# Getting Started with your SOLIDWORKS Solutions

Learn how to set up and navigate your SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE applications, with access to training and support.

![Getting Started with SOLIDWORKS user guiding each other](/sites/default/filesd10/styles/webp/public/2026-01/SOLIDWORKS-2026-Getting-Started-Hero-Banner-v1.jpg.webp)

## Welcome on board!

We’re excited to have you here and can’t wait to see how SOLIDWORKS helps you bring your ideas to life.

## Please choose the category that best describes you:

### Which Professional Solutions Do You Own?

Pick your solution to start your learning journey

### Single-user License

![](/sites/default/filesd10/inline-images/buy-3dx-solidworks-online-thumb-wide-4.png)

### SOLIDWORKS Design

Fully licensed and locally installed directly from the **3D**EXPERIENCE platform. It includes built-in Cloud Services to connect and manage your data on the platform.

- [Get started](https://www.3ds.com/store/get-started/professionals/solidworks-design)

### Device License

![](/sites/default/filesd10/2026-01/solidworks-3d-cad-SCREEN-with-logo.png)

### SOLIDWORKS Design with Cloud Services

Traditional SOLIDWORKS Desktop CAD locally installed application with access to Cloud Services with the added **3D**EXPERIENCE platform connector.

- [Get started](https://www.3ds.com/store/get-started/professionals/solidworks-design-cloud-services)

### Cloud Native

![](/sites/default/filesd10/inline-images/buy-xdesign-online-thumb-wide-3.png)

### SOLIDWORKS xDesign

Next-gen CAD design suite that runs entirely in your web browser. No installation is required; it operates directly on the **3D**EXPERIENCE platform to store and manage your data.

- [Get started](https://www.3ds.com/store/get-started/professionals/solidworks-xdesign)

### Which Makers Solutions Do You Own?

Pick your solution to start your learning journey

### Single user

![](/sites/default/filesd10/2026-01/3dx-solidworks-named-user-license-SCREEN-2ed.png)

### 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS for Makers

Fully licensed and locally installed directly from the **3D**EXPERIENCE platform. It includes built-in Cloud Services to connect and manage your data on the platform.

- [Get started](https://www.solidworks.com/solution/solidworks-makers/3dexperience-solidworks-makers)

### Cloud Native

![](/sites/default/filesd10/2026-01/solidworks-xDesign-makers-with-logo.png)

### SOLIDWORKS xDesign for Makers

Next-gen CAD design suite that runs entirely in your web browser. No installation is required; it operates directly on the **3D**EXPERIENCE platform to store and manage your data.

- [Get started](https://www.solidworks.com/solution/solidworks-makers/solidworks-xdesign-makers)

Access your **3D**EXPERIENCE platform

- [Click here](/community/3dexperience-login)

## Help & Support Resources

### SOLIDWORKS Learning Resources Wiki

In this WIKI, you will find information and resources to help you implement the **3D**EXPERIENCE platform and get started with your SOLIDWORKS applications.

- [Explore guide](https://r1132100503382-eu1-3dswym.3dexperience.3ds.com/community/swym:prd:R1132100503382:community:52?content=swym:prd:R1132100503382:wikitree:501)

## SOLIDWORKS Support Resources

Get technical support with SOLIDWORKS products, and explore ways to grow and share your skills

![Support banner](/sites/default/filesd10/styles/webp/public/migration/2020-01/sw-processes-validate-support-001.jpg.webp)

- [Learn more](/support/home)

## How GlüxKind Used SOLIDWORKS to Reinvent the Baby Stroller

Baby strollers used to be, well, baby strollers, and definitely not a platform for innovation beyond cosmetic tweaks and cupholders. Then GlüxKind came along.

![How GlüxKind Used SOLIDWORKS to Reinvent the Baby Stroller](/sites/default/filesd10/styles/webp/public/2025-12/gluxkind-customer-story-banner.jpg.webp)

- [Watch video 
2 minutes](https://youtu.be/4p_LkMY_GSE)

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