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Q: Who is eligible to purchase 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS for Makers?

3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS for Makers is meant for personal projects and non-commercial use. Per our terms and conditions, you may sell items you make for a profit up to and not exceeding $2,000 USD a year. If you are interested in building your business with SOLIDWORKS tools, check out our start up program or our commercial offers.

Q: How much does 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS for Makers cost?

A monthly subscription of 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS for Makers costs $15 USD/month (excluding taxes). A yearly subscription costs $48 USD/year (excluding taxes).

Q: Is 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS for Makers available for users worldwide?

Currently this offer is available for purchase with a billing address within the following countries: Algeria, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Morocco, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. More countries will be added soon.

Q: What is a 3DEXPERIENCE ID? What do I use it for?

The 3DEXPERIENCE ID is your ticket into the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, our home-grown maker communities, and 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS for Makers. You can create your account in less than a minute.

Q: Do I have to download or install anything when I purchase 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS for Makers?

3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS (SOLIDWORKS Connected) and NC Shop Floor Programmer require a download and installation onto your computer with Windows® 10 or Windows 11 operating system. 3D Creator (xDesign) and 3D Sculptor (xShape) are completely online and do not require any installation on your computer. Please note, 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS (SOLIDWORKS Connected) cannot be installed on the same computer as SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD 2023.

Q: What are the hardware requirements?

Our Cloud Eligibility tool is the easiest and quickest way to check the compatibility of your environment with 3DEXPERIENCE platform on cloud.

Q: What’s the difference between SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD and 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS?

3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS has the same awesome, industry-leading functionality, features, and tools as SOLIDWORKS Professional, but it leverages cloud data management. You can save all your design data to our secure cloud and easily share and connect with other makers. Please note, commercial products and Add-Ins are not supported or included with this version of 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS for Makers.

Q: Are my files or data restricted at all?

Files and data created with your Maker account are digitally watermarked and can only be opened up in another Maker platform. You cannot open up files created with your Maker account within a commercial or academic platform. This digital watermark is added to native 3D file formats, such as .3dxml, .sldprt, .sldasm, and .slddrw. Neutral 3D file formats, such as .stp or .iges can be opened on any platform.

Q: What kind of support will I get?

Join our Maker Support community to get peer-to-peer support to help you make amazing things. Dassault Systèmes SOLIDWORKS employees will join you in the communities to help answer your questions.

Q: How long does my purchase of 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS for Makers last?

You can purchase a monthly or yearly subscription of 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS for Makers. Your subscription will be automatically renewed. You can manage your subscription within the “Subscriptions” tab in your “Platform Management” dashboard. You can stop the renewal up to 30 days before your yearly renewal date or up to 5 days before your monthly renewal date. Even if you stop your renewal, you can still use the tools included in 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS for Makers until the renewal date, after which time you will lose access.

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What is 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS for Makers?

3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS® Makers is an innovative suite of software tools designed specifically for makers, hobbyists, and DIY enthusiasts who are passionate about creating, designing, and bringing their ideas to life. Whether you're an experienced maker or just starting out on your creative journey, we provide you with the necessary tools and resources to unleash your imagination and turn your concepts into reality.

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NC Shop Floor Programmer
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3DEXPERIENCE Marketplace

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What Makers Are Saying

Over 27,000 makers are using 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS for Makers to create their dream projects. Our simple but powerful user interface makes our platform easy to use while giving you the same powerful features as our industry leading, professional products.

3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS for Makers is optimized for hobbyists with a little CAD experience that want to grow their skill set and create amazing things.

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“3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS is an incredible tool, and putting it in the hands of hobbyists and makers is tremendous — it offers real, industry-leading software to anyone with a passion for creating, and creates an incredible pipeline for people to make their dreams a reality.”

–Brian Adamson, BattleBots designer, maker. From Make Magazine

As a child, Ridvan was fascinated with the inner workings of cars and would draw various mechanisms with paper and pencil. He was first exposed to SOLIDWORKS as a high schooler, and discovered a new way to manifest the objects that would form in his mind, or as he so eloquently puts it: “SOLIDWORKS is a reflection of my imagination!”

–Ridvan Polat, SOLIDWORKS Champion, maker. From Make Magazine

Downey and his fellow SOLIDWORKS Champions celebrated the launch of [3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS for Makers] with a SOLIDWORKS-sponsored collaboration on a Magic Wheelchair build for George, a UK youth with spinal muscular atrophy…The group designed a Ninjago®-inspired dragon that George can ride in, complete with articulating wings. “When he told us he wanted something Lego-themed, I was like ‘Yes!’” says Downey. “George was blown away by it.”

–Kirby Downey, SOLIDWORKS Champion and User Group Leader, maker. From Make Magazine

Your Maker Community

Sharing and learning from others is one of the best things about being a maker. Set up your 3DEXPERIENCE ID and connect with thousands of makers from across the world in our Made in 3D community. No matter what CAD program you use to make things, every single maker worldwide is welcome to join our community—all for free.

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What is the best way to get started with 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS for Makers? We have community support, tutorials, learning paths, and answers to all of your questions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible to purchase 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS for Makers?

How much does 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS for Makers cost?

Is 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS for Makers available for users worldwide?

What is a 3DEXPERIENCE ID? What do I use it for?

Do I have to download or install anything when I purchase 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS for Makers?

What are the hardware requirements?

What’s the difference between SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD and 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS?

Are my files or data restricted at all?

What kind of support will I get?

How long does my purchase of 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS for Makers last?

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Included in both subscriptions:

Yearly Subscription

$48 USD/year

Monthly Subscription

$15 USD/month

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What Makers Are Saying

“Once I understand the logic of how things grow in the natural world, I can translate that to computational space through CAD design tools like SOLIDWORKS, xShape, and xDesign.”

“3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS is an incredible tool, and putting it in the hands of hobbyists and makers is tremendous — it offers real, industry-leading software to anyone with a passion for creating, and creates an incredible pipeline for people to make their dreams a reality.”

Your Maker Community

What’s Happening in the Made in 3D Community

The Tools for Your Passion and Vision

Need Some Help?

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Boost Your Skills

Maker Support Community

Satisfaction Guaranteed

Frequently Asked Questions

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