{"id":19152,"date":"2022-11-18T16:52:46","date_gmt":"2022-11-18T15:52:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xdinnovation.eu\/2022\/11\/18\/solidworks-catia-free-and-legal-is-it-possible\/"},"modified":"2026-01-20T14:11:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T13:11:17","slug":"solidworks-catia-free-and-legal-is-it-possible","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/en\/solidworks-catia-free-and-legal-is-it-possible\/","title":{"rendered":"Free CATIA and SOLIDWORKS &#8211; it&#8217;s possible!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1347.84px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element\" style=\"--awb-max-width:400px;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" alt=\"solidworks gratuit\" title=\"solidworks free license\" src=\"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/4_search20results20_1_.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-92122\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/4_search20results20_1_-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/4_search20results20_1_-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/4_search20results20_1_-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/4_search20results20_1_-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/4_search20results20_1_.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/4_search20results20_1_-1200x675.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:30px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;--awb-font-size:35px;\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:35;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\"><h1>&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/offres-3dexperience-solidworks\/\">SOLIDWORKS<\/a> ou <a href=\"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/catia\/\">CATIA<\/a> gratuit ? Quelles sont les options ?<\/strong><\/h1><\/h1><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p><em>There are several ways in 2026 to download CATIA or SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD software free of charge.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>It&#8217;s an opportunity to <strong>carry out your projects legally,<\/strong> with every chance on your side, thanks to <a href=\"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/en\/ai-cad-what-solidworks-and-catia-will-change-for-designers-and-industrial-startups\/\">appropriate and innovative 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools (Dassault Syst\u00e8mes is the leading designer of 3D software).<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-paragraph\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:10px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:30px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><p class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left title-heading-tag fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:16;--minFontSize:16;line-height:var(--awb-typography4-line-height);\">Because the use of illicit software is not an end in itself. Especially as, in the long term, this is far from viable: several hundred companies a year are detected by Dassault Syst\u00e8mes for unauthorized use of their software. <span style=\"color: var(--awb-text-color); font-size: 1em; background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-hover); font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family); font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style); font-weight: var(--awb-text-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform);\">The question you need to ask yourself now: <strong>Why pirate<\/strong>, why <strong>download a<\/strong> \u201crisky\u201d <g id=\"gid_3\">SolidWorks Crack<\/g> when there are alternatives like the startups &amp; entrepreneurs program, educational licenses, or free trials, designed to support you in your launch?<\/span> <\/p><\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:var(--awb-color1);--button_accent_hover_color:var(--awb-color1);--button_border_hover_color:var(--awb-color1);--button_gradient_top_color:var(--awb-color5);--button_gradient_bottom_color:var(--awb-color5);--button_gradient_top_color_hover:hsla(var(--awb-color5-h),calc(var(--awb-color5-s) - 5%),calc(var(--awb-color5-l) - 10%),var(--awb-color5-a));--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:hsla(var(--awb-color5-h),calc(var(--awb-color5-s) - 5%),calc(var(--awb-color5-l) - 10%),var(--awb-color5-a));--button_text_transform:uppercase;--button_font_size:var(--awb-custom_typography_1-font-size);--button_line_height:var(--awb-custom_typography_1-line-height);--button_typography-letter-spacing:var(--awb-custom_typography_1-letter-spacing);--button_typography-font-family:var(--awb-custom_typography_1-font-family);--button_typography-font-weight:var(--awb-custom_typography_1-font-weight);--button_typography-font-style:var(--awb-custom_typography_1-font-style);\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/en\/shop\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Solidworks free of charge<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><h3 style=\"--fontsize: 32; line-height: 1.3;\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">How can I get a free SolidWorks?  <\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-content-boxes content-boxes columns row fusion-columns-1 fusion-columns-total-4 fusion-content-boxes-1 content-boxes-timeline-vertical content-left content-boxes-timeline-layout content-boxes-icon-with-title fusion-delayed-animation\" style=\"--awb-iconcolor:var(--awb-color1);--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-circle-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-color8);--awb-item-margin-bottom:40px;\" data-animation-delay=\"350\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:var(--awb-color2);--awb-iconcolor:var(--awb-color1);--awb-content-padding-left:70px;\" class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-1 col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 fusion-content-box-hover content-box-column-last-in-row\"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper-background link-area-link-icon link-type-text content-icon-wrapper-yes icon-hover-animation-fade fusion-animated\" data-animationType=\"fadeIn\" data-animationDuration=\"0.25\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"heading heading-with-icon icon-left\" style=\"margin-top:11px;\"><a class=\"heading-link\" href=\"https:\/\/my.solidworks.com\/try-solidworks?varid=1-AIT6GAC&amp;mktid=14210&amp;lang=fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><div class=\"icon\" style=\"margin-top:-11px;margin-bottom:-11px;-webkit-animation-duration: 350ms;animation-duration: 350ms;\"><span style=\"height:48px;width:48px;line-height:24px;border-color:var(--awb-color5);border-width:1px;border-style:solid;background-color:var(--awb-color5);margin-right:20px;box-sizing:content-box;border-radius:100%;\"><i style=\"border-color:var(--awb-color7);border-width:0px;background-color:var(--awb-color5);box-sizing:content-box;height:48px;width:48px;line-height:48px;border-radius:100%;position:relative;top:auto;left:auto;margin:0;border-radius:100%;font-size:24px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-file-export fas circle-yes\"><\/i><\/span><\/div><h3 class=\"content-box-heading fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--h3_typography-font-size:28px;--fontSize:28;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\">How can I test SolidWorks for free with no obligation?<\/h3><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span style=\"color: var(--awb-color7);\">The first solution to downloading SolidWorks for free is not to download it at all, but<a href=\"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/en\/hestiia-and-3dexperience-solidworks\/\"> to connect to the Dassault Syst\u00e8mes CLOUD platform<\/a> and launch a trial version of the software. This version comes with test files, but you can also create and use your own SolidWorks or compatible files (Autodesk<\/span><sup><span style=\"color: var(--awb-color7);\">\u00ae<\/span><\/sup><span style=\"color: var(--awb-color7);\"> Inventor, PTC<\/span><sup><span style=\"color: var(--awb-color7);\">\u00ae, <\/span><\/sup><span style=\"color: var(--awb-color7);\">Solid Edge<\/span><sup><span style=\"color: var(--awb-color7);\">\u00ae, <\/span><\/sup><span style=\"color: var(--awb-color7);\">NX<\/span><sup><span style=\"color: var(--awb-color7);\">TM<\/span><\/sup><span style=\"color: var(--awb-color7);\"> CATIA\u00ae software<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 13.3333px;\"><span style=\"color: var(--awb-color7);\">, &#8230; ). <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"content-box-shortcode-timeline-vertical\" style=\"border-color:var(--awb-color5);left:75px;top:60px;-webkit-transition-duration: 350ms;animation-duration: 350ms;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:var(--awb-color2);--awb-iconcolor:var(--awb-color1);--awb-content-padding-left:70px;\" class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-2 col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 fusion-content-box-hover content-box-column-last-in-row\"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper-background link-area-link-icon link-type-text content-icon-wrapper-yes icon-hover-animation-fade fusion-animated\" data-animationType=\"fadeIn\" data-animationDuration=\"0.25\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"heading heading-with-icon icon-left\" style=\"margin-top:11px;\"><a class=\"heading-link\" href=\"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/en\/startup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><div class=\"icon\" style=\"margin-top:-11px;margin-bottom:-11px;-webkit-animation-duration: 350ms;animation-duration: 350ms;\"><span style=\"height:48px;width:48px;line-height:24px;border-color:var(--awb-color5);border-width:1px;border-style:solid;background-color:var(--awb-color5);margin-right:20px;box-sizing:content-box;border-radius:100%;\"><i style=\"border-color:var(--awb-color7);border-width:0px;background-color:var(--awb-color5);box-sizing:content-box;height:48px;width:48px;line-height:48px;border-radius:100%;position:relative;top:auto;left:auto;margin:0;border-radius:100%;font-size:24px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-hands-helping fas circle-yes\"><\/i><\/span><\/div><h3 class=\"content-box-heading fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--h3_typography-font-size:28px;--fontSize:28;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\">How can you get SolidWorks for free if you&#039;re a startup?