Dear 3DEXPERIENCE MAKERS platform users,
Please be aware that we will be conducting a maintenance operation on the 3DEXPERIENCE MAKERS platform on Saturday, February 21st, 2026*.
Meaning for You
During this scheduled maintenance period, there will be a downtime on all services following the execution schedule below.
Make sure you have saved your documents on the cloud before the beginning of the operation.
Update schedule detailed by region*
Pacific Standard Time (UTC-8) | Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5) | Central European Time (UTC+1) | Indian Standard Time (UTC+5:30) | Japan Standard Time (UTC+9) |
February 20th 06:00 PM to February 21st 06:00 AM | February 20th 09:00 PM to February 21st 09:00 AM | February 21st 03:00 AM to 03:00 PM | February 21st 07:30 AM to 07:30 PM | February 21st 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
*Please note that the completion time may be subject to change. Schedule updates will be reflected in subsequent posts in this MAKERS | Support community.
3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS for Makers
What to expect after the update
The first time you launch SOLIDWORKS Design (formerly known as SOLIDWORKS Connected) after the update, you will be given the option to update to the latest version of SOLIDWORKS Apps or continue using your currently installed version. You will have two weeks (until March 7th) to perform the update. Starting on March 8th, upgrading the 3DEXPERIENCE platform components will be mandatory to continue using SOLIDWORKS Design.**
The 3DEXPERIENCE platform access URL will remain the same.
MAKERS platform: www.solidworks.com/maker-cloudWhat’s new
Here is a preview of enhancements in R2026x FD01:
Prepare for the update
- Review the 3DEXPERIENCE platform on cloud upgrade guide here.
- Find tips for improving native apps installation at home here.
- Verify that your system meets the hardware & software requirements of the 3DEXPERIENCE platform on cloud here.
If you need assistance, please ask a question in this MAKERS | Support community. We will be happy to help!
**Native apps (including SOLIDWORKS Design, SOLIDWORKS Visualize formerly known as SOLIDWORKS Visualize Connected and Shop Floor Machining) require an installation on your computer. From the Compass, click on the app context menu to display the currently installed version. A red update icon indicates that an update is required. A green update icon indicates that a supplemental update is available to install at any time. See the Installing/Uninstalling Desktop Apps Using the Compass from the Cloud page of the User Assistance for more information.
SOLIDWORKS Cloud Apps for Makers
What to expect after the update
The 3DEXPERIENCE platform access URL will remain the same.
MAKERS platform: www.solidworks.com/maker-cloudWhat’s new
Here is a preview of enhancements in R2026x FD01:
If you need assistance, please ask a question in this MAKERS | Support community. We will be happy to help!
