[Academia platform] - Prepare for the update of your 3DEXPERIENCE platform on September 12th, 2026

Dear 3DEXPERIENCE platform users,

Please be aware that we will be updating the 3DEXPERIENCE platform to R2026x FD04 on September 12th, 2026 *.

Platform Impacted Academia 3DEXPERIENCE platform
How it Affects You

During this maintenance period there will be downtime on all services following the execution schedule below.

Be sure to save your documents on the platform before the beginning of maintenance.

Regions affected by update
  • EUROPE

  • INDIA

  • SINGAPORE

  • CHINA

  • JAPAN

  • KOREA

  • AUSTRALIA

  • US-EAST

  • US-WEST

Update schedule* detailed by Region

EUROPE (UTC +2): 04:00 to 18:00 on Saturday, September 12th

INDIA (UTC +5.30): 07:30 to 21:30 on Saturday, September 12th

SINGAPORE / CHINA (UTC +8): 10:00 on Saturday, September 12th to 00:00 on Sunday, September 13th

KOREA / JAPAN (UTC +9): 11:00 on Saturday, September 12th to 01:00 on Sunday, September 13th

AUSTRALIA (UTC +10): 12:00 on Saturday, September 12th to 02:00 on Sunday, September 13th

US-EAST (UTC -4): 22:00 on Friday, September 11th to 12:00 on Saturday, September 12th

US-WEST (UTC -7): 19:00 on Friday, September 11th to 08:00 on Saturday, September 12th
     

*Please note that the completion time may be subject to change. Schedule updates will be available in the 3DEXPERIENCE platform SaaS Availability page.

 

Post Update Actions

Explore our latest features by updating your Desktop apps and Open Apps.**

You have four weeks (until October 10th) to perform the update of your Desktop Apps. 

Starting on October 11th, the update will be mandatory at Desktop Apps launch App. 

 

Connect to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform to access the latest functionality

To fully benefit from this new version in your daily activity, we encourage you to connect to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform as soon as the update is completed

Prepare for the upgrade

  • Review the 3DEXPERIENCE platform on cloud upgrade guide here

  • Discover what's new in 3DEXPERIENCE platform R2026x FD04 here​​​​​​​

  • In line with our mission to empower our users with knowledge and know-how, we encourage you to refer to the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform - User Self Help designed to support yourself independently for resolving common issues and challenges faced.

  • Verify that your system meets the Hardware & Software requirements of the 3DEXPERIENCE platform on cloud here

If you have any questions or troubles, please don't hesitate to contact us. We are available 24/7 and will be delighted to assist you!

 

**Desktop Apps and Open Apps (also known as 3DEXPERIENCE Connector apps) require an installation on your device. See the Installing/Uninstalling Desktop Apps Using the Compass from the Cloud​​​​​​​ of the User Assistance for more information.