<\/h3><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span style=\"color: var(--awb-color8);\">At <a href=\"https:\/\/share.google\/LDZDCCdMDKGUJb7u8\">Ohmycad<\/a>, we support more than 1,000 industrial startups in France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, Germany, the UK, Canada and the USA in their most impressive innovation projects. We have built a 3-year program, combining access to solutions for creating digital twins.<\/span><span style=\"color: var(--awb-color8);\">  and a support package throughout the creation and\/or fund-raising phase. <a href=\"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/en\/our-subscribers-testify\/\">Ohmycad<\/a> is also a startup that aims to disrupt the integration of CATIA and SolidWorks-type software. We&#8217;ll understand your needs :).<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span style=\"color: var(--awb-color8);\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hub.ohmycad.com\/fr\/startup-solidworks\">TEST YOUR ELIGIBILITY for free SolidWorks and Catia licenses for STARTUPS!<\/a> <\/span><a style=\"color: var(--awb-color8);\" href=\"https:\/\/hub.ohmycad.com\/fr\/startup-solidworks\">I want to know if I can get SolidWorks or Catia Free for my startup <\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"content-box-shortcode-timeline-vertical\" style=\"border-color:var(--awb-color5);left:75px;top:60px;-webkit-transition-duration: 350ms;animation-duration: 350ms;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:var(--awb-color2);--awb-iconcolor:var(--awb-color1);--awb-content-padding-left:70px;\" class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-3 col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 fusion-content-box-hover content-box-column-last-in-row\"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper-background link-area-link-icon link-type-text content-icon-wrapper-yes icon-hover-animation-fade fusion-animated\" data-animationType=\"fadeIn\" data-animationDuration=\"0.25\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"heading heading-with-icon icon-left\" style=\"margin-top:11px;\"><a class=\"heading-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solidworks.com\/support\/community-download?_gl=1*1imie9a*_ga*OTc5Njc1NTA3LjE2NzE1NTI1Njg.*_ga_XQJPQWHZHH*MTY4MTM3OTk4My40LjAuMTY4MTM3OTk4My42MC4wLjA.#no-back\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><div class=\"icon\" style=\"margin-top:-11px;margin-bottom:-11px;-webkit-animation-duration: 350ms;animation-duration: 350ms;\"><span style=\"height:48px;width:48px;line-height:24px;border-color:var(--awb-color5);border-width:1px;border-style:solid;background-color:var(--awb-color5);margin-right:20px;box-sizing:content-box;border-radius:100%;\"><i style=\"border-color:var(--awb-color7);border-width:0px;background-color:var(--awb-color5);box-sizing:content-box;height:48px;width:48px;line-height:48px;border-radius:100%;position:relative;top:auto;left:auto;margin:0;border-radius:100%;font-size:24px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-chart-line fas circle-yes\"><\/i><\/span><\/div><h3 class=\"content-box-heading fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--h3_typography-font-size:28px;--fontSize:28;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\">Which SolidWorks is free for high school students and trainees?<\/h3><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<p><span style=\"color: var(--awb-color8);\">With SOLIDWORKS, you can download a free Student Standard personal license, which is a lighter version of the license available to schools. Before downloading and installing your Student Standard 2026 license. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span style=\"color: var(--awb-color8);\">All information for this type of license can be found here : <\/span><a style=\"color: var(--awb-color8);\" href=\"https:\/\/education.solidworks.fr\/licence_student_standard_etudiant\/\">Download Solidworks instructions for qualified educators, students, military, and sponsored organizations<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"content-box-shortcode-timeline-vertical\" style=\"border-color:var(--awb-color5);left:75px;top:60px;-webkit-transition-duration: 350ms;animation-duration: 350ms;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:var(--awb-color2);--awb-iconcolor:var(--awb-color1);--awb-content-padding-left:70px;\" class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-4 col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-sm-12 fusion-content-box-hover content-box-column-last content-box-column-last-in-row\"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper-background link-area-link-icon link-type-text content-icon-wrapper-yes icon-hover-animation-fade fusion-animated\" data-animationType=\"fadeIn\" data-animationDuration=\"0.25\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"heading