SOLIDWORKS xDesign for Makers includes many apps that you can use to design 3D models. Once you create or open a model in one of the apps below, you can press the X key to switch between the apps while keeping the model open.
Here is a quick reference guide to the apps:
| Role | Main App | Use Case |
| 3D Creator | xDesign | Parametric modeling |
| 3D Sculptor | xShape | Subdivision (Sub-D) modeling |
| 3D SheetMetal Creator | xSheetMetal | Sheet metal |
| 3D Structure Creator | xFrame | Weldments |
| 3D Mold Creator | xMold | Mold design |
| Manufacturing Definition Creator | xDrawing | 2D drawings, Model-Based Definition (MBD) |
| 3D Motion Creator | xMotion Design | Motion analysis |
If in doubt, try starting with xDesign.
