Question 1

Is SOLIDWORKS AI included with my existing license?

SOLIDWORKS Corp. · Accepted Answer

Yes — access to SOLIDWORKS AI tools is included with your current SOLIDWORKS Design license at no additional cost. AI features such as Command Predictor, Auto-Fastener Recognition, Generative Drawings, AI-Powered Assembly Structure Generator, and What's Wrong Analysis are available within the SOLIDWORKS Design environment by default. AI Virtual Companions, focused on context and knowledge, require activation of Cloud Services, already included in your subscription. If you are unsure whether you have activated Cloud Services check out the Getting Started Guide(https://www.solidworks.com/lp/get-started-cloud-services) or contact your SOLIDWORKS reseller to confirm.

Question 2

Does SOLIDWORKS AI require additional cloud subscriptions or hardware?

SOLIDWORKS Corp. · Accepted Answer

Most Embedded AI features — including Command Predictor, Auto-Fastener Recognition, Generative Drawings, AI-Powered Assembly Structure Generator, and What's Wrong Analysis — run within SOLIDWORKS Design and do not require anything additional beyond your existing license. AURA, the context and knowledge Virtual Companion, requires an activation of Cloud Services to operate, but this is already included in your subscription. Contact your SOLIDWORKS reseller for entitlement details specific to your license type. No special hardware is required to use SOLIDWORKS AI — the tools are designed to run within your existing SOLIDWORKS Design environment.

Question 3

How do I activate Cloud Services and access all SOLIDWORKS AI tools?

SOLIDWORKS Corp. · Accepted Answer

SOLIDWORKS AI tools are included with your current license at no additional cost. To get started, sign in to your account and enable Cloud Services from your account settings. For a full walkthrough see the Getting Started Guide(https://www.solidworks.com/lp/get-started-cloud-services).

Question 4

Is my design data safe when I use SOLIDWORKS AI?

SOLIDWORKS Corp. · Accepted Answer

Yes. SOLIDWORKS AI is built on a foundational principle of IP protection: your design data is never used to train AI models. SOLIDWORKS AI tools operate on your data within the session, and do not retain or share your geometry, assemblies, or design history beyond the active interaction. Our AI models are exclusively trained on proprietary Dassault Systèmes data and curated synthetic datasets. All cloud-based AI features run on enterprise-grade infrastructure with encryption in transit and at rest. For full details on our security and privacy practices, refer to the Dassault Systèmes Trust Center(https://www.3ds.com/trust-center/).

Question 5

What is 3D CAD Software?

SOLIDWORKS Corp. · Accepted Answer

AI CAD software is computer-aided design software that uses artificial intelligence to automate and augment engineering tasks — such as generating drawings, predicting commands, detecting errors, and converting natural language or images into parametric 3D models. Unlike traditional CAD, which responds passively to manual input, AI CAD actively participates in the design process by applying engineering knowledge to help engineers work faster and with greater accuracy. SOLIDWORKS AI takes this further by embedding AI directly into the 3D CAD workflow, ensuring that intelligence is available in context — without file exports, application switching, or IP leaving your environment.

Question 6

Where can I learn more about SOLIDWORKS AI?

SOLIDWORKS Corp. · Accepted Answer

Explore the resources below — from getting started guides to deep-dive content on how AI is transforming design and engineering workflows.https://www.solidworks.com/product/solidworks-design/ai-overview, https://www.solidworks.com/lp/get-started-cloud-services, https://www.solidworks.com/product/solidworks-design/whats-new, https://www.solidworks.com/solution/solidworks-ai-cad-tools-workflow-optimization, https://blogs.solidworks.com/products/solidworks/augmented-design-how-ai-is-quietly-changing-daily-life-for-mechanical-engineers/, https://www.solidworks.com/media/ai-innovations-you-cant-ignore-future-design, https://live.solidworks.com/demand/solidworks-ai-explained-leo-aura-solidworks-2026-solidworks-labs-demo, https://www.solidworks.com//solution//activate-solidworks-ai-companions-cloud-services