![Designer creating 3D model with markup - SOLIDWORKS](/sites/default/filesd10/styles/webp/public/migration/2023-04/solidworks-ues-announcement-hero.jpg.webp) # Open New Possibilities for Your 3D Designs Take advantage of 3D design sharing, markup, data storage, design review, and collaboration with SOLIDWORKS Subscription. [![Person facing the camera - Overcome Your Unique 3D Design Challenges](/sites/default/filesd10/styles/bg_large/public/2025-03/solidworks-video-new-opportunities-cover-no-bar-960.jpg.webp)](https://youtu.be/lta0LlNGvUo) Stay informed on the capabilities coming in July - [Get notified](/how-to-buy/make-the-most-of-solidworks) [![3D model of prosthetic leg - SOLIDWORKS](/sites/default/filesd10/styles/bg_large/public/migration/2023-04/solidworks-passion-design-cover.jpg.webp)](https://youtu.be/-V08ThPZVOc) **Design is not one size fits all**. SOLIDWORKS® user needs come in all shapes and sizes. Whether you need a simple way to share and markup 3D designs with suppliers, a place to securely store and access your designs, or the ability to formally manage design changes, Cloud Services capabilities coming this July to SOLIDWORKS Subscription fit how you need to get the job done. **Watch the video** to explore how you can use new sharing, markup, storage, collaboration, and management features at a pace that fits your workflows and comfort level. Get ready to take advantage of these possibilities and pursue your passion for design without limits. ### Share and Markup Sharing is a life lesson we learn early on, but it has never been this easy. With these new capabilities, **you can share 3D designs with anyone directly from SOLIDWORKS**. Getting real-time feedback and iterating on your work is now as easy as sharing a link from SOLIDWORKS. It’s just like eDrawings you’ve relied on for years, but **no installation necessary, no need to send a physical file, and best of all, it all works from any browser**. ### Store and Revise Whether it was a file cabinet or a Windows folder, designers and engineers have always needed a place to store and access their data. This July, SOLIDWORKS Subscription with Cloud Services will include secure, cloud-based storage and sharing, versioning and revision management, and easy design review capabilities. **You can save your data to the cloud right from SOLIDWORKS, providing you with a secure hub to store and access your work**. If you need to work with other designers, you can lock designs to ensure no one overwrites your work, easily manage revisions, and create detailed markups with redline, measurements, and annotations. **Welcome to your single source of truth to keep your tasks on-point and on-time**. ### Manage and Control Should you need to progress beyond sharing and storage, the data capabilities progress with you. Those with complex management needs have **full access to a suite of tools to help you manage data, work through formal change actions and approvals, and keep project tasks in check**. This solution scales with you, no matter your needs. These cloud enhancements connect SOLIDWORKS to the **3D**EXPERIENCE platform, where your possibilities extend beyond formal data management and into other areas of product development, such as advanced simulation, manufacturing, and marketing. ## Passing Zip Files is NOT Productive: Dexai Robotics User Success "After a week of using the platform, I like would never go back and can't imagine reverting to the way that we used to develop." –Rana Odabas, Mechanical Engineer, Dexai Robotics ![Dexai Robotics robot at work in a restaurant - SOLIDWORKS](/sites/default/filesd10/styles/webp/public/migration/2022-09/topic-transform-your-business-dexai-robotics-banner.jpg.webp) - [Watch video 3 minutes](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vh5R_Pqs6k) ### What SOLIDWORKS Users Are Saying Existing SOLIDWORKS users are already taking advantage of cloud capabilities. Hear what they have to say. #### “Traditional PDM \[product data management\] systems have their limits. By connecting to the cloud, we now have a central, scalable portal, where all parts and assemblies, including data sheets, are stored securely and accessible to all project participants at any time and from any device. And the security of our data is assured by two-factor authentication and data encryption.” –Fabian Stutz, Co-founder and CEO, Pharmabotix #### “With more flexible access to project data on the cloud, everyone can