Complete design freedom with next-generation CAD solutions
With SOLIDWORKS Cloud, get 3D design, collaboration and lifecycle management solutions, anywhere, on any device
Enjoy end-to-end features for project development solutions optimal for product developers, mechanical designers and engineers
Design better products faster and more effectively with easy-to-use browser-based 3D CAD and specialized design applications
Tackle complex shape design challenges with advanced capabilities for organic shapes, sheet metal and structures
Benefit from built-in lifecycle management to ensure you never lose your data, maintain version control and protect your intellectual property
Discover a streamlined approach to product development, offering broad capabilities and a flexible way to use them
Watch the video to discover the user interface
What features are included in this offer?
- CAD Solutions
- Collaboration Solutions
- Training Libraries
Start creating
All the CAD solutions you need to kickstart your projects and streamline your work
3D Creator
3D parametric design for individual part creation and mechanical assemblies
3D Sculptor
Freeform surface modeling capabilities to make organic and aesthetic designs
3D SheetMetal Creator
Create production-ready sheet metal designs
3D Structure Creator
Precise production-ready structure and frame design
Manufacturing Definition Creator
3D design and 2D drawings
Drafter
Generate 2D drawings from 3D models
3D Render
Create photorealistic renderings of your products
| Key Questions | Desktop | Cloud |
| User Interface and Experience (Look/Feel) | Classic SOLIDWORKS experience | The UI keeps the same elements such as the design feature tree. The CommandManager, now known as the "action bar," has been moved to the bottom. It remains very familiar. |
| License types | Local license file is tied to your machine | Available as a named user subscription license |
| Network requirements | Internet required for software download and installation | An internet connection is required, but maintains an invisible local cache for working offline until the connection stabilizes or when ready to save your changes |
| Hardware requirements | SW Desktop requires a powerful multi-core processor, at least 16 GB of RAM, a dedicated graphics card with 2 GB VRAM, and an SSD for the operating system | A modern graphics card is advantageous but less crucial for local graphics due to the cloud-based nature of the software. However, a computer with 8GB or more of RAM and a multi-core processor is beneficial, particularly for handling larger models |
| Approved hardware compatibility list | Approved device list | Approved device list |
| Technical support and services | Through a VAR or support contract with Dassault Systèmes' experts | Onboarding meeting with a 3DEXPERIENCE platform expert Dedicated support community and learning resources |
| Product Data Management (PDM) integration | Requires an on-premise solution or purchase of Solidworks Connector to save files to the 3DExperience Platform | Offers cloud-based PDM through the 3DEXPERIENCE platform |
Collaborate effectively
Connect and collaborate in a single platform on the cloud, enabling your entire organization to stay ahead of the competition and innovate
3D Swymer
Complete access to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform to facilitate collaboration, data organization and bring continuity to your business in a secure way
Collaborative Industry Innovator
Collaborate concurrently across disciplines with full flexibility and traceability to define and develop innovative products on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform
Access powerful learning experiences
Learn how to collaborate, design and manage your products with proficiency
Collaborative Innovation Learner
Master all the applications included in the SOLIDWORKS Cloud Offer thanks to a dedicated e-learning application on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform
Take a first look at each feature
Why buy online?
- Immediate access to your solution to start your projects instantly
- Direct support & personalized learning journey to ensure a smooth start
- Experience a 15-day money-back policy to be sure to find the right software
- SLA of 99.5% service availability, ISO 9001:2015 QMS certified, engaged in OWASP globally
Powered by 3DEXPERIENCE on the cloud
Thanks to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, organize your data and collaborate in one single and secure place, always up-to-date
Need help?
Whether you're looking for more information about our products or services or you want to ask about an existing order, we're here to help!
Frequently Asked Questions
Through you dedicated support community you will have access to a wide range of e-learning lessons as well as ask questions to product experts in the community.
Your data is securely stored in the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, granting access to current files. You have control over access to data and receive live design updates through instant notifications.
In addition we perform daily customer data backups to ensure the safety and security of your data. By securely storing your data on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, users always work with the latest version, eliminating the danger of overwriting data.
For Yearly and Quarterly subscriptions, we currently have a 15 days cancellation policy. If you submit your cancellation request up to 15 days after your purchase, we will cancel and refund your order. This policy however does not apply for trial offers, monthly subscriptions or quarterly and yearly renewals.
If you are eligible to a refund & cancellation, please contact us via this support form and we will get back to you shortly.
At the end of your subscription, your data will remain secure on our servers for a period of two weeks.
If you need to retrieve your data after this period of time, please submit a contact form by selecting "Other" as the category. Our specialized team will quickly assist you in recovering your valuable information.
Yes! With the 3DEXPERIENCE platform (using the 3DSwymer role), you have the capability to foster collaboration among stakeholders, facilitating a dynamic and innovative work environment. Here's how:
- Store your CAD files and share data, track your progress and monitor your KPIs using personalized dashboards
- Actively involve team members as you grow and build a true online community of users and contributors
- Suggest ideas and track progress through idea funnels
The SOLIDWORKS Cloud Offer includes the 3D Render role (xStudio) to generate photorealistic renderings.
Rendering credits are needed to carry out a rendering job using xStudio. The number of credits required generally varies based on factors such as image size, resolution, and complexity, usually falling within the range of a few credits to 8 per rendering. The number of required credits is indicated and updated in real-time on the rendering job queue.
This offer provides you with 135 credits, if your project demands more, additional credits can be purchased here.
Cloud-based CAD refers to a CAD (Computer Aided Design) system that operates on a cloud platform, allowing users to work on their designs via the internet. Unlike traditional CAD systems that are installed on local computers, cloud-based CAD is accessible from any device with an internet connection, which enhances collaboration and flexibility.
Cloud-based CAD systems offer many of the same capabilities as their traditional counterparts, but they also provide additional benefits such as:
- Real-time, multiuser collaboration on projects
- Robust version control to maintain design integrity
- Reduced hardware costs as all computation is done in the cloud server
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