Eligibility
- College of Engineering Students on Personal Machines Only
System Requirements
- 64-bit Windows 7 SP1+, Windows 8.x, Windows 10 or higher
- The SOLIDWORKS Serial Number
- For the serial number and license server information, Log In and download the Install Solidworks PDF
IGES and STEP from Solidworks 2012 with KS 2.3.2 - MAC. Also, you could download 3.2 which has several updates and improvements to.
Download the installer
Navigate to http://www.solidworks.com/sek. Fill out all fields entering XSEK12 for the SEK-ID field. Click the Request Download button when all fields are filled out to proceed.
Click the Accept Agreement & Continue button to proceed.
Click the Download link at the top of the page to download the SolidWorks installer.
Install SolidWorks
Locate the SolidWorks installer you downloaded and run the installer. Click the Unzip button to proceed.
Click the OK button when the extract process completes and the SolidWorks installer will launch automatically.
Select the Individual (on this computer) option and then click the Next button in the bottom-right corner of the window to proceed.
Enter the serial number, see System Requirements above, in the text boxes then click the Next button in the bottom-right corner of the window to proceed.
Select the Yes, download and install a newer version option then select the latest version in the drop-down menu. Click the Next button in the bottom-right corner of the window to proceed.
The installer will update itself then re-open using the newest version of the installer. Click the CHANGE link next to Products.
Uncheck SOLIDWORKS Electrical and then click the Back to Summary button in the bottom right to proceed.
Check the I accept the terms of the SolidWorks License and Agreement checkbox then click the Download and Install button in the bottom-right corner of the window to proceed.
The installer will then ask you for the license server to use. The license server information can be found here.
The installer will then begin downloading and installing SolidWorks. Note this could take anywhere from 15-45 minutes.
Select the No, thank you option and then click the Finish button in the bottom-right corner of the window to proceed.
If prompted, click the Restart Now button to restart your computer and finish installation of SolidWorks.
SolidWorks 2012 displaying a 3D assembly in multiple views. | |
| Developer(s) | Dassault Systèmes |
|---|---|
| Initial release | November 1, 1995; 24 years ago[1] |
| Stable release | |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows |
| Available in | English |
| Type | CAD and CAE |
| License | Proprietary, Term |
| Website | www.solidworks.com |
SolidWorks is a solid modelingcomputer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided engineering (CAE) computer program that runs primarily on Microsoft Windows. While it is possible to run SolidWorks on MacOS, It is not supported by SolidWorks.[2] SolidWorks is published by Dassault Systèmes.
According to the publisher, over two million engineers and designers at more than 165,000 companies were using SolidWorks as of 2013.[3] Also, according to the company, fiscal year 2011–12 revenue for SolidWorks totalled $483 million.[4]
History[edit]
SolidWorks Corporation was founded in December 1993 by Massachusetts Institute of Technology graduate Jon Hirschtick. Hirschtick used $1 million he had made while a member of the MIT Blackjack Team to set up the company.[5] Initially based in Waltham, Massachusetts, United States, Hirschtick recruited a team of engineers with the goal of building 3D CAD software that was easy-to-use, affordable, and available on the Windows desktop. Operating later from Concord, Massachusetts, SolidWorks released its first product SolidWorks 95, in November 1995.[6][7] In 1997 Dassault, best known for its CATIA CAD software, acquired SolidWorks for $310 million in stock.[6] Jon Hirschtick stayed on board for the next 14 years in various roles. Under his leadership, SolidWorks grew to a $100 million revenue company.[8]
SolidWorks currently markets several versions of the SolidWorks CAD software in addition to eDrawings, a collaboration tool, and DraftSight, a 2D CAD product.
SolidWorks was headed by John McEleney from 2001 to July 2007 and Jeff Ray from 2007 to January 2011. The current CEO is Gian Paolo Bassi from Jan 2015. Gian Paolo Bassi replaces Bertrand Sicot, who is promoted Vice President Sales of Dassault Systèmes’ Value Solutions sales channel.
