SOLIDWORKS Student Version: Features and Access Options
SOLIDWORKS is a widely used software across many educational institutions, empowering students in engineering, design, and related fields. The SOLIDWORKS Education Edition is a comprehensive suite of tools designed to introduce middle school, high school, and college students to the world of CAD and the capabilities of SOLIDWORKS. It provides access to the same 3D development tools used by professionals worldwide, fostering creativity, problem-solving skills, teamwork, and innovation.
SOLIDWORKS Education Edition: An Overview
The SOLIDWORKS Education Edition is more than just a CAD teaching tool; it's a complete engineering suite. It provides powerful, engaging, hands-on software for students to understand the real-world mechanics of science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEM/STEAM). With SOLIDWORKS Education Edition, educators and students have access to the same 3D development tools used by countless engineering and design professionals around the world, so they can focus on what’s really important-fostering new ideas, solving problems, teamwork, and innovation.
Key Features of SOLIDWORKS Education Edition
The Education Edition includes over 12 products, allowing students to conceptualize, create, validate, communicate, manage, and transform ideas into great designs. SOLIDWORKS Education Edition delivers 3D design solutions to help unleash students’ creativity for inspired design.
Accessing SOLIDWORKS as a Student
SOLIDWORKS offers various access options for students, catering to different needs and learning environments. The primary methods for students to get the software are the Student Design Kit (SDK) and the Student Engineering Kit (SEK).
Student Design Kit (SDK)
The SDK is a downloadable version of SOLIDWORKS software. This option provides students with the core SOLIDWORKS functionality for their design projects.
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Student Engineering Kit (SEK)
The SEK includes SOLIDWORKS and most of the other software modules and features included in the school’s Education Edition. For schools and universities with a class size of 60 students or more, a SOLIDWORKS Education license can qualify students for a Premium license, also known as the Student Engineering Kit (SEK).
MySolidWorks
There are 3 levels of access to MySolidWorks: MySolidWorks, MySolidWorks Standard, and MySolidWorks Professional. The general MySolidWorks access is FREE to all, regardless of EDU or Subscription Service. MySolidWorks Standard is also FREE to schools that have the SOLIDWORKS Education Edition and the license is on Active Subscription. If your students are using the Student Engineering Kit (SEK) they will also have access to MySolidWorks Standard for FREE by using their SEK serial number.
Student Version Packages
SOLIDWORKS offers different student packages with varying features and capabilities.
SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD Package
This package costs $60 USD per year and includes:
- Proven and Powerful SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD
- Features include:
- 3D CAD
- Local Storage
- Simulation: Structure, Flow, Plastics
- Photorealistic Rendering
- 2.5 & 3-Axis CAM
- Access to Learning Content and Student Community
- Free CSWA and CSWP Certification ($198 value)
- Devices Supported: Windows PC only
- Installation required
Browser-Based 3D CAD Apps Package
This package costs $60 USD per year and includes:
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- Next-generation of browser-based 3D CAD Apps with Collaboration
- Features include:
- Cloud 3D CAD
- Cloud Storage
- AI-powered Design Guidance and Design Assistant
- Access to Learning Content and Student Community
- Free 3D Creator and 3D Sculptor Certifications ($148 value)
- Devices Supported: Chromebooks, MACs, Tablets, Windows PC
- No installation required
Additional Resources and Support
CADimensions has a tremendous staff of technical people who ensure you are getting the most out of your SOLIDWORKS products. Their support engineers perform many functions including technical support for all the software products, teaching users in our classrooms, creating technical blogs, tech tip videos and Lunch & Learn webinars. They are very passionate about what they do, and I can assure you they are excited to help educators and students with any questions or issues you might have.
GoEngineer's extensive SOLIDWORKS technical knowledge and world class support can help you succeed with SOLIDWORKS. Their award-winning team is ready to help you with any task you may have. Using state-of-art remote assistant technology software allows their team to solve most issues within one session. GoEngineer offers online and classroom professional SOLIDWORKS training for organizations and individuals. All their instructors are SOLIDWORKS certified and teach thousands of students each year world wide. The curriculum is very diverse with numerous certified SOLIDWORKS courses to choose from. Their robust Knowledge Base contains over 12,000 resources to help answer your product design questions. From basic CAD questions to in-depth guides and tutorials, find your solution here. Improve your skills with professional training and certifications in SOLIDWORKS, CAM, 3D Printing, and 3D Scanning offered four ways: self-paced, online, on-site, or in-classroom. #1 Technical Resource Worldwide - Right at your fingertips. Search or browse through hundreds of SOLIDWORKS tips & tricks, additive manufacturing product developments, announcements, how-to guides, and tutorials. Their YouTube channel hosts hundreds of educational tutorials, product demonstrations, recorded webinars, and best practices for all of our products and services. Order 3D printing materials and consumables, enroll in SOLIDWORKS training classes, and buy official GoEngineer gear directly from their online store. Their engineering webinars are hosted by some of the top experts in the industry. They are always recorded, always free, and always offer a live Q&A. Need to 3D print a part? GoEngineer's CAE consultants help you design better products faster.
SOLIDWORKS Research License
The SOLIDWORKS Research License gives researchers the latest in engineering design technology. Schools & universities can now consolidate all SOLIDWORKS assets under one umbrella when partnering with GoEngineer.
Important Information
In April of 2023, the SOLIDWORKS Customer Portal was discontinued for all users. The functionality contained within was scattered to other sources, (mostly 3DEXPERIENCE,) and the site was eventually taken down. But, those resources were lost, just relocated.
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