How do I download and install SOLIDWORKS?

How do I download SOLIDWORKS to my computer?

Installation on Individual Computers

1. Browse to the SOLIDWORKS Customer Portal.
2. Log in as a Subscription Service Customer, using your email address and password, or your SOLIDWORKS serial number.
3. In the Download section, click Downloads and Updates.
4. In the Downloads page, for Select Version, select the year .

How do I manually download SOLIDWORKS?

Select the option in SOLIDWORKS Installation Manager to download individual files (for example, Conduct manual download on the Download Options page). Based on your product selections and system requirements, a web page appears in a separate window containing links to download all required files manually.

Can I download SOLIDWORKS for free?

Can I download Solidworks for free? Solidworks offers a free trial to use before you buy the software suite and multiple plans are available to choose from once you are ready to purchase the product.

Is SOLIDWORKS free for personal use?

Can You Buy SOLIDWORKS without a Subscription? Yes, you can buy what is called a perpetual license of SOLIDWORKS without a subscription.

How do I get SOLIDWORKS Quora for free?

Various engineering colleges provide their students with official software for free (educational versions). If you have access to any such colleges be sure to check them out. The Experimental Aircraft Association offers free access to SOLIDWORKS SDK EAA Maker Edition to its members.

How do I reinstall SOLIDWORKS?

Repairing an Installation

1. In Windows 7 or later, click Start > Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features.
2. Select the SOLIDWORKS version you wish to repair and click Change.
3. On the Welcome to SOLIDWORKS Installation Manager screen, click Repair the individual installation (on this computer).

How do students download SOLIDWORKS for free?

Student Standard (formerly Student Design Kit – SDK) If you have obtained a SDK-ID from your School/ University go to www.SOLIDWORKS.com/SDK and complete the Community Download form shown below to start the download process.

Can you get SolidWorks for personal use?

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How much does it cost to download SolidWorks?

SolidWorks Standard price



The price for one license of SolidWorks Standard is $3995 with an annual maintenance fee of $1295.

Is AutoCAD or SolidWorks better?

Short Verdict. Both AutoCAD and Solidworks are comparable tools. AutoCAD is better suited for general-purpose 2D and 3D drafting, while Solidworks excels in developing sophisticated 3D models and simulations. There is no way to say one of these is superior to the other because it depends upon your requirements.