3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS Cloud Solutions

What is the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform?

The 3DEXPERIENCE platform is our cloud-based environment for every stage of your product development and process. From design through to testing, manufacturing, delivery and lifecycle management, the ever-growing collection of apps available on The 3DEXPERIENCE Platform can do it all.

What are the benefits of an online cloud solution?

Teams of all sizes can collaborate in real-time on projects, sharing live CAD data securely, wherever they are. You can even use it to connect with customers and suppliers, tracking project progress live as you go. It’s not just for CAD users either, everyone in the company can get involved. All you need is a web browser-capable device connected to the internet and you’re all set!

What do I get access to when I buy a 3DEXPERIENCE license?

The applications you’ll have access to will depend on the ‘Roles’ you purchase. For example:

Collaborative Business Innovator: Your entry point to the platform providing a single managed environment with access to communication tools, file sharing, 5GBs online storage and more. Get the datasheet.

Collaborative Industry Innovator: Adds features like data management, collaborative tasks, 20GBs of extra online storage and more to the mix. Get the datasheet.

Collaborative Designer for SOLIDWORKS: Connects your SOLIDWORKS Desktop application to the 3D Platform, giving you all the benefits of the cloud directly from the user interface you’re used to. Get the datasheet.

How to get a quote or trial of the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform...

Everyone’s needs are different, so we recommend getting in touch with us to discuss your requirements. We can then advise on the best Roles and Apps to provide the functionality that you need. We can also set you up with a free trial or demo of the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform if you’d like to see what it can do.

Call us on 01223 200690, or send us a message to get started!

Watch: The fundamentals of the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform

How the 3DEXPERIENCE works.

Step one

Choose your category below and customise your perfect 3DEXPERIENCE based on your exact requirements. The 3DEXPERIENCE Platform covers Design (powered by SOLIDWORKS), Simulation (Powered by SIMULIA) and Data Management (powered by ENOVIA).

Step two

When you've decided which categories you need, you can start to define 'roles' for your team. With hundreds of different roles available, everyone (not just designers!) can start collaborating on the cloud using a customised 3DEXPERIENCE dashboard configured for exactly what they need.

Step three

Once everyone in your team has been assigned a 3DEXPERIENCE role, they can unlock and start using category-specific apps for collaboration, both internally with colleagues and externally with suppliers, manufacturers and even customers!

What do you need to do? Choose your category to get started.

Compare 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS packages.

Our 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS packages offer an intuitive, robust set of 3D design capabilities, simulation, data management and more.

Compare the packages below to start building your 3DEXPERIENCE.

Product features	3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS StandardStandard	3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS ProfessionalPro	3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS PremiumPrem
3D CAD capabilities
+Part & assembly modelling Handle all aspects of your part and assembly modelling and transform ideas and concepts into virtual 3D models.
+2D design Create production-ready 2D drawings that are always current and clearly communicate how to manufacture and assemble your designs.
+Productivity tools Easily analyze, compare, check and report on your designs.
+Design reuse & automation Simplify the reuse of existing design data with search, automation and configuration tools that help you speed up the creation of new designs.
+Interference check Verify in 2D and 3D that your parts and assemblies will fit, assemble and operate correctly before moving to production.
+Manufacturability checks Review your designs for Draft, Undercut, Thickness and Hole Alignments early in the development process to ensure manufacturability.
+Advanced CAD file import/export Convert incoming CAD data into SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD format and export SOLIDWORKS data to other CAD applications using 30+ translators.
+Xtended Reality (XR) exporter Export CAD data for AR, VR and web viewing experiences while retaining geometry, appearance, motion studies, display states and more.
+CAD standards checking Use Design Checker to establish design standards and check drawings (or models) against them to create uniform designs and documentation.
+Automated tolerance stackup analysis Use TolAnalyst to automatically check the effects of tolerances on parts and assemblies to ensure consistent fit of components and verify tolerancing schemes before manufacturing your designs.
+Design for cost Use SOLIDWORKS Costing to continuously check your designs against cost targets with automatic cost estimation tools fully integrated within the 3D CAD solution.
+Reverse Engineering Use ScanTo3D to recreate designs with the ability to import, edit, evaluate and create solid geometry from scanned point-cloud and mesh data.
+Advanced photorealistic rendering Easily create photographic-quality images from your 3D models early in the design process to get feedback and make informed design decisions.
+Advanced surface flattening Flatten complex, nondevelopable surfaces typically encountered in products made from textiles, like clothing, or sheet metal, like metal stampings.
+Pipe & tube routing Simplify the design and documentation of piping and tubing for a wide range of systems and applications, including machinery, skid systems and process plant piping.
+Electrical cable & wiring harness routing Quickly add cables, wires and harnesses to your design. Create flattened drawing representations of your 3D cables and harnesses with wire lists, connection information and bills of materials.
+Rectangular & other section routing Route rectangular and round sections that include ducting, cable trays, conveyors, material handling chutes and other systems.
Simulation capabilities
+Time-based motion analysis Realistically visualise your product moving throughout its operational cycle world, measure the forces and loads on your design, and use the data to correctly size motors and ensure product performance, quality and safety.
+Linear static analysis (part/assy) Calculate the stresses and deformations of geometry using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) methods, and running linear stress analysis to determine the response of parts and assemblies.
Parametric modelling
+xDesign app (browser-based) Create, review and evaluate 3D models through an intuitive parametric modelling solution that interacts seamlessly with the 3D CAD solution.
Subdivision modelling
+xShape app (browser-based) Create organic shapes quickly and easily with an intuitive modelling solution that interacts seamlessly with the 3D CAD solution.
Cloud data management
+Data access & management Store, share, access and manage the latest product design information from a centralised, secure location.
+Product lifecycle management Manage the lifecycle of any type of content, such as CAD files, simulation models and documentation, across disciplines and CAD solutions. Track issues, changes and routes, and reduce conflicting edits from multiple contributors with revision control.
+Collaboration Collaborate in real time using configurable dashboards, social communities, Kanban-style task management, activity streams, persistent chat and video calls. Easily search, visualise, explore and mark up SOLIDWORKS and other files directly in your browser
+Governance Monitor license usage, manage members, and assign and remove licenses from a single administrative dashboard, lowering administrative overhead. Easily stay up-to-date and benefit from the latest enhancements.
Training & support
+Training & support services Get up to speed fast using online training content, a vibrant community and support from Innova Systems.