The 3DEXPERIENCE platform and its apps are continuously improved based on feedback from makers and other users. These improvements are delivered to you via platform updates.

As you may know, the platform is inaccessible during updates. This can cause some inconvenience to those who are looking to access the apps during this period.

To help you work during platform updates, we encourage you to take advantage of the following enhancements from the past year.

1. Offline Mode

You can work with SOLIDWORKS Connected in an offline mode for a specified period of time between one and 30 consecutive days. During this time, no internet connectivity is required. Offline Mode is also available for Shop Floor Machining and SOLIDWORKS Visualize Connected. If you plan to work in these apps during a platform update, you must start offline mode beforehand.

2. Improved Open Dialog Box and 3DEXPERIENCE files on This PC

To work with offline mode in SOLIDWORKS Connected, you will need to have your model files downloaded to your computer. The improved open dialog box and 3DEXPERIENCE files on This PC tab help you find such files.