With the introduction of SOLIDWORKS on the Cloud and Cloud Connected, (3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS) customers today have three different options to choose for the 3D CAD platform. While there are lot of advantages which are brought in by the Cloud technology for the traditional Desktop based SOLIDWORKS, it’s important to know capabilities of each of these to make the right choice. This article covers the major features available in each of the offerings.
SOLIDWORKS Cloud Offer vs 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS vs SOLIDWORKS Desktop
SOLIDWORKS Desktop is the core of the 3D CAD offering from Dassault Systemes which is the industry leading design solution for engineers and product developers. For the majority of the customers, all the product development capabilities are readily available with the SolidWorks Desktop CAD product or with an Add-on tool, tightly integrated within the SOLIDWORKS environment. Desktop Solutions are available either as a Standalone application OR with a Floating Network license where the License manager is installed on a Server. The Desktop version of SolidWorks does not require an active internet connection to work. The software is available in three different versions , Standard, Professional and Premium. The desktop version offers features for creating sophisticated 3D models of parts and assemblies and production-ready 2D drawings, along with tools for Sheetmetal, surfacing, weldments, mold, tools and dies, plastics design, electrical and piping routing and photorealistic renderings of products along with SolidWorks CAE tools on the SOLIDWORKS Premium Version.
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| Capabilities | 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS | SOLIDWORKS on Cloud | SOLIDWORKS Desktop |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browser-based CAD | Includes browser-based CAD | Includes Advanced Browser Based CAD tools. | Does not include browser- based CAD |
| SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD | YES | Not Available | YES |
| Seamless working with EXISTING SOLIDWORKS Files | YES | YES | YES |
| Desktop CAD | Run on The Desktop | Browser based 3D CAD | Runs on the desktop |
| Perpetual License | (3 month or 1 year, term named-user license) | (3 month or 1 year, term named-user license) | Supports Perpetual Licenses |
| Term License | YES | YES | YES |
| Floating Network License | Does not support SNL – Cloud Term licenses | Does not support SNL – Cloud Term licenses | Supports Floating Licenses (SNL) |
| Secure License | Secure Login to Platform | Secure Login to Platform | Limited to Computer Security |
| Work in Multiple Locations | Installs on multiple desktops (Provides Named-user licensing) | Cloud tools work in a browser- Anywhere on Any Device- (Provides Named-user licensing) | User can Transfer License by Activating and Deactivating |
| SOLIDWORKS Partner Product Add – Ins | Not Partner Add ins- Supports equivalent platform roles. | Not Partner Add ins- Supports equivalent platform roles. | Yes |
| Offline File Management | Cloud-based file management with option for offline Usage | Need Active Internet connection | Yes |
| Cloud PDM | ENOVIAworks Cloud basesd PLM | ENOVIAworks Cloud basesd PLM | No Cloud PDM ( PDM & Manage has Web Access) |
| Lifecycle Management | ENOVIAworks Cloud basesd PLM | ENOVIAworks Cloud basesd PLM | Need Partner Add In |
| Simulation & Validation | SOLIDWORKS Simulation Available with Premium | Available with 3DEXPEREINCE SIMULIA ROLES with ABAQUS & CST on platform | SOLIDWORKS Simulation Available with Premium |
1. What is SOLIDWORKS Cloud Offer?
SOLIDWORKS cloud offers are a collection of apps covering the design to manufacturing capabilities and routed on the powerful 3DEXPEREINCE platform. The core of the platform is the embedded Life Cycle Management tools that enable each stakeholder to Share, Collaborate and Communicate the design ideas in a real-time manner. The revision control is an inbuilt capability that assures the users connected to always have the latest design available.
SOLIDWORKS Cloud Offer advantages
- No Software Installation
- Significantly reduced price
- Access your designs 24/7/365 from any device, including a tablet, your clunky home computer, Chromebook, or a smartphone.
- Proven design and collaboration tools
- Scalable with a collection of tools from 3DEXPERIENCE- Advanced Simulation, Plastic Mold Flow, Electromagnetic Simulation, CFD Analysis. (*SOLIDWORKS CLOUD OFFER requires an active Internet connection)
SOLIDWORKS Cloud Design Apps in SOLIDWORKS Cloud offer
3DEXPERIENCE platform brings all the aspects of product development into a single environment and users based on the roles can utilize the powerful apps to interact and work together. SOLIDWORKS Cloud Offer brings basic to advanced 3D CAD modelling apps fully operational on the Cloud accessed through a browser for the benefit of Engineers. The dependency on a hardware is completely eliminated for 3DCAD design using the SolidWorks Cloud Offers. Tools including 3DCREATOR, 3DSCULPTOR, SHEETMETAL CREATOR etc are feature rich 3DCAD applications which runs entirely on browser with data collaboration and life cycle management on the Cloud. Apart from this Apps SolidWorks Cloud also provides, 3DSTRUCURE CREATOR for Weldments, 3DRENDER for Rendering and PRODUCT DOCUMENT CREATOR which allows to create 2D PDF of any 3D design in a easy to use interface enabling you to streamline the process for design communication including annotations to manufacturing.
2. What is 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS?
3DEXPEREINCE SOLIDWORKS is a collection of roles packaged in three variants (STANDARD, PROFESSIONAL & PREMIUM) for designers and engineers who need comprehensive set of product design & detailing capabilities along with cloud-based collaboration and data management. The core of this offering is the industry-leading SOLIDWORKS Desktop CAD for creating sophisticated 3D models of parts and assemblies and production-ready 2D drawings, along with tools for Sheetmetal, surfacing, weldments, mold, tools and dies, plastics design, electrical and piping routing and photorealistic renderings of products.
Advantages of 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS over Desktop SOLIDWORKS
3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS has the same SOLIDWORKS installed in the Desktop while the data is saved securely on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, users can manage, view and share their data anytime, anywhere and on any device. With the addition of ENOVIA WORKS PLM solutions, 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS provides out of the box solution for organizations to have cloud data management.
- Industry-leading SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD capabilities
- Safe and secure cloud data management using ENOVIA WORKS
- 3DEXPERIENCE Platform collaboration with team members, customers, and suppliers
- ADDITONAL CLOUD BASED 3DCAD TOOLS in a browser.
- Data accessible anywhere, anytime and from any device
- Users stay up to date with the latest enhancements as the version is always current
- Service packs & critical updates are automatically installed.
- You can seamlessly expand your product development through a broad portfolio of roles available on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform.
*3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS requires an active Internet connection for design collaboration.
