Welcome to 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS for Makers

3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS® for Makers helps you level-up your maker game, giving you all the tools and resources you need to create amazing things.

To begin your maker journey, check out our Getting Started Video and then discover the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform.

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 3DEXPERIENCE Launcher
  • Opening SOLIDWORKS

Head over to the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform to get started with your new SOLIDWORKS for Makers license.

Using SOLIDWORKS

Dive into 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS

This video will cover the basics you need to turn your ideas into amazing creations. Here’s what we’ll cover:

  • Starting a new SOLIDWORKS document
  • Templates
  • Navigating the user interface
  • Starting a new sketch
  • Dimensioning
  • Extruding
  • Features
  • Saving files to the cloud
  • Bookmarks
  • Assemblies

The 3DEXPERIENCE Platform

Explore the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform

Take a tour of the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform and all the capabilities it offers to makers. Whether you’re creating from a computer or a mobile device, you’ll discover how to effortlessly access your projects, ensuring a smoother and hassle-free design experience.

This video covers:

  • Customizing your dashboard
  • The Learning Center
  • Communities
  • The Compass
  • Applications on the platform
  • Bookmarks
  • Saving to the platform

Starting a Project with xShape and SOLIDWORKS

Discover the power of browser-based subdivision modeling with xShape. Follow along with this in-depth tutorial as our expert guide shapes a detailed fishing lure using xShape and SOLIDWORKS. Explore how xShape's freeform capabilities seamlessly integrate with SOLIDWORKS to transform intricate designs into reality.

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