Dear 3DEXPERIENCE Makers users,
The update operation is now complete on the 3DEXPERIENCE MAKERS platform.
Please note that indexation is still running and will progressively end soon. There may be a delay when searching for existing data.
Update (December 8, 01:00 PM IST): Indexation is now complete.
Platform Current Status
| 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) |
| Update operation complete December 6th 05:00 AM | Update operation complete December 6th 08:00 AM | Update operation complete December 6th 02:00 PM | Update operation complete December 6th 06:30 PM | Update operation complete December 6th 10:00 PM |
3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS for Makers
Post Update Actions
Discover our new features by updating your Native Apps
The first time you launch SOLIDWORKS Design (formerly known as SOLIDWORKS Connected) after the update, you will be prompted to update it. You will have two weeks (until December 20th) to perform the update. Starting on December 21st, the update will become mandatory in order to continue launching SOLIDWORKS Design.**
The 3DEXPERIENCE platform access URL remains the same.
MAKERS platform: www.solidworks.com/maker-cloudIf you see repeated download prompts for the 3DEXPERIENCE Launcher or are unable to open SOLIDWORKS Design, then please see How to allow local network access in Chrome and Edge to avoid 3DEXPERIENCE Launcher issue?
What’s New?
Here is a preview of enhancements in R2026x GA:
- 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS Professional
- NC Shop Floor Programmer
- Collaborative Industry Innovator
- 3DSwymer
Requirements and Tips
- Verify that your system meets the hardware & software requirements of the 3DEXPERIENCE platform on cloud here.
- Review the 3DEXPERIENCE platform on cloud upgrade guide here.
- Find tips for improving native apps installation at home 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 Native Apps Using the Compass on the Cloud page of the User Assistance for more information.
SOLIDWORKS Cloud Apps for Makers
Post Update Actions
Discover our new features by launching your apps
The 3DEXPERIENCE platform access URL remains the same.
MAKERS platform: www.solidworks.com/maker-cloudIf you see licensing errors or are missing the SOLIDWORKS xDesign role, then please see ACTION REQUIRED to continue using SOLIDWORKS xDesign for Makers
What’s new?
Here is a preview of enhancements in R2026x GA:
If you need assistance, please ask a question in this MAKERS | Support community. We will be happy to help!
