Frequently Asked Questions
1. Who can buy SolidWorks Student Edition?
2. What is included with the SolidWorks Student Edition software?
3. How much does the SolidWorks Student Edition cost?
4. Where can I purchase the SolidWorks Student Edition software?
5. How long is the SolidWorks Student Edition 2009-2010 license good for?
6. Can I get the software in my language?
7. My system is running Vista 64-bit. Will I be able to use the SolidWorks Student Edition software on my system?
8. How many times can I install the SolidWorks Student Edition software?
9. What are the system requirements/video card requirements for SolidWorks Student Edition?
10. Can I get technical assistance for the SolidWorks Student Edition software?
1. Who can buy SolidWorks Student Edition?
The SolidWorks Student Edition is available to registered, active, degree-seeking students, currently enrolled in a degree-granting program at an accredited academic institution. Full-time faculty are also eligible to purchase the Student Edition. Proof of registration is required. The SolidWorks Student Edition is intended for personal learning purposes, and is unsuitable for commercial or institutional use.
2. What is included with the SolidWorks Student Edition software?
SolidWorks® Student Edition includes SolidWorks® Simulation design validation tools.
SolidWorks® Student Edition includes:
- SolidWorks® Premium software
- Animation functionality
- Library of Standards
- Photorealistic rendering
- eDrawings®
- SolidWorks® Simulation Professional, finite element analysis tools (FEA)
- SolidWorks® Motion, kinematic and motion simulation analysis tools
- SolidWorks® Flow Simulation, computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis tools
- Complete online documentation and tutorials
- 14 language options: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Polish, Korean, Czech, Brazilian, Portuguese, and Russian
- 12 month term-of-use license
3. How much does the SolidWorks Student Edition cost?
The SolidWorks Student Edition 2009-2010 generally sells for $149.95.
4. Where can I purchase the SolidWorks Student Edition software?
Please use the link below to view a list of online resellers of SolidWorks Student Edition software:
http://www.solidworks.com/sw/education/buy-student-edition-software.htm
5. How long is the SolidWorks Student Edition 2009-2010 license good for?
The SolidWorks Student Edition 2009-2010 license is good for one full year, beginning when you initially register your software.
6. Can I get the software in my language?
There are 14 language options:
- Brazilian
- Czech
- English
- French
- German
- Italian
- Japanese
- Korean
- Polish
- Portuguese
- Russian
- Simplified Chinese
- Spanish
- Traditional Chinese
7. My system is running Vista 64-bit. Will I be able to use the SolidWorks Student Edition software on my system?
The SolidWorks Student Edition “2009-2010” is supported on the Vista 64-bit operating system. The Vista version needs to be Business, Ultimate or Enterprise.
8. How many times can I install the SolidWorks Student Edition software?
The SolidWorks Student Edition software is a one-year license for one installation of the software. SolidWorks takes into consideration circumstances such as a system hard drive crash or a system upgrade. These are considered on a case-by-case basis.
9. What are the system requirements/video card requirements for SolidWorks Student Edition?
Graphic/Video Card Requirements: www.solidworks.com/sw/support/videocardtesting.html
System Requirements: www.solidworks.com/sw/support/SystemRequirements.html
10. Can I get technical assistance for the SolidWorks Student Edition software?
There is no phone support for the SolidWorks Student Edition software. Please go to www.solidworks.com/goEDU for technical assistance. Once there, select ‘SolidWorks Student Edition’ to find the installation guide, etc. There is also an extensive Help feature that comes with the software. Other sources, such as a student forum, are available for additional assistance.
What if I need help with the software?
Both versions of the SolidWorks Student Edition include an insert sheet that will help you install and register the software license. Also included are online help tutorials that will aid in learning the software and "Introducing SolidWorks," a book in PDF format that can help you learn how to use the tools and menus.
SolidWorks Student Edition is a Windows®-native application, so if you know how to use popular Windows programs, you're already on your way to learning how to use SolidWorks. Your teacher might be a good resource for questions and help. However, if you have a problem you can't solve by yourself, you can log on to the SolidWorks Education Forum. Look for the category ‘Student Edition', where you should identify yourself as a Student Edition user. You can then consult with fellow SolidWorks users and seek their assistance.
Please note that SolidWorks Corporation and SolidWorks resellers do not provide direct support for the Student Edition as part of the basic license.
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