Release history[edit]
| Name/Version | Version Number | Version History Value | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SolidWorks 95 | 1 | 46 | November 1995[9] |
| SolidWorks 96 | 2 | 270 | Early 1996 |
| SolidWorks 97 | 3 | 483 | Late 1996 |
| SolidWorks 97Plus | 4 | 629 | 1997 |
| SolidWorks 98 | 5 | 817 | 1997 |
| SolidWorks 98Plus | 6 | 1008 | 1998 |
| SolidWorks 99 | 7 | 1137 | 1998 |
| SolidWorks 2000 | 8 | 1500 | 1999 |
| SolidWorks 2001 | 9 | 1750 | 2000 |
| SolidWorks 2001Plus | 10 | 1950 | 2001 |
| SolidWorks 2003 | 11 | 2200 | 2002 |
| SolidWorks 2004 | 12 | 2500 | 2003 |
| SolidWorks 2005 | 13 | 2800 | 2004 |
| SolidWorks 2006[10] | 14 | 3100 | 2005 |
| SolidWorks 2007 | 15 | 3400 | 2006 |
| SolidWorks 2008 | 16 | 3800 | July 1, 2007 |
| SolidWorks 2009 | 17 | 4100 | January 28, 2008 |
| SolidWorks 2010 | 18 | 4400 | December 9, 2009 |
| SolidWorks 2011 | 19 | 4700 | June 17, 2010 |
| SolidWorks 2012 | 20 | 5000 | September, 2011 |
| SolidWorks 2013 | 21 | 6000 | September, 2012 |
| SolidWorks 2014 | 22 | 7000 | October 7, 2013 |
| SolidWorks 2015 | 23 | 8000 | September 9, 2014 |
| SolidWorks 2016 | 24 | 9000 | October 1, 2015 |
| SolidWorks 2017 | 25 | 10000 | September 19, 2016 |
| SolidWorks 2018 | 26 | 11000 | September 26, 2017 |
| SolidWorks 2019 | 27 | 12000 | October 9, 2018 |
| SolidWorks 2020 | 28 | 13000 | September 18, 2019 |
Market[edit]
DS Solidworks Corp. has sold over 3.5 million licenses of SolidWorks worldwide.[11] This includes a large proportion of educational licenses.[12]
The Sheffield Telegraph comments that Solidworks is the world's most popular CAD software.[13][better source needed]
Its user base ranges from individuals to large corporations, and covers a very wide cross-section of manufacturing market segments. Commercial sales are made through an indirect channel, which includes dealers and partners throughout the world. In the United States, the first reseller of SolidWorks, in 1995, was Computer Aided Technology, LLC, headquartered in Chicago. Directly competitive products to SolidWorks include PTC Creo Elements/Pro, Solid Edge, and Autodesk Inventor. SolidWorks also partners with third party developers to add functionality in niche market applications like finite element analysis, circuit layout, tolerance checking, etc. SolidWorks has also licensed its 3D modeling capabilities to other CAD software vendors, notably ANVIL.[14]
Modeling technology[edit]
SolidWorks is a solid modeler, and utilizes a parametric feature-based approach which was initially developed by PTC (Creo/Pro-Engineer) to create models and assemblies. The software is written on Parasolid-kernel.
Parameters refer to constraints whose values determine the shape or geometry of the model or assembly. Parameters can be either numeric parameters, such as line lengths or circle diameters, or geometric parameters, such as tangent, parallel, concentric, horizontal or vertical, etc. Numeric parameters can be associated with each other through the use of relations, which allows them to capture design intent.
Design intent is how the creator of the part wants it to respond to changes and updates. For example, you would want the hole at the top of a beverage can to stay at the top surface, regardless of the height or size of the can. SolidWorks allows the user to specify that the hole is a feature on the top surface, and will then honor their design intent no matter what height they later assign to the can.
Features refer to the building blocks of the part. They are the shapes and operations that construct the part. Shape-based features typically begin with a 2D or 3D sketch of shapes such as bosses, holes, slots, etc. This shape is then extruded to add or cut to remove material from the part. Operation-based features are not sketch-based, and include features such as fillets, chamfers, shells, applying draft to the faces of a part, etc.
