Welcome
Outlined below are the steps to get you started and a basic plan for your first year using SOLIDWORKS. We are here to answer your questions and to make sure you get the most out of your software...
Amy Young, Customer Success Manager
Week 1
Get Started with SOLIDWORKS software
In your first week with SOLIDWORKS we recommend that you make sure your machine meets the system requirements, then download, install, and activate your software:
Check System Requirements
Hardware Recommendations
Check to make sure your system meets our current recommended SOLIDWORKS hardware / computer specs
Download & Install
Register & Download
Read our blog posts to learn how to download and install SOLIDWORKS Standalone or Network software
Start your work
Activate SOLIDWORKS
Use your serial number (received by email) to activate your SOLIDWORKS software
Week 2 & 3
Learn how to use SOLIDWORKS software
During the next two weeks we recommend that you take the time to learn more about SOLIDWORKS software with the free and paid services available to you from Javelin:
Learn the Basics
Self-Paced Tutorials
SOLIDWORKS includes self-paced Tutorials, inside SOLIDWORKS go to Help Menu/Button > Tutorials
Gain more knowledge
MySolidWorks Learning
A learning portal for SOLIDWORKS Users is available with 100s of lessons and reference resources
Purchase a Training Course
Live Online Training
Choose from the 35+ Online Live SOLIDWORKS Training Courses delivered by Javelin's team of certified experts
Week 4
Implement System Best Practices
In week 4 we recommend that you set up your SOLIDWORKS system templates, and custom properties to optimize your process and make use of meta data
SOLIDWORKS Templates
Work with Templates
View our blog posts on setting up and defining templates for SOLIDWORKS parts, assemblies and drawings
Add Meta Data
Adopt Custom Properties
Learn how to use Custom Properties in your documents to automatically populate drawing sheets
Backup & Recovery
Protect your data
Learn how to access and set up the SOLIDWORKS backup and recovery options
Week 12
SOLIDWORKS Toolbox and Hole Wizard
In week 12 we recommend that you make use of the Toolbox hardware library (included with SOLIDWORKS Professional and Premium) plus the Hole Wizard:
Hardware Libary
Using SOLIDWORKS Toolbox
Watch the video to learn the smart way to use SOLIDWORKS Toolbox and the hole wizard for adding hardware
Hole Wizard
Favorite Holes
If you often use a particular hole size, instead of re-entering the parameters each time save it as a favourite
Hole Wizard
2D or 3D Sketch
Learn about Hole Wizard sketch types and best practices for adding holes to your models
Week 24
Set up Data and Revision Management
In week 24 we recommend that you set up your SOLIDWORKS PDM Standard system for data management and revision [included with SOLIDWORKS Professional and Premium licenses]:
Getting Started with PDM
View the Guide
Use our guide to better understand PDM, how it can be used, how to install, and configure SOLIDWORKS Standard PDM
PDM Implementation Service
Javelin PDM Services
Ensure your SOLIDWORKS PDM Standard system is installed correctly and optimized for your business.
PDM Training Courses
Learn from the experts
Get SOLIDWORKS PDM user and administration training from certified Javelin experts