heading-with-icon icon-left\" style=\"margin-top:11px;\"><a class=\"heading-link\" href=\"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/en\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><div class=\"icon\" style=\"margin-top:-11px;margin-bottom:-11px;-webkit-animation-duration: 350ms;animation-duration: 350ms;\"><span style=\"height:48px;width:48px;line-height:24px;border-color:var(--awb-color5);border-width:1px;border-style:solid;background-color:var(--awb-color5);margin-right:20px;box-sizing:content-box;border-radius:100%;\"><i style=\"border-color:var(--awb-color8);border-width:0px;background-color:var(--awb-color5);box-sizing:content-box;height:48px;width:48px;line-height:48px;border-radius:100%;position:relative;top:auto;left:auto;margin:0;border-radius:100%;font-size:24px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-hand-peace fas circle-yes\"><\/i><\/span><\/div><h3 class=\"content-box-heading fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--h3_typography-font-size:28px;--fontSize:28;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\">The Ohmycad community: certified Solidworks experts!<\/h3><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<p><span style=\"color: var(--awb-color8);\">We are here to help you. Don&#8217;t hesitate to contact us at <a href=\"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/en\/customer-area\/\">Solidworks &amp; Catia support<\/a>, by phone, by chat, by e-mail, by dropping by the office &#8230; We guarantee to find solutions to all your technical problems thanks to <a href=\"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/en\/day-to-day-support\/\">our dedicated engineers!<\/a>  <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"content-box-shortcode-timeline-vertical\" style=\"border-color:var(--awb-color5);left:75px;top:60px;-webkit-transition-duration: 350ms;animation-duration: 350ms;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-2 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:var(--awb-color1);--button_accent_hover_color:var(--awb-color1);--button_border_hover_color:var(--awb-color1);--button_gradient_top_color:var(--awb-color5);--button_gradient_bottom_color:var(--awb-color5);--button_gradient_top_color_hover:hsla(var(--awb-color5-h),calc(var(--awb-color5-s) - 5%),calc(var(--awb-color5-l) - 10%),var(--awb-color5-a));--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:hsla(var(--awb-color5-h),calc(var(--awb-color5-s) - 5%),calc(var(--awb-color5-l) - 10%),var(--awb-color5-a));--button_text_transform:uppercase;--button_font_size:var(--awb-custom_typography_1-font-size);--button_line_height:var(--awb-custom_typography_1-line-height);--button_typography-letter-spacing:var(--awb-custom_typography_1-letter-spacing);--button_typography-font-family:var(--awb-custom_typography_1-font-family);--button_typography-font-weight:var(--awb-custom_typography_1-font-weight);--button_typography-font-style:var(--awb-custom_typography_1-font-style);\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/hub.ohmycad.com\/en\/trial-solidworks\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Test solidworks free of charge<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-video fusion-youtube\" style=\"--awb-max-width:600px;--awb-max-height:360px;--awb-margin-top:30px;\"><div class=\"video-shortcode\"><div class=\"fluid-width-video-wrapper\" style=\"padding-top:60%;\" ><iframe title=\"YouTube video player 1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/p7JPZq0ATIE?wmode=transparent&autoplay=0\" width=\"600\" height=\"360\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1347.84px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><h3 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-live-editable fusion-responsive-typography-calculated medium-editor-element\" role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" spellcheck=\"false\" data-inline-parent-cid=\"9\" data-inline-override-color=\"text_color\" data-inline-override-font-size=\"font_size\" data-inline-override-line-height=\"line_height\" data-inline-override-letter-spacing=\"letter_spacing\" data-inline-override-tag=\"size\" data-toolbar=\"full\" data-param=\"element_content\" data-fontsize=\"24\" data-lineheight=\"33.6px\" data-medium-editor-element=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" data-medium-editor-editor-index=\"19\" data-placeholder=\"Your Content Goes Here\" data-lt-tmp-id=\"lt-891082\" data-gramm=\"false\" data-medium-focused=\"true\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Why not download a SOLIDWORKS Crack?