3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS for Makers Access Instructions

3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS for Makers Access
Instructions
Thank you for your interest in utilizing 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS for
Makers

We have a few reminders before you use the software:

   1. Read the system requirements. SOLIDWORKS is designed for Windows 10.
      The 3D modeling functionality may not work with complex designs using
      standard video cards. Review hardware requirements here

   2. Download software on a fast, reliable internet connection. The Installation
      Manager is a relatively small download, however, SOLIDWORKS full file set can
      be up to 20GB. If you have a slow or unstable internet connection, or some other
      issue that prevents you from downloading a complete set of installation files for
      SOLIDWORKS, you can use another computer connected to a more reliable
      internet connection to download the files by selecting the last option in the
      Installation Manager (i.e., "Download and share all files"). Once you have those
      files on an external drive, you can open the "sldim.exe" file to begin an individual
      installation on the destination computer.

   3. NOTICES: (a) The version of 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS for Makers that
      EAA members have access to is for personal use only. You may not use this
      software to produce designs or products that you intend to offer for sale. (b) You
      may not distribute or otherwise provide access to the software to any third party.
      (c) EAA is neither the producer of the software, nor does EAA make any
      representations as to the software’s fitness for any particular use. You should
      read SOLIDWORKS End User License Agreement prior to downloading the
      software. (d) EAA has obtained access to this software on an “as is” basis
      without a support service agreement.

Purchasing Instructions

   1. If you have a prior version of SOLIDWORKS running on your computer, uninstall
      it by opening Add or Remove Programs from the Windows Control Panel. On the
      Summary page for the SOLIDWORKS Uninstall/Installation Manager, change the
      Advanced Options and check all boxes (i.e., Registry Edits, Data Files and
      Folders, and Download Files and Folders). Disregard any popups related to
      rebooting your computer and ignore the request to back up your current
      license/serial (your new serial number is below). (Note: you will not be able to run
      both SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS for Makers on the
      same computer)

   2. Click here to visit the 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS for Makers webpage.

   3. One page loads, create a 3DEXPERIENCE ID or log in using your existing
      3DEXPERIENCE ID.

   4. You will be redirected to a 3DEXPERIENCE page unique to EAA members.
      Once page loads, select a quantity of “1” and click “Add to cart”. This link is
      unique to you and can only be used once.

   5. You will then be redirected to the “My cart” webpage. Ensure the top line item
      has a quantity of “1” selected. The offer add-ons will automatically populate with
      a quantity of 1.

      The price reflected should be $49.50/year excluding taxes.
      Click “Go to payment”

   6. On the Order Confirmation page, verify your contact info, an order total of
      $49.50, and that you have click the slider button to agree to the terms.

      Click “Confirm Order”

   7. Complete the secure payment page.

Accessing and Downloading 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS Makers Edition

  1. You will receive two confirmation emails. The second will have the subject line
     “Get started with your 3DEXPERIENCE Platform subscription”

     Click “Get started here”

  2. Navigate to the left side of the screen and click this Icon

  3. Click “3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS” area under “My Roles”

4. Click the “SOLIDWORKS Connected” icon

4. In a few moments, a “Welcome to 3DEXPERIENCE Launcher” box will appear.
   Click “Download 3DEXPERIENCE Launcher”

5. Follow the on-screen instructions and run the download.

6. Once downloaded, click “Continue”
   You can now install new apps or run those already installed

7. The Welcome page will have great information for starting SOLIDWORKS,
   opening content, saving content, and much more!

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Customer Support
Join the Maker Support 3DSwym Community to get peer-to-peer support to help you
make amazing things. Dassault Systèmes SOLIDWORKS employees will join you in the
communities to help answer your questions. For questions during the ordering process,
please email support.makers@3ds.com.

If you run into an issue with Java during the installation, please reference this post in the
Makers Support 3DSwym Community.

Industry Certifications
EAA members also receive access to take three certification exams. By joining the
Makers Support 3DSwym Community referenced above, details on how to access those
exams can be found beginning in early September 2021. Here are the exams that will
be included:
Collaborative Business Innovator (USD $49.95 Value)
Collaborative Industry Innovator (USD $49.95 Value)
3DEXPERIENCE SOLIWORKS Associate – Mechanical Design (USD $99.00 Value)
Dassault Systèmes SOLIDWORKS recommends that you complete the exams in the
order listed above. eLearning for all three exams can be found at the links above.

EAA Forums Support

Check out the dedicated SOLIDWORKS forum on the EAA Forums. Ask questions, get
answers, and share designs with your fellow members.

EAA Forums can be accessed here.