SOLIDWORKS for $4 per Month...? Here's What to Expect

3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS for Makers brings the world-renowned CAD capability of SOLIDWORKS to hobbyists and CAD enthusiasts for the ridiculously low price of $4 a month. So what's the catch? Discover all the differences (and bonuses) included in this awesome package.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Introduction
1:45 - Overview
2:12 - File Compatibility
3:31 - Neutral Format Export
4:05 - Add-in Support
5:33 - The 3DEXPERIENCE Part
6:25 - Browser-Based SOLIDWORKS?
7:01 - Launching SOLIDWORKS for Makers
8:32 - SOLIDWORKS Connected or SOLIDWORKS Maker...?
9:44 - Cloud-Connected Capabilities & Differences
10:58 - Differences in Saving Templates
11:44 - Working Offline
12:25 - Unable to Launch SOLIDWORKS by Opening Files
13:12 - Additional Programs and Browser-Based CAD Tools
16:40 - 3DSwym and the MAKERS Community
17:58 - Conclusion

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Helpful Links:

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MAKERS Support Community:

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[Djjeezyno]

can you take the CSWP with a makers license?

[Riptych]

THANKYOU. Perfectly executed video, every point i needed answers for, have been answered. This is the best video for information on this subject. Been struggling to research this for about 2 weeks thinking it was all cloud and web based. thankyou again

[Glenn.Cooper]

What an amazing and detailed video. This is the one video I've come across that really lets me know what the maker version is capable of.

[BioMedUSA]

What a spectacular summary all while pointing out essential nuances!

[PiegatoreSolidworks]

What kind of platform does it run on? macOS too? Thanks for the tip, great job!

[rggotrelax]

This is a great video. I'm definately going to try this.

[larsthybothomsen]

can i use solidworks on both my workshop computer and laptop (ofc not at the same time) with a makers licence?

[rickpapineau]

Just to be clear, this '"Maker" version is "cloud" based and what ever computer you might lo use access this "Maker" version must meet the minimum requirements of 2024 Solidworks such as a CPU, Ram and a video processor . In other words the computers you intend to do your projects on must be relatively new or the program will not run. From what I have found, the HP VICTUS gaming laptop should work and is the least costly at $634.59 AMAZON price. I How long that laptop meet the requirement, is another story I suspect that due to updates, that laptop could be obsoleted when the 2025 version of "Maker" is released.

[hirampr]

Can I use this 3d experience software to 3d print my designs and sell them without restrictions? please help. Been checking different 3d cad softwares that put restrictions on how much money you can make off your 3d print designs which I found ridiculous.

[kian]

Do the solidworks for student is free or do you need to pay for it?

[horsthotzenplotz]

Wow, is this all complicated. And from what I understand it is not possible to use it on a Mac. Hopefully FreeCAD will some day fill the gap for a good CAD app that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg. Fusion 360 is buggy and slow, Onshape completely out of price range. 😞