<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-left:16px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:0%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:0%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:0%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:0%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-3 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:var(--awb-color1);--button_accent_hover_color:var(--awb-color1);--button_border_hover_color:var(--awb-color1);--button_gradient_top_color:var(--awb-color5);--button_gradient_bottom_color:var(--awb-color5);--button_gradient_top_color_hover:hsla(var(--awb-color5-h),calc(var(--awb-color5-s) - 5%),calc(var(--awb-color5-l) - 10%),var(--awb-color5-a));--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:hsla(var(--awb-color5-h),calc(var(--awb-color5-s) - 5%),calc(var(--awb-color5-l) - 10%),var(--awb-color5-a));--button_text_transform:uppercase;--button_font_size:var(--awb-custom_typography_1-font-size);--button_line_height:var(--awb-custom_typography_1-line-height);--button_typography-letter-spacing:var(--awb-custom_typography_1-letter-spacing);--button_typography-font-family:var(--awb-custom_typography_1-font-family);--button_typography-font-weight:var(--awb-custom_typography_1-font-weight);--button_typography-font-style:var(--awb-custom_typography_1-font-style);\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/hub.ohmycad.com\/en\/startup-solidworks\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Access to free solidworks licenses for industrial startups<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-tabs fusion-tabs-1 classic nav-is-justified horizontal-tabs icon-position-left mobile-mode-carousel mobile-sticky-tabs\" 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- 100%));--awb-active-border-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-title-font-family:var(--awb-typography1-font-family);--awb-title-font-weight:var(--awb-typography1-font-weight);--awb-title-font-style:var(--awb-typography1-font-style);\"><div class=\"nav\"><ul class=\"nav-tabs nav-justified\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"horizontal\"><li class=\"active\" role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-e6574b34204bc6a2dfb\" aria-selected=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"fusion-tab-e6574b34204bc6a2dfb\" href=\"#tab-e6574b34204bc6a2dfb\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">What are the disadvantages of SolidWorks crack?<\/h3><\/a><\/li><li  role=\"presentation\"><a class=\"tab-link\" data-toggle=\"tab\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tab-109309c83b03d5d4dfd\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"fusion-tab-109309c83b03d5d4dfd\" href=\"#tab-109309c83b03d5d4dfd\"><h3 class=\"fusion-tab-heading\">What are the risks of cracking SolidWorks?<\/h3><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"tab-content\"><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix in active\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-e6574b34204bc6a2dfb\" id=\"tab-e6574b34204bc6a2dfb\">\n<ul>\n<li>You don&#8217;t benefit from <a href=\"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/en\/solidworks-connected\/\">3DEXPERIENCE<\/a> Cloud storage, which has the highest possible security standards to protect your data from all intrusions. You run a real risk of corrupting your data<\/li>\n<li>Your <a href=\"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/offres-3dexperience-solidworks\/\">SolidWorks license<\/a> remains on a fixed workstation and you lose access to it as soon as your PC is no longer accessible. Not to mention the impossibility of working collaboratively on your assemblies (sharing and updating designs between collaborators is not possible, because you don&#8217;t hold multiple licenses for multiple users).<\/li>\n<li>You can&#8217;t flexibly customize your use of the tools.<\/li>\n<li>You won&#8217;t benefit from any personalized <a href=\"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/en\/day-to-day-support\/\">Solidworks or Catia support or advice<\/a> on how to make the most of all the software&#8217;s options.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade fusion-clearfix\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-labelledby=\"fusion-tab-109309c83b03d5d4dfd\" id=\"tab-109309c83b03d5d4dfd\">\n<ul>\n<li>In 99% of cases, <a href=\"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/en\/discover-xdi\/\">Dassault Syst\u00e8mes will take legal action against you .<\/a> You&#8217;ll have to pay compensation for the damage you&#8217;ve caused, so it&#8217;s best not to let it come to that.  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3ds.com\/piracy\">. Dassault Syst\u00e8mes has developed an ultra-powerful system to detect the use of cracked\/pirated SolidWorks &amp; Catia licenses.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Your project data is in no way protected or secured.<\/li>\n<li>You&#8217;re bound to be using versions of Solidworks that will eventually become obsolete, due to non-existent maintenance.<\/li>\n<li>The performance of illegal licenses is much lower than that officially issued by Dassault Syst\u00e8mes: this is bound to have a short- or medium-term impact on your project&#8217;s ambition and results.<\/li>\n<li>There is no warranty.