Get Started with SOLIDWORKS Design
Everything you need to start using SOLIDWORK Design, your Cloud-based product development and collaboration solution enabled by the 3DEXPERIENCE platform
Launch Your 3DEXPERIENCE Platform
After logging into the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, discover how to navigate your collaborative environment.
Is your platform already set up? Click here to access.
Check your inbox
Look for the email from 3ds.com with the subject “Your 3DEXPERIENCE platform is ready to use”.
Click the Launch your 3DEXPERIENCE platform button in the email.
Invite & grant access
Invite your team and give them access to apps by granting them roles thanks to your dedicated Members Management dashboard.
Install SOLIDWORKS Design
1. Launch the platform
Open the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform in your web browser.
2. Open Design Cockpit
Make sure you're taken to the SOLIDWORKS Design Cockpit dashboard.
3. Find SOLIDWORKS Design
Go to Apps → Design and select Install next to SOLIDWORKS Design.
4. Install the Launcher
Download and install the 3DEXPERIENCE Launcher when prompted.
5. Launch SOLIDWORKS
Follow the installer instructions to complete the installation.
Start Your Learning Journey
STEP 4 - After completing the above you are ready to learn and use SOLIDWORKS Design
- 1. Beginner’s Guides
- 2. Learning Paths
- 3. Expand Your Knowledge
Beginner’s guide to SOLIDWORKS Design
Your First Part, Sketch, Extrude, Assembly Modeling and much more
How to Get Started with AI in SOLIDWORKS
Explore how SOLIDWORKS AI can help you find answers, troubleshoot design issues, work with imported geometry and reduce repetitive engineering tasks.
Share your designs with anyone and get feedback
Learn the set up required for Share and Markup and how to it.
Cloud Storage and Revisions for Your CAD Designs
Learn how to configure your platform, store your designs in the cloud and revise your designs.
SOLIDWORKS + 3DEXPERIENCE Getting Started WIKI
Learn about implementation guidance for teams, administration setup paths, member learning paths, installation guides and much more.
SOLIDWORKS Design Fundamentals
47 Lessons to learn the fundamental aspects of the SOLIDWORKS Design software
Explore Cloud Services
Understand the integration of SOLIDWORKS Design with the 3DEXPERIENCE platform that provides easy collaboration and CAD-aware storage.
Explore the 3DSwymer Role
Learn how to collaborate using the platform’s various applications for better decision making and operations excellence
Explore the Collaborative Industry Innovator Role
Learn how to work together across disciplines with full flexibility and traceability to define and develop innovative products
SOLIDWORKS Learning Resources
Find here the Getting Started Guide, Solid Practices, 3DEXPERIENCE World Replays and User Assistance
Learning Path Catalog
Browse lessons by topic. Learning paths guide you through multiple lessons for a complete understanding.
Lesson Catalog
Explore individual learning modules featuring videos tutorials, and quizzes to learn at your own pace. Choose from hundreds of lessons crafted by SOLIDWORKS experts.
Classroom Courses
Instructor-led courses available from Value Added Resellers
Help & Support Resources
Find solutions and answers right away with these resources
SOLIDWORKS Web Help
Installation guides & troubleshooting
Knowledge Base
Find solutions and troubleshooting
SOLIDWORKS User Forum
Connect with SOLIDWORKS users
Contact your support partner
For technical help or any support enquiries, your assigned partner will provide personalized guidance.
If Dassault Systèmes supports you directly, call a Dassault Systèmes Customer Support Center.
Report an issue
Access the 3DSupport App to submit a service request directly
Contact your Security Administrator (usually the software purchaser) to assign the appropriate access.
Support for online purchase
Visit the Support Center to find resources about your online purchase, account management and FAQs.
Need help?
Whether you're looking for more information about our products or services, or you want to inquire about an existing order, we're here to help!
Haven’t purchased yet?
To get full access to SOLIDWORKS Design and start using all features, you’ll need to purchase a license first. Explore the product details, compare options and choose the plan that best fits your needs.