SOLIDWORKS 2027 Preview

During the Preview program, you can either download and install a SOLIDWORKS Beta release, or run the same release online from a supported web browser (no installation required).

Download

1. Go to the download page and login using your 3DEXPERIENCE ID.
2. Select the Beta release from the drop down menu.
3. Select the Beta Product.
4. Read and accept the Customer License and Online Services Agreement (CLOSA).
5. Click Download, then run SolidWorksSetup.exe and follow the instructions.
6. Run the SOLIDWORKS Beta Installation Manager to download and install products.

Test online in a Web Browser

Coming Soon!

• We strongly recommend that you install SOLIDWORKS Beta products on a separate machine from your production environment.
• Do not upgrade your current production SOLIDWORKS and Toolbox (SOLIDWORKS Data) to the Beta release. Specify a new, dedicated folder for the Beta release installation.
• Set ALL file locations in Tools > Options to Beta-specific testing locations.
• Keep ALL Beta items like templates and design library data separate from your production data.
• Do NOT use SOLIDWORKS Beta products with your production files. If you want to test your production data, make copies of that data for testing purposes.

• Test your normal production workflows using a copy of your production models.
• Modify your normal production workflows to accommodate new functionality.
• Review the What's New document and test new functionality with new data or with your copied production data. To access the What’s New document, in SOLIDWORKS, click Help > What’s New.
• Connect with users like you and interact with the R&D and Preview teams.
• We encourage you to use the SOLIDWORKS Task Scheduler Upgrade Assistant to test the migration of your SOLIDWORKS files before converting them to the new release.

To submit bug reports:

1. Go to the SOLIDWORKS Preview community and click + Add icon
2. Select Question
   
   
3. Enter a title or problem summary in the Add a title box
4. Enter your question, problem description, or your discussion content under Start writing
5. Click the Upload media from computer (up arrow icon) to attach a file
6. Select one of the pre-defined tags depending if you have a problem report, a how-to question, or an enhancement request of a new functionality
7. Click the Publish button to complete your question

Notes for submitting bugs:

• Describe your issue in detail and attach relevant images, instructions, and files.
  Note: Do NOT attach Rx files or any proprietary files. All file attachments are public and visible to all community members. To submit proprietary files, including Rx files, request a secure 3DS file transfer workspace.
• Do not contact your local reseller about Preview issues and bugs. Submit a bug report in the SOLIDWORKS Preview Community.
• The SOLIDWORKS Preview team will review and respond to your bug reports.

To submit feedback:

Visit the SOLIDWORKS Preview community and create a discussion or ask a question