Building a model in SolidWorks usually starts with a 2D sketch (although 3D sketches are available for power users). The sketch consists of geometry such as points, lines, arcs, conics (except the hyperbola), and splines. Dimensions are added to the sketch to define the size and location of the geometry. Relations are used to define attributes such as tangency, parallelism, perpendicularity, and concentricity. The parametric nature of SolidWorks means that the dimensions and relations drive the geometry, not the other way around. The dimensions in the sketch can be controlled independently, or by relationships to other parameters inside or outside the sketch.
In an assembly, the analog to sketch relations are mates. Just as sketch relations define conditions such as tangency, parallelism, and concentricity with respect to sketch geometry, assembly mates define equivalent relations with respect to the individual parts or components, allowing the easy construction of assemblies. SolidWorks also includes additional advanced mating features such as gear and cam follower mates, which allow modeled gear assemblies to accurately reproduce the rotational movement of an actual gear train.
Finally, drawings can be created either from parts or assemblies. Views are automatically generated from the solid model, and notes, dimensions and tolerances can then be easily added to the drawing as needed. The drawing module includes most paper sizes and standards (ANSI, ISO, DIN, GOST, JIS, BSI and SAC).
File format[edit]
SolidWorks files (previous to version 2015) use the Microsoft Structured Storage file format. This means that there are various files embedded within each SLDDRW (drawing files), SLDPRT (part files), SLDASM (assembly files) file, including preview bitmaps and metadata sub-files. Various third-party tools (see COM Structured Storage) can be used to extract these sub-files, although the subfiles in many cases use proprietary binary file formats.
SolidWorks allows saving 3D Model information in *.step format, which lets the model be displayed and modified in other platforms from other vendors.
Associated products[edit]
Solidworks has developed also various complementary add-ins, including:
Designed specifically for Mac users, WinZip Mac Edition 2 makes it simple to zip and unzip files instantly, protect confidential information and send large files easily. New features help you work more efficiently, including the ability to zip and unzip from the Finder as well as ‘In Place Editing’ that enables you to open and edit documents within a Zip file without unzipping.WinZip Mac Edition 2 offers the convenient ‘Zip and Email’ feature that lets you create and send Zip files directly from the WinZip window without opening your email. 
- PhotoWorks : 3D photorealistic rendering engine.
- SOLIDWORKS Composer : Content creation software for documentation, technical illustration, catalogs, commercial brochures, training documents, maintenance manuals .. from CAD data with updates of CAD changes.
- 3DEXPERIENCE Marketplace : An add-in allowing users to download 3D parts from an online catalog on make 3D printed parts on-demand [15]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^'The future of Solidworks'. September 27, 2011. Retrieved May 6, 2016.
- ^'Running SolidWorks on a Mac - Cadtek Systems Blog'. SOLIDWORKS UK Elite Reseller Cadtek Systems. 2014-08-26. Retrieved 2019-07-30.
- ^Opening statement by CEO Bertrand Sicot at 2013 Solidworks World YouTube Video Link.
- ^SolidWorks Fact Sheet, July 30, 2012.
- ^Bob Tremblay (March 26, 2008). 'Former MIT blackjack team member talks about breaking the bank'. Galesburg Register News.
- ^ abSolidworks Company History. Solidworks company website
- ^Solidworks Company Information, Solidworks company website
- ^'Exclusive: SolidWorks vets raise $64 million for Onshape'.
- ^'The future of Solidworks'. September 27, 2011. Retrieved May 6, 2016.
- ^'SolidWorks 2006 Office Premium'(PDF). Cad portal. Retrieved July 7, 2017.
- ^'Thanks for helping us reach our millionth license!'. SolidWorks. April 30, 2009. Retrieved 2009-07-12.
- ^'SolidWorks in U.S. Universities'.
- ^'Solid finds solution in business park switch'. The Sheffield Telegraph. December 10, 2009. Retrieved 2010-02-15.
- ^'ANVIL EXPRESS® SOLIDWORKS® Connectivity'. MCS ANVIL. September 2009. Retrieved 2011-04-15.
- ^'From SOLIDWORKS to the 3DEXPERIENCE'. 3D Printing Industry. 2019-02-14. Retrieved 2019-02-20.