contribute, which makes collaboration more efficient and effective. Before we had cloud-based capabilities, we could use screenshots and emails to try to collaborate, but having design information available in the cloud 24 hours a day, seven days a week from any digital device gets other team members involved.” –Scott Tompsett, Director of Operations, Perception Engineering #### “Data management on the cloud is easy to set up and maintain while still providing high performance. Initially, we perceived the easing of IT/ hardware administrative costs – with no server setup or maintenance – as the most appealing part of the solutions. But since adding cloud solutions to our SOLIDWORKS installation, we see the value of inviting all members of the team, including external manufacturing partners, to work with us.” –Daniel Skagmo, Lead Hardware Engineer, NanoEcho ### 3D Design in the Cloud on Your Terms Take advantage of security, collaboration, mobility, storage, and 3D design sharing in the cloud how you want, when you want, at your own pace. Read the blog from Gian Paolo Bassi, Executive Vice President, **3D**EXPERIENCE Works. - [Read blog post](https://blogs.solidworks.com/solidworksblog/2023/04/solidworks-subscription-opens-new-opportunities-to-overcome-your-unique-design-challenges.html) ### FAQs: SOLIDWORKS Business Model Changes in July 2023 #### 1. What is changing in July? --- - Starting in July 2023, all **new** purchases of SOLIDWORKS Desktop CAD licenses (Perpetual, Term, Standalone, or Network) will include Cloud Services as part of the subscription. - All **new** SOLIDWORKS Desktop Perpetual licenses (CAD, Simulation, PDM, etc.) will require a minimum of two years of subscription. - In order to ensure the continued delivery of the quality products our clients have come to expect, all **new** Perpetual & Term license subscriptions of SOLIDWORKS Desktop CAD products will experience an uplift in price. - Term licenses of SOLIDWORKS Desktop CAD Standard will continue to be available without Cloud Services after July 1. #### 2. What happens after two years if I do not renew? --- After two years, you may choose to renew annually. However, if you choose not to renew, your Desktop license will be Perpetual; but you will no longer have access to Cloud Services for CAD, version upgrades, and support. #### 3. Will flexible licensing options continue to be available? --- - Yes. While the majority of the software industry has removed Perpetual licenses, the option to purchase a SOLIDWORKS Desktop CAD Perpetual license remains available to you. - SOLIDWORKS Desktop CAD Term licensing continues to be an ideal option for clients needing a flexible, scalable solution with simplified budgeting and lower upfront costs compared to the traditional Perpetual licensing model. - Existing SOLIDWORKS Desktop Perpetual or Term licenses, on active subscription, can continue to renew subscription without Cloud Services. #### 4. What capabilities are included in Cloud Services? --- - Share and Markup - Store and Revise - Manage and Control For each new license that includes Cloud Services, one named user will have access to Cloud Services. #### 5. Does this change affect new and existing clients purchasing new licenses? --- Yes, this is for **new** and **existing** clients purchasing **new** licenses. #### 6. I am an existing SOLIDWORKS Desktop CAD client. Can I renew without Cloud Services? --- Yes, clients with existing licenses on **active subscription or Term licenses** can continue to renew without Cloud Services. #### 7. Does this change affect Network licenses? --- Yes, the July changes are for both Standalone and Network licenses. #### 8. Can I have licenses with and without Cloud Services on the same SNL network? --- Yes. #### 9. I am a client on active subscription. Can I upgrade to SOLIDWORKS with Cloud Services? --- Yes. You can upgrade your subscription to include Cloud Services. #### 10. I am interested in upgrading to SOLIDWORKS with Cloud Services. Do I have to upgrade ALL of my licenses (Standalone or Network)? --- No, you don't have to. You can upgrade any number of licenses you choose. #### 11. My company doesn’t work with cloud solutions, can I still buy SOLIDWORKS? --- Yes, we have options available to meet your requirements. Please contact your reseller in such cases. # Explore New Possibilities Interested in taking advantage of these new cloud capabilities? 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