A CNC (computer numerical control) machine is a piece of equipment that can cut and shape wood, metal, or plastic according to pre-programmed code. Examples of CNC machines include milling equipment, lathes, laser cutters, plasma cutters, and pick and place machines.

CNC hobby software is extremely versatile, allowing you to etch surfaces, cut out shapes, and carve various materials. CNC hobbyists create everything from jewelry and wall art to furniture, shelving, and bookends. Get crafty in the kitchen with cutting boards, serving trays, and bowls, or have fun with puzzles, blocks, and games for the kids in your life. CNC software serves as a machine controller for a CNC machine (like a CNC router), allowing you endless possibilities for creating anything you can imagine.

Included within 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS for Makers, you have access to parametric modeling to build your designs in 3D, and also CNC machining software to make your ideas a reality using 3-axis machining and Wire EDM capabilities.

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.

Files and data created with your Maker account are digitally watermarked and can only be opened with a SOLIDWORKS for Makers license. You cannot open 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.

 You can purchase a monthly or yearly subscription of SOLIDWORKS xDesign for Makers or 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS for Makers. Your subscription will be automatically renewed, except for India where subscriptions are not automatically renewed. You can manage your subscription within the “Subscriptions” tab in your “Platform Management” cockpit. You can stop the renewal up to 5 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 your offer until the renewal date, after which time you will lose access. You can always sign up again in the future for a monthly or yearly subscription–please use your same 3DEXPERIENCE ID to re-purchase.

Please visit your new My Account portal. You can manage your subscription(s), update your payment method, view previous and/or pending orders and unfinished carts, and even re-subscribe if your subscription has lapsed. You can also increase the number of your subscriptions (capped at maximum of 5), and request to cancel your subscription. There are also very helpful links, such as a direct link to your maker platform, resources to kickstart your creativity and support links. Make sure to bookmark this helpful My Account link!

Join our Maker Support community to get peer-to-peer support to help you make amazing things.

With SOLIDWORKS xDesign for Makers an internet connection is always required.

With 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS for Makers you can work in an offline mode for up to 30 consecutive days.

Yes, with SOLIDWORKS xDesign for Makers there is nothing to install.

For 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS for Makers, the design app (SOLIDWORKS Connected) cannot be installed on a Mac. It requires a supported version of Windows 10 or Windows 11 on your computer to install. Note that if you log onto the 3DEXPERIENCE platform from a Mac, The SOLIDWORKS Connected app will be missing from your compass. The same applies to the NC Shop Floor Programmer role and Shop Floor Machining app.

However, you can use the design apps included in 3D Creator and 3D Sculptor (xDesign and xShape) as these are browser based applications that are perfect for using on a Mac or an iOS/Android device.

SOLIDWORKS for Makers’ user interface, workflows and commands are intuitive with just a little practice, and we have the Get Started video playlist, online tutorials and makers in our community willing to lend beginners a helping hand.

SOLIDWORKS for Makers is DIY CAD software designed for personal, non-commercial use. If you sell your products and make more than $2,000 USD in profit per year, you will no longer be eligible to use the software.

You will have access to multiple maker communities, including the Maker Support Community, where you’ll find peers and experts ready to answer all your questions, and the Made in 3D Community, where hobbyists around the world share their designs and ideas.