External links[edit]
| Wikimedia Commons has media related to SolidWorks. |
- Official website
- Author: admin
- Category: Category
Eligibility
- College of Engineering Students on Personal Machines Only
System Requirements
- 64-bit Windows 7 SP1+, Windows 8.x, Windows 10 or higher
- The SOLIDWORKS Serial Number
- For the serial number and license server information, Log In and download the Install Solidworks PDF
IGES and STEP from Solidworks 2012 with KS 2.3.2 - MAC. Also, you could download 3.2 which has several updates and improvements to.
Download the installer
Navigate to http://www.solidworks.com/sek. Fill out all fields entering XSEK12 for the SEK-ID field. Click the Request Download button when all fields are filled out to proceed.
Click the Accept Agreement & Continue button to proceed.
Click the Download link at the top of the page to download the SolidWorks installer.
Install SolidWorks
Locate the SolidWorks installer you downloaded and run the installer. Click the Unzip button to proceed.
Click the OK button when the extract process completes and the SolidWorks installer will launch automatically.
Select the Individual (on this computer) option and then click the Next button in the bottom-right corner of the window to proceed.
Enter the serial number, see System Requirements above, in the text boxes then click the Next button in the bottom-right corner of the window to proceed.
Select the Yes, download and install a newer version option then select the latest version in the drop-down menu. Click the Next button in the bottom-right corner of the window to proceed.
The installer will update itself then re-open using the newest version of the installer. Click the CHANGE link next to Products.
Uncheck SOLIDWORKS Electrical and then click the Back to Summary button in the bottom right to proceed.
Check the I accept the terms of the SolidWorks License and Agreement checkbox then click the Download and Install button in the bottom-right corner of the window to proceed.
The installer will then ask you for the license server to use. The license server information can be found here.
The installer will then begin downloading and installing SolidWorks. Note this could take anywhere from 15-45 minutes.
Select the No, thank you option and then click the Finish button in the bottom-right corner of the window to proceed.
If prompted, click the Restart Now button to restart your computer and finish installation of SolidWorks.
SolidWorks 2012 displaying a 3D assembly in multiple views. | |
| Developer(s) | Dassault Systèmes |
|---|---|
| Initial release | November 1, 1995; 24 years ago[1] |
| Stable release | |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows |
| Available in | English |
| Type | CAD and CAE |
| License | Proprietary, Term |
| Website | www.solidworks.com |
SolidWorks is a solid modelingcomputer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided engineering (CAE) computer program that runs primarily on Microsoft Windows. While it is possible to run SolidWorks on MacOS, It is not supported by SolidWorks.[2] SolidWorks is published by Dassault Systèmes.
According to the publisher, over two million engineers and designers at more than 165,000 companies were using SolidWorks as of 2013.[3] Also, according to the company, fiscal year 2011–12 revenue for SolidWorks totalled $483 million.[4]
History[edit]
SolidWorks Corporation was founded in December 1993 by Massachusetts Institute of Technology graduate Jon Hirschtick. Hirschtick used $1 million he had made while a member of the MIT Blackjack Team to set up the company.[5] Initially based in Waltham, Massachusetts, United States, Hirschtick recruited a team of engineers with the goal of building 3D CAD software that was easy-to-use, affordable, and available on the Windows desktop. Operating later from Concord, Massachusetts, SolidWorks released its first product SolidWorks 95, in November 1995.[6][7] In 1997 Dassault, best known for its CATIA CAD software, acquired SolidWorks for $310 million in stock.[6] Jon Hirschtick stayed on board for the next 14 years in various roles. Under his leadership, SolidWorks grew to a $100 million revenue company.[8]
SolidWorks currently markets several versions of the SolidWorks CAD software in addition to eDrawings, a collaboration tool, and DraftSight, a 2D CAD product.
SolidWorks was headed by John McEleney from 2001 to July 2007 and Jeff Ray from 2007 to January 2011. The current CEO is Gian Paolo Bassi from Jan 2015. Gian Paolo Bassi replaces Bertrand Sicot, who is promoted Vice President Sales of Dassault Systèmes’ Value Solutions sales channel.
