Quick Answer: What are the different versions of SOLIDWORKS?

What is the current version of SOLIDWORKS?

SOLIDWORKS 2020 SP5 is the last release to support the Windows^® 7 Operating System.

Can you have 2 versions of SOLIDWORKS?

A “Parallel Installation” of SOLIDWORKS is any time more than one version (i.e. 2011, 2012, 2013, 201X, etc.) of SOLIDWORKS is installed and operating on a single system. This setup does not require additional licenses as both versions operate under the same serial number and the same license runs both installations.

What is the difference between SOLIDWORKS standard professional and premium?

SOLIDWORKS Premium builds on SOLIDWORKS Professional by adding structural and motion analysis capabilities, advanced surface flattening, reverse engineering, and electrical cable and pipe routing functionality.

What 3 types of models are there in SOLIDWORKS?

SOLIDWORKS creates solid models, but it can also import, create, and manipulate surfaces, view models in wireframe mode, and generate 2D drawings from the 3D solid models.

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.

Is there a free version of SOLIDWORKS?

Currently, there are two options available to try SOLIDWORKS for free. The first option is through MySolidWorks which offers an online product trial of the latest version of SOLIDWORKS Premium, all from within your browser.

Can I download SOLIDWORKS for free?

So, it should come as no surprise, of course, that SolidWorks’ full version is not free. Luckily, there are fully functional SolidWorks free trial versions you can test before you buy it, and reduced-cost versions depending on your situation.

How much does SOLIDWORKS 2020 cost?

The Cost of SOLIDWORKS and Subscription Services? One standalone license is $4,195. The annual subscription service price, which covers technical support, upgrades, and more for one year, is $1,295. SOLIDWORKS product licenses are offered in a tiered system of Standard, Professional, and Premium.

Can I install old version of SOLIDWORKS?

One or more older major versions of SOLIDWORKS are installed on this computer. You can create a new installation, which will coexist with the older version, or you can upgrade, which removes the older version.

Can I install different version of SOLIDWORKS?

That’s actually not a problem, you can install multiple versions of SOLIDWORKS side by side on a single computer. In some previous releases this may have required some additional steps to ensure that the settings for each installed version were completely separate, but these extra steps are no longer needed.

How do I get an older version of SOLIDWORKS?

When you open one or more documents that are not yet saved in the current version of SOLIDWORKS, click Older Version File (Standard toolbar) to update the documents. The Save Modified Documents dialog box appears. Search ‘Older Version File’ in the SOLIDWORKS Knowledge Base.

Is SOLIDWORKS professional or premium better?

SOLIDWORKS Premium adds powerful simulation and design validation to the capabilities of SOLIDWORKS Professional, plus reverse engineering, and advanced wire and pipe routing functionality.

How much does SOLIDWORKS 2019 cost?

The price for the most recent edition of SOLIDWORKS 2019 standard license is $3,995. Subscription Support, which allows you to upgrade to the newest version and receive immediate technical support, among other benefits, is $1,295. For other license prices and any questions you may have, please call us at 800-454-2233.

Does SOLIDWORKS professional include FEA?

SolidWorks has a third tier in its CAD packages, this uppermost tier is called SolidWorks Premium. It includes more features again; more FEA capability, allowing work on static, stress and motion on assemblies and parts, a routing feature for harnessing and tooling, CircuitWorks, and many more!