SOLIDWORKS xDesign for Makers

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Make sure you are using the same email address you used to purchase your subscription. Try clearing your browser cache or opening the platform in an incognito window. If your subscription is more than 30 days old, it may have lapsed. You can renew from the Makers store or submit a Support Form for help.

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SOLIDWORKS for Makers is currently available in: Algeria, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom and United States. See the Makers FAQ for the latest availability information.

No. SOLIDWORKS xDesign for Makers runs entirely in your browser. No download or installation is required on any device. Log in at the Makers Dashboard to start making.

Post a screenshot of the error in the MAKERS | Support community Other makers and the support team can review it and suggest next steps.

SOLIDWORKS xDesign for Makers runs in your browser and includes 3D Creator, 3D Sculptor, 3D SheetMetal Creator, 3D Structure Creator, 3D Mold Creator, 3D Motion Creator and Manufacturing Definition Creator. You also get 3DSwymer, Collaborative Industry Innovator, Product Communicator and cloud render credits. An internet connection is always required. This subscription does not include desktop SOLIDWORKS or CAM tools.

3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS for Makers includes desktop CAD software: SOLIDWORKS Connected, CAM tools: 2.5 and 3-Axis CAM with NC Shop Floor Programmer, 3D modeling tools: subdivision modeling via 3D Sculptor (xShape), and browser-based CAD with 3D Creator. Collaboration tools (3DSwymer, Collaborative Industry Innovator) and 25 GB of 3DEXPERIENCE cloud storage are included with your subscription.

You can export files in common formats such as .stl, .step, .iges, .dxf and .obj. These formats are widely used for 3D printing, laser cutting and CNC work. See the full list of supported formats in SOLIDWORKS xDesign for Makers help documentation.

SOLIDWORKS xDesign for Makers runs entirely in your browser and works on any device with an internet connection. It is not compatible with commercial SOLIDWORKS licenses or third-party Add-Ins. Files are watermarked and can only be opened with a SOLIDWORKS for Makers license.

No. SOLIDWORKS xDesign for Makers always requires an internet connection. If you need offline capability, consider 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS for Makers, which supports offline mode for up to 30 consecutive days.

Yes. Files are digitally watermarked and can only be opened using a SOLIDWORKS for Makers license. They cannot be opened with commercial or academic versions of SOLIDWORKS. This applies to native formats: .3dxml, .sldprt, .sldasm and .slddrw. You can export in neutral formats like .stl, .step or .iges to share or use your designs without restrictions.

Use the Search bar at the top of the 3DEXPERIENCE platform to find files by name. For recently created files, click the clock icon or 'Show my recent content.' In SOLIDWORKS Connected, use the 3DEXPERIENCE Open dialog to search for files saved to the platform. For a full guide to all search methods, visit the Maker | Support community.

Enable Offline Mode in 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS for Makers before the update begins — click your profile icon in the top right of SOLIDWORKS Connected and select "Work Offline." Make sure your files are downloaded locally first. See the Maker | Support community for full setup details.

Log in to your My Account Portal, go to the Payment Methods tab. If you need help, submit a Support Form.

Stop your current monthly subscription in the Subscriptions tab of your My Account Portal, then wait until the renewal date. On that date, purchase the yearly plan from the Makers store using the same email address to keep your existing files. Do not start the new plan before the current one ends or both subscriptions will overlap. For help, submit a Support Form.