Release history[edit]
| Name/Version | Version Number | Version History Value | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SolidWorks 95 | 1 | 46 | November 1995[9] |
| SolidWorks 96 | 2 | 270 | Early 1996 |
| SolidWorks 97 | 3 | 483 | Late 1996 |
| SolidWorks 97Plus | 4 | 629 | 1997 |
| SolidWorks 98 | 5 | 817 | 1997 |
| SolidWorks 98Plus | 6 | 1008 | 1998 |
| SolidWorks 99 | 7 | 1137 | 1998 |
| SolidWorks 2000 | 8 | 1500 | 1999 |
| SolidWorks 2001 | 9 | 1750 | 2000 |
| SolidWorks 2001Plus | 10 | 1950 | 2001 |
| SolidWorks 2003 | 11 | 2200 | 2002 |
| SolidWorks 2004 | 12 | 2500 | 2003 |
| SolidWorks 2005 | 13 | 2800 | 2004 |
| SolidWorks 2006[10] | 14 | 3100 | 2005 |
| SolidWorks 2007 | 15 | 3400 | 2006 |
| SolidWorks 2008 | 16 | 3800 | July 1, 2007 |
| SolidWorks 2009 | 17 | 4100 | January 28, 2008 |
| SolidWorks 2010 | 18 | 4400 | December 9, 2009 |
| SolidWorks 2011 | 19 | 4700 | June 17, 2010 |
| SolidWorks 2012 | 20 | 5000 | September, 2011 |
| SolidWorks 2013 | 21 | 6000 | September, 2012 |
| SolidWorks 2014 | 22 | 7000 | October 7, 2013 |
| SolidWorks 2015 | 23 | 8000 | September 9, 2014 |
| SolidWorks 2016 | 24 | 9000 | October 1, 2015 |
| SolidWorks 2017 | 25 | 10000 | September 19, 2016 |
| SolidWorks 2018 | 26 | 11000 | September 26, 2017 |
| SolidWorks 2019 | 27 | 12000 | October 9, 2018 |
| SolidWorks 2020 | 28 | 13000 | September 18, 2019 |
Market[edit]
DS Solidworks Corp. has sold over 3.5 million licenses of SolidWorks worldwide.[11] This includes a large proportion of educational licenses.[12]
The Sheffield Telegraph comments that Solidworks is the world's most popular CAD software.[13][better source needed]
Its user base ranges from individuals to large corporations, and covers a very wide cross-section of manufacturing market segments. Commercial sales are made through an indirect channel, which includes dealers and partners throughout the world. In the United States, the first reseller of SolidWorks, in 1995, was Computer Aided Technology, LLC, headquartered in Chicago. Directly competitive products to SolidWorks include PTC Creo Elements/Pro, Solid Edge, and Autodesk Inventor. SolidWorks also partners with third party developers to add functionality in niche market applications like finite element analysis, circuit layout, tolerance checking, etc. SolidWorks has also licensed its 3D modeling capabilities to other CAD software vendors, notably ANVIL.[14]
Modeling technology[edit]
SolidWorks is a solid modeler, and utilizes a parametric feature-based approach which was initially developed by PTC (Creo/Pro-Engineer) to create models and assemblies. The software is written on Parasolid-kernel.
Parameters refer to constraints whose values determine the shape or geometry of the model or assembly. Parameters can be either numeric parameters, such as line lengths or circle diameters, or geometric parameters, such as tangent, parallel, concentric, horizontal or vertical, etc. Numeric parameters can be associated with each other through the use of relations, which allows them to capture design intent.
Design intent is how the creator of the part wants it to respond to changes and updates. For example, you would want the hole at the top of a beverage can to stay at the top surface, regardless of the height or size of the can. SolidWorks allows the user to specify that the hole is a feature on the top surface, and will then honor their design intent no matter what height they later assign to the can.
Features refer to the building blocks of the part. They are the shapes and operations that construct the part. Shape-based features typically begin with a 2D or 3D sketch of shapes such as bosses, holes, slots, etc. This shape is then extruded to add or cut to remove material from the part. Operation-based features are not sketch-based, and include features such as fillets, chamfers, shells, applying draft to the faces of a part, etc.
