How To Install and Run SOLIDWORKS Connected from 3DEXPERIENCE

How To Install and Run SOLIDWORKS Connected from 3DEXPERIENCE

Once you've purchased either a quarterly, annual, or 3-year subscription of SOLIDWORKS, you'll be able to log in to 3DEXPERIENCE. This is the online platform from which you can launch your products as well as access learning resources and community forums.
  1. Go to 3DEXPERIENCE and log in using your email address and password.

  1. Click the compass icon in the top left corner
  2. Click the 'Me' tab to see all of the roles and apps assigned to you.


  1. Scroll down until you see 'SOLIDWORKS Connected'
  2. Or click 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS (Standard, professional or premium)
  1. The first time you run an app from 3DEXPERIENCE will prompt you to install it. Follow the on screen prompts to complete the install.
  2. You can now run SOLIDWORKS Connected
You can also create a desktop icon to launch SOLIDWORKS directly if you want a faster way to access the software and this is through an option during install.
If you use this icon frequently you may have a notice telling you you are offline or unable to connect to the 3D Experience, to fix this sign in through the 3DExperience portal and open Solidworks connected through the portal to reconnect. 

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