Welcome to Getting Started with SOLIDWORKS + 3DEXPERIENCE

This guide is designed to help SOLIDWORKS users get started with the 3DEXPERIENCE platform and other SOLIDWORKS roles and applications.

If you are looking to take advantage of benefits such as sharing SOLIDWORKS designs with clients or suppliers, utilizing SOLIDWORKS AI virtual companions to aid with complex problem-solving, storing your SOLIDWORKS data in a central, secure repository that enables design collaboration, then the Getting Started Guide is the best place to start.

As an administrator or member, this Getting Started Guide is designed to help you get started, regardless of your customer type: Commercial Customer, Maker, Student, or Academic.

The guide is intended to be used as a reference at any time! To get the most from the 3DEXPERIENCE platform for your business, you should work with your Reseller Partner to successfully onboard and achieve your business outcomes.

Note: If you have already started to use SOLIDWORKS + 3DEXPERIENCE and want to do more, or you and your company are looking to implement PDM and/or PLM workflows to manage your product, processes, and lifecycles, then check out the new SOLIDWORKS + 3DEXPERIENCE Adoption Guide.

Getting Started Using SOLIDWORKS Design With the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform
	Your First Steps on the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform
	Automate and Optimize Decision Making with AI Virtual Companions
	Securely Share Your SOLIDWORKS Designs With Anyone
	Storing and Managing Your SOLIDWORKS Designs
	Learn More Check out the below "Adoption Guide" topics to learn more about managing your SOLIDWORKS Designs on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform

Other Resources for Getting Started on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform

	Navigate back to the SOLIDWORKS Learning Resources WIKI and check out the resources available for your SOLIDWORKS learning journey.
	Small Teams to Large Organizations - Partner Assisted Implementation Already completed the Getting Started Guide and want to do more Collaborative SOLIDWORKS assembly design with multiple team members Cloud based design data management and PLM SOLIDWORKS reseller partner assisted training and implementation
	Best Practices for using SOLIDWORKS Solutions on Desktop and Cloud. These best practice guides are designed for you to make the most out of your solutions and unlock true value.
	3DEXPERIENCE EDU for SOLIDWORKS + 3DEXPERIENCE Access the full catalog of role learning paths and modules for the SOLIDWORKS portfolio of roles.  SOLIDWORKS Learner Library is required to fully access the catalog.  Contact your Reseller Partner for more information.

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