Building a model in SolidWorks usually starts with a 2D sketch (although 3D sketches are available for power users). The sketch consists of geometry such as points, lines, arcs, conics (except the hyperbola), and splines. Dimensions are added to the sketch to define the size and location of the geometry. Relations are used to define attributes such as tangency, parallelism, perpendicularity, and concentricity. The parametric nature of SolidWorks means that the dimensions and relations drive the geometry, not the other way around. The dimensions in the sketch can be controlled independently, or by relationships to other parameters inside or outside the sketch.
In an assembly, the analog to sketch relations are mates. Just as sketch relations define conditions such as tangency, parallelism, and concentricity with respect to sketch geometry, assembly mates define equivalent relations with respect to the individual parts or components, allowing the easy construction of assemblies. SolidWorks also includes additional advanced mating features such as gear and cam follower mates, which allow modeled gear assemblies to accurately reproduce the rotational movement of an actual gear train.
Finally, drawings can be created either from parts or assemblies. Views are automatically generated from the solid model, and notes, dimensions and tolerances can then be easily added to the drawing as needed. The drawing module includes most paper sizes and standards (ANSI, ISO, DIN, GOST, JIS, BSI and SAC).
File format[edit]
SolidWorks files (previous to version 2015) use the Microsoft Structured Storage file format. This means that there are various files embedded within each SLDDRW (drawing files), SLDPRT (part files), SLDASM (assembly files) file, including preview bitmaps and metadata sub-files. Various third-party tools (see COM Structured Storage) can be used to extract these sub-files, although the subfiles in many cases use proprietary binary file formats.
SolidWorks allows saving 3D Model information in *.step format, which lets the model be displayed and modified in other platforms from other vendors.
Associated products[edit]
Solidworks has developed also various complementary add-ins, including:
Designed specifically for Mac users, WinZip Mac Edition 2 makes it simple to zip and unzip files instantly, protect confidential information and send large files easily. New features help you work more efficiently, including the ability to zip and unzip from the Finder as well as ‘In Place Editing’ that enables you to open and edit documents within a Zip file without unzipping.WinZip Mac Edition 2 offers the convenient ‘Zip and Email’ feature that lets you create and send Zip files directly from the WinZip window without opening your email.
- PhotoWorks : 3D photorealistic rendering engine.
- SOLIDWORKS Composer : Content creation software for documentation, technical illustration, catalogs, commercial brochures, training documents, maintenance manuals .. from CAD data with updates of CAD changes.
- 3DEXPERIENCE Marketplace : An add-in allowing users to download 3D parts from an online catalog on make 3D printed parts on-demand [15]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^'The future of Solidworks'. September 27, 2011. Retrieved May 6, 2016.
- ^'Running SolidWorks on a Mac - Cadtek Systems Blog'. SOLIDWORKS UK Elite Reseller Cadtek Systems. 2014-08-26. Retrieved 2019-07-30.
- ^Opening statement by CEO Bertrand Sicot at 2013 Solidworks World YouTube Video Link.
- ^SolidWorks Fact Sheet, July 30, 2012.
- ^Bob Tremblay (March 26, 2008). 'Former MIT blackjack team member talks about breaking the bank'. Galesburg Register News.
- ^ abSolidworks Company History. Solidworks company website
- ^Solidworks Company Information, Solidworks company website
- ^'Exclusive: SolidWorks vets raise $64 million for Onshape'.
- ^'The future of Solidworks'. September 27, 2011. Retrieved May 6, 2016.
- ^'SolidWorks 2006 Office Premium'(PDF). Cad portal. Retrieved July 7, 2017.
- ^'Thanks for helping us reach our millionth license!'. SolidWorks. April 30, 2009. Retrieved 2009-07-12.
- ^'SolidWorks in U.S. Universities'.
- ^'Solid finds solution in business park switch'. The Sheffield Telegraph. December 10, 2009. Retrieved 2010-02-15.
- ^'ANVIL EXPRESS® SOLIDWORKS® Connectivity'. MCS ANVIL. September 2009. Retrieved 2011-04-15.
- ^'From SOLIDWORKS to the 3DEXPERIENCE'. 3D Printing Industry. 2019-02-14. Retrieved 2019-02-20.
External links[edit]
| Wikimedia Commons has media related to SolidWorks. |
- Official website