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#  Your First Login and SOLIDWORKS for Makers Install

Watch the video for an overview of your first login and SOLIDWORKS install experience, including:

- Your Platform ID
- Your Platform Dashboard
- Installing SOLIDWORKS
- The **3D**EXPERIENCE Launcher
- Opening SOLIDWORKS

Head over to the **[3D](https://eu1.iam.3dexperience.3ds.com/login)**[EXPERIENCE Platform](https://eu1.iam.3dexperience.3ds.com/login)to get started with your new SOLIDWORKS for Makers license.

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### Request a quote

Receive an automated and completely confidential quote for the SOLIDWORKS products of your choice.

- [Request a quote](/request-quote)

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### Request a demo

See how you can increase productivity, design more compelling products, and be more cost-effective.

- [Request a demo](/how-to-buy/request-a-demo)

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### Contact sales

Speak with a SOLIDWORKS expert who will answer all of your product, pricing, and licensing questions.

- [Contact sales](/how-to-buy/contact-sales)