SOLIDWORKS Professional
Deciding which version of SOLIDWORKS is the best option for you is one of the most popular questions we get. Each version provides a variety of tools that you’ll benefit from! SOLIDWORKS Standard Standard is the first stepping stone of SOLIDWORKS if you are just…
A common question we receive is “What is the difference between SOLIDWORKS® Standard, Professional and Premium 3D CAD software?” In this post I’ll provide a SOLIDWORKS Packages Comparison and outline the features included in each of the three SOLIDWORKS offerings. SOLIDWORKS Standard SOLIDWORKS Standard delivers robust 3D…
Now that your design is finished, it’s time to share it with your various contacts for their feedback. How do you currently go about this task? Do you send a drawing package, and maybe attach a screen shot or two? Or possibly you convert your…
Starting with the 2016 version, users of SOLIDWORKS Professional can use the ScanTo3D add-in to create CAD models from scanned data. This add-in was previously only available with SOLIDWORKS Premium. For more details about SOLIDWORKS license types refer to SOLIDWORKS Product Matrix. There are three ways for…
How to Upgrade SOLIDWORKS Standard to SOLIDWORKS Professional or Premium Version
Firstly, congratulations on deciding to upgrade your SOLIDWORKS Standard version to Professional or Premium, or from Professional to Premium. Perhaps you’ve purchased a new seat or upgraded your existing one, or perhaps you are just wanting to switch who uses which type of license. Regardless,…