk, counterbore, and through holes) and intelligently apply the appropriate hole callouts. Ensure your views are automatically arranged to avoid overlap with each other and with annotations through the power of AI. Automatically match the sheet format industry standard to the part or

SOLIDWORKS xDesign - R2025x FD03

Enhancements for EducationAccess Class Content in 3D Designer for EducationStudents enrolled in a class can now access their classwork via the “Classes” Tab in the new 3D Designer for Education home screen. Under the Content tab, students can view all their enrolled classes and browse the class content, organized in the same way the teacher created it using the new Teacher role. Supported content types include 3D models, annotation sets, videos, documents, photos, and assignments. Students can