<\/li>\n<li>You can find some examples of users detected by the <a href=\"https:\/\/forums.commentcamarche.net\/forum\/affich-32586470-tentative-d-arnaque\">Dassault Syst\u00e8mes compliance<\/a> department on the SolidWorks forums. So don&#8217;t take any chances<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/en\/solidworks-connected\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SOLIDWORKS <\/a>is a CAD software package, just like CATIA. The 3D design and simulation solutions offered by <em>Dassault Syst\u00e8mes<\/em> are recognized as being among the simplest and most powerful for developing the best products. That&#8217;s why at Ohmycad we want to do everything we can to enable you to <strong>test the best CAD3D software<\/strong>. <a href=\"https:\/\/hub.ohmycad.com\/fr\/trial-solidworks\/\">You can also use them, under certain conditions, during the launch phases of your product<\/a>. 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Dassault Syst\u00e8mes certification entitles you to a <strong>free coupon<\/strong> for the CSWP diploma.  <\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-content-boxes content-boxes columns row fusion-columns-3 fusion-columns-total-3 fusion-content-boxes-2 content-boxes-icon-on-top content-left\" style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:var(--awb-color5);--awb-body-color:var(--awb-color2);--awb-title-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-iconcolor:var(--awb-color8);--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;--awb-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-color5);--awb-circle-hover-accent-color:var(--awb-color5);\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:var(--awb-color5);--awb-iconcolor:var(--awb-color5);\" class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-1 col-lg-4 col-md-4 col-sm-4 fusion-content-box-hover content-box-column-first-in-row\"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper-background link-area-link-icon link-type-text icon-hover-animation-fade fusion-animated\" data-animationType=\"fadeInDown\" data-animationDuration=\"0.9\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"heading heading-with-icon icon-left\"><a class=\"heading-link\" href=\"https:\/\/hub.ohmycad.com\/offre-startup-solidworks\" target=\"_self\"><div class=\"icon\"><i style=\"border-color:var(--awb-color8);border-width:0px;background-color:var(--awb-color1);box-sizing:content-box;height:112px;width:112px;line-height:112px;border-radius:20%;font-size:56px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-sun far circle-yes\"><\/i><\/div><h2 class=\"content-box-heading fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--h2_typography-font-size:24px;--fontSize:24;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\">Adapt<\/h2><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/all-apps\/\">functionality of your SOLIDWORKS software<\/a> is at the very heart of our philosophy. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Are you sure you&#8217;re using it to its full potential?<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"--awb-backgroundcolor:var(--awb-color5);--awb-iconcolor:var(--awb-color5);\" class=\"fusion-column content-box-column content-box-column content-box-column-2 col-lg-4 col-md-4 col-sm-4 fusion-content-box-hover \"><div class=\"col content-box-wrapper content-wrapper-background link-area-link-icon link-type-text content-icon-wrapper-yes icon-hover-animation-fade fusion-animated\" data-animationType=\"fadeInDown\" data-animationDuration=\"0.9\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\"><div class=\"heading heading-with-icon icon-left\"><a class=\"heading-link\" href=\"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/en\/day-to-day-support\/\" target=\"_self\"><div class=\"icon\"><span style=\"height:112px;width:112px;line-height:56px;border-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);border-width:2px;border-style:solid;background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);box-sizing:content-box;border-radius:20%;\"><i style=\"border-color:var(--awb-color8);border-width:0px;background-color:var(--awb-color1);box-sizing:content-box;height:112px;width:112px;line-height:112px;border-radius:20%;position:relative;top:auto;left:auto;margin:0;border-radius:20%;font-size:56px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-chart-bar far circle-yes\"><\/i><\/span><\/div><h2 class=\"content-box-heading fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--h2_typography-font-size:24px;--fontSize:24;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\">Develop<\/h2><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maformation.fr\/formation\/solidworks-preparation-certification-officielle-cswp-190237\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">So why not get off on the 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style=\"height:112px;width:112px;line-height:56px;border-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);border-width:3px;border-style:solid;background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);box-sizing:content-box;border-radius:20%;\"><i style=\"border-color:var(--awb-color8);border-width:0px;background-color:var(--awb-color1);box-sizing:content-box;height:112px;width:112px;line-height:112px;border-radius:20%;position:relative;top:auto;left:auto;margin:0;border-radius:20%;font-size:56px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fontawesome-icon fa-edit far circle-yes\"><\/i><\/span><\/div><h2 class=\"content-box-heading fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"--h2_typography-font-size:24px;--fontSize:24;line-height:var(--awb-typography1-line-height);\">Modulate<\/h2><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Why make concessions when you can have a<a href=\"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/en\/customized-coaching\/\"> 100% modular, 100% high-performance tool package with expert support?