Bring Your Designs to Life with Industry-Leading CAD Tools

Comprehensive 3D Design Capabilities

Model complex parts, assemblies, and drawings with ease using feature-rich tools.

Seamless Collaboration

Work smarter with integrated tools for version control, feedback, and file sharing.

Built-In Simulation

Validate your designs with integrated simulation tools to test for strength and performance.

Customizable and Scalable

Tailor the software to your specific needs with add-ons and configurations.

Key Features That Set SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD Apart

Advanced 3D Modeling: Create complex parts and assemblies with intuitive, parametric design tools.

Integrated Validation: Test designs for strength, heat, and motion directly within the CAD environment.

Cloud Connectivity: Collaborate in real-time with cloud-based sharing and feedback tools.

Extensive Add-Ons: Expand capabilities with specialized tools for simulation, PDM, and more.

Why Choose SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD?

Leverage an intuitive, user-friendly interface and powerful design tools that streamline workflows and accelerate design cycles. Access a vast library of reusable components to jumpstart your projects and maintain consistency across designs. Reduce errors and rework with built-in analysis and validation tools to identify and address potential issues early. Collaborate seamlessly with team members across departments and disciplines using integrated data management and communication features.

Struggling with complex designs?

Leverage powerful 3D modeling tools for intricate parts and assemblies.

Difficulty collaborating across teams?

Use built-in collaboration tools to streamline workflows and maintain version control.

Need to reduce errors and rework?

Validate designs early with simulation and analysis tools integrated into your workflow.

SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD

Standard

Benefit from powerful 3D design and manufacturing CAD, along with part, assembly, and 2D drawing functionality. Get access to powerful 3D CAD tools and features, as well as specialized tools for sheet metal, weldments, surfacing, molds, product configuration, design analysis, DFM, and CAM. (*CAM included with an active subscription).

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SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD

Professional

Build on the capabilities of Standard with ECAD/MCAD collaboration, automated cost estimation, streamlined collaboration capabilities, design and drawing checking, sophisticated components and parts library, and advanced photorealistic rendering.

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SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD

Premium

Get all the benefits and functionality of Professional with the addition of structural and motion analysis capabilities, advanced surface flattening, reverse engineering, and electrical cable and pipe routing.

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SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD

Part and Assembly Modeling

2D Drawings

Design Reuse and Automation

Interference Check

First-Pass Analysis Tools

CAM Programming (SOLIDWORKS CAM)

Design for Manufacturing (DFM)

Productivity Tools

Advanced CAD File Import/Export and 3D Interconnect

Xtended Reality (XR) Exporter

CAD Libraries (SOLIDWORKS Toolbox)

Design for Cost (SOLIDWORKS Costing)

ECAD/MCAD Collaboration (CircuitWorks)

CAD Standards Checking (Design Checker)

Collaboration with eDrawings Professional

Automated Tolerance Stack-Up Analysis (TolAnalyst)

Advanced Photorealistic Rendering (SOLIDWORKS Visualize)

SOLIDWORKS File Management

Reverse Engineering (ScanTo3D)

Time-based Motion Analysis

Linear Static Analysis for Parts and Assemblies

Pipe and Tube Routing

Electrical Cable and Wiring Harness Routing

Advanced Surface Flattening

Rectangular and Other Section Routing

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