The SolidWorks 3D Skills Program provides a hands-on introduction and a FREE copy of the SolidWorks Personal Edition software! To participate, sign-up for a 3D Skills introductory session at a reseller near you.

The powerful, innovative, and easy-to-use 3D mechanical design capabilities of SolidWorks® make it the leading 3D CAD software. SolidWorks Personal Edition provides you with the same unmatched performance and time-saving innovations. Whether you are a beginner or have used other CAD applications in the past, the SolidWorks 3D Skills Program can help you take your design skills to an entirely new level.

SolidWorks Personal Edition includes:

• SolidWorks Personal Edition software
• eDrawings software
• Complete online documentation
• Introducing SolidWorks manual (online)
• Installation option for all supported languages

Special Personal Edition Terms
The SolidWorks Personal Edition is functionally identical to the core SolidWorks software used by industry professionals. However, the SolidWorks Personal Edition does contain significant use restrictions and may not be used for any commercial purposes whatsoever. The creation of models for commercial use is considered a commercial purpose, and therefore, files generated or modified using SolidWorks Personal Edition software cannot be opened by commercial (or other, for example, educational) versions of SolidWorks software. Other use restrictions include:

• A Personal Edition license to use the software expires after 90 days, with option for renewal. It does not include subscription service, and is not upgradeable.
• A watermark which identifies both the software and the files created as a "Personal Edition"; is displayed with the model whenever the model is printed, making it unsuitable for use in a commercial or institutional environments.
• SolidWorks Personal Edition software is node-locked to you and your computer.

Commercial use of the SolidWorks Personal Edition is prohibited. If your company is interested in acquiring SolidWorks licensing for commercial use, please contact an authorized SolidWorks reseller. The SolidWorks Personal Edition software may not be resold, transferred, rented, modified or copied. Any misuse of the terms of the software license agreement will immediately terminate the right to use this software. Read the license agreement.

Support
SolidWorks Corporation does not provide direct support for SolidWorks Personal Edition. The Discussion Forum is a newsgroup where you can interact with other users and share your experiences.  Visit the forum.