<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-video fusion-youtube\" style=\"--awb-max-width:600px;--awb-max-height:360px;--awb-margin-bottom:30px;\"><div class=\"video-shortcode\"><div class=\"fluid-width-video-wrapper\" style=\"padding-top:60%;\" ><iframe title=\"YouTube video player 2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uic-u_aLOtA?wmode=transparent&autoplay=0\" width=\"600\" height=\"360\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><p>As you can see, <em>downloading a Crack SolidWorks or Catia is definitely not the easiest<\/em> way to get SolidWorks, Catia, Abaqus, 3DEXPERIENCE, Delmia &#8230; free of charge :). <strong>If you are contacted by phone or mail by a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3ds.com\/piracy\/\">Solidworks Mediator<\/a>, Anti 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Contact <a href=\"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/en\/customer-area\/\">Ohmycad solidworks &amp; Catia technical support<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For those who only need to view 2D or 3D files, please see the Blog post: What&#8217;s the difference between Edrawings and the 3DEXPERIENCE 3D viewer?<\/p>\n<p><b>Contact us to find out more about our offers and prices!<\/b><\/p>\n<p>An updated Blog post for SolidWorks 2026 is available here: https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/solidworks-3dexperience-comment-sequiper-dans-les-meilleures-conditions\/<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-custom fusion-button-default button-4 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button_accent_color:var(--awb-color1);--button_accent_hover_color:var(--awb-color1);--button_border_hover_color:var(--awb-color1);--button_gradient_top_color:var(--awb-color5);--button_gradient_bottom_color:var(--awb-color5);--button_gradient_top_color_hover:hsla(var(--awb-color5-h),calc(var(--awb-color5-s) - 5%),calc(var(--awb-color5-l) - 10%),var(--awb-color5-a));--button_gradient_bottom_color_hover:hsla(var(--awb-color5-h),calc(var(--awb-color5-s) - 5%),calc(var(--awb-color5-l) - 10%),var(--awb-color5-a));--button_text_transform:uppercase;--button_font_size:var(--awb-custom_typography_1-font-size);--button_line_height:var(--awb-custom_typography_1-line-height);--button_typography-letter-spacing:var(--awb-custom_typography_1-letter-spacing);--button_typography-font-family:var(--awb-custom_typography_1-font-family);--button_typography-font-weight:var(--awb-custom_typography_1-font-weight);--button_typography-font-style:var(--awb-custom_typography_1-font-style);\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/en\/contact-us\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Contact Ohmycad to get your free 3d licenses<\/span><\/a><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-faqs-wrapper #accordian-1 .fusion-panel { border-color:var(--awb-color3); 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We offer: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Personalized Qualiopi-certified <a href=\"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/training\/\">training<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Dedicated technical <a href=\"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/pack-ohmycare\/\">support<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Tailor-made cloud <a href=\"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/shop\/\">SOLIDWORKS<\/a> &amp; CATIA offers with no upfront cash flow required<\/li>\n<li>Recognized industry <a href=\"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/solidworks-partenaires\/\">expertise<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- notionvc: 1f0cfb8b-8ad0-44b8-bd6e-bce96a24943b --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-104701 catia subscription \"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-104701\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-104701\" href=\"#collapse-1-104701\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What is the difference between CATIA V5 and CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-104701\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-104701\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/transition-de-catia-v5-a-3dexperience\/\">CATIA V5<\/a> is the legacy version, installed locally. CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE is the cloud version, integrated into a <a href=\"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/catia-innovation-hydrogene-hyliko\/\">collaborative platform<\/a> that centralizes <a href=\"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/en\/role\/data-management-lifecycle\/\">data<\/a>, roles, and business processes. It enables digital continuity and greater agility.