SOLIDWORKS is a 3D CAD Design and analysis software, and a solid modeler that utilizes a parametric feature based approach to create models and assemblies.

How To Get A Copy

Departmental requests, please contact the UR Tech Store.

Students (Educational not for research):

Student Engineering Kit (SEK) is available via our license agreement for your personal device. The SEK versions of SOLIDWORKS are for educational and classroom use only. Email UR Tech Store for Student Access Activation Code.

When installing, select SOLIDWORKS Version 2023 (SP2.1)

Faculty and staff can use the SEK (Education only. Not for research)

Cost

Cost: $0 – AS&E faculty, staff, and students; Computer Science department; Laboratory for Laser Energetics.

Payment may be made by Web Requisition, 312 requisition or emailing FAO (university account number)

System Requirements

Visit SOLIDWORKS for details.

More Information

SOLIDWORKS is installed on all Windows machines in labs libraries and classrooms that managed by ECM. https://tech.rochester.edu/services/computer-labs/

MySolidWorks is available for Students. With this you can:

  •  Access over 400 product tutorial videos and learn SOLIDWORKS on your own schedule, at your own pace – anytime, anywhere, onany device
  •  Access the Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA) prep course
  •  Search for and get answers to your questions about SOLIDWORKS
  •  Download free 3D and 2D CAD models of user-contributed and supplier-certified parts, assemblies, and more
  • Share your designs with online storage services
  • Access reliable, near-by manufacturersMySolidWorks helps students gain the skills to work faster and smarter with SOLIDWORKS.
    To create an account, go to: http://www.solidworks.com/mysolidworks_for_students

Users

  • Faculty
  • Staff
  • Students