How to Download Solidworks

Last Updated: November 11, 2019

SolidWorks is a 3-D computer-aided design software used in industries such as architecture. You can use your student status or borrow a license to get this software free or you can get your own copy of the license from the SolidWorks website for a charge. This wikiHow will show you how to download SolidWorks.

Steps

1
Go to the My SolidWorks log in. You can only use this software from a computer browser.
- If you don't want to use the free trial or sign up with SolidWorks Online, you can look for a reseller in your area.
2
Click Sign Up. You'll see this button next to the button to log in if you already have a SolidWorks ID.

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3
Click Continue to create your ID. When you click to continue, you'll be prompted to enter your email address where you'll get the link to validate your SolidWorks account.
4
Create a SolidWorks online account. You'll need to enter your email address and select the option that "I am not a SolidWorks customer or I do not have a SolidWorks Serial #."
- Click Next to continue to the next step.
- Enter your company information such as the company name and location to continue.
- Click Next to continue to the next step.
- Enter your personal information, including your name and notification requirements.
- Click to check the box next to "I have read and agreed to the Privacy Policy."
5
Click Next and Continue. You'll be directed to the main screen of https://my.solidworks.com, but you need to verify the email in your inbox before you can continue.
6
Navigate to the email from SolidWorks. You can use the browser or app versions of your email to access your inbox.
- The email will be sent from "no-reply@solidworks.com."
7
Click Verify Your Email. You'll see this toward the bottom of the email, but there is also a link you can copy and paste into your browser address bar if the button isn't working.
- Click Continue after clicking the link in the email. You'll then be directed to log in.
8
Login with your SolidWorks ID. This is the account you just created.
9
Click Log In. You'll be directed to the MySolidWorks website.
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Click Try SOLIDWORKS. You'll see this in the menu that runs along the top of the page.
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Click to select the box next to "I agree and acknowledge the privacy policy agreement." Once you check this box, you will be able to select a language in which to launch SolidWorks.
- Select a language from the drop-down box if you don't want the product in English.
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Click Launch. You don't have to download any additional software to use this free SolidWorks online, but launching the program may take a few moments.
- Read and click Accept for the pop-up License Agreement.
- You can use the trial free for a few days, then you will be prompted to subscribe. You can subscribe for $1,295 and buy a copy of the software from a reseller.^{[1]
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- Any projects you save locally while using the browser version of SolidWorks will be deleted as soon as the session ends.

Community Q&A

Question

how many days the trail version of solid works software wil work

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This answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.

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It looks like the most common trial is 15 days, though some trials only last 7 days or up to 30.