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-104692 catia startup \"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-104692\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-104692\" href=\"#collapse-1-104692\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How to get trained on CATIA?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-104692\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-104692\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Self-learning modules, a <a href=\"https:\/\/hub.ohmycad.com\/knowledge\">resource center &amp; technical knowledge base<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/training\/\">certified training<\/a>, and online courses are available via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3ds.com\/fr\/products\/catia\/resource-center\/\">Dassault Syst\u00e8mes<\/a> and its <a href=\"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/partners\/\">partners<\/a> such as Ohmycad.<\/p>\n<p><!-- notionvc: 78bb691a-f5ee-4cec-ae85-1bd55daa3450 --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-102112 catia free-license startup \"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-102112\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-102112\" href=\"#collapse-1-102112\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Is CATIA right for startups and SMEs?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-102112\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-102112\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Yes! Contrary to popular belief, CATIA is accessible to small structures, thanks to flexible cloud offers and targeted business roles. Ohmycad supports startups in their adoption of CATIA with training, support and tailored offers.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-102077 catia \"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-102077\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-102077\" href=\"#collapse-1-102077\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What are CATIA&#8217;s main functions?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-102077\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-102077\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>The CATIA solution enables you to design parts and products with great precision, thanks to advanced parametric and surface modeling, perfectly suited to complex mechanical design projects. It also facilitates the creation and management of complex assemblies, offering powerful tools for structuring, verifying and evolving multi-component assemblies. Kinematic and dynamic simulation functionalities enable the behavior of mechanisms to be analyzed, movements to be validated and performance to be anticipated right from the design phase. The design of sheet metal parts, plastics and industrial molds is supported by dedicated tools designed for industrialization and manufacturing. Native integration with the 3DEXPERIENCE platform connects design, simulation and data management in a single environment. Finally, cloud collaboration combined with centralized product data management (PDM) ensures efficient, secure, real-time collaboration between all teams. Ohmycad experts recommend upgrading from <a href=\"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/blog\/\">CATIA V5<\/a> to CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE to benefit from the full power of the cloud-based tool.      <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-102070 catia startup \"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-102070\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-102070\" href=\"#collapse-1-102070\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Who is CATIA for?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-102070\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-102070\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/catia\/\">CATIA<\/a> is designed for engineers, designers, project managers and manufacturers who need a robust, collaborative and scalable design environment. It is used by large corporations as well as SMEs and innovative start-ups. Ohmycad offers a<a href=\"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/startup\/\"> startup program<\/a> to make industrial software accessible even to cash-poor companies, and provides free access to CATIA for 1 year (with no commitment). Users are often former users of software such as Solidworks who find themselves technically limited when it comes to technical design.   <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-102063 catia \"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-102063\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-102063\" href=\"#collapse-1-102063\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What is CATIA?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-102063\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-102063\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/catia\/\">CATIA<\/a> (Computer-Aided Three-dimensional Interactive Application) is a 3D CAD software developed by Dassault Syst\u00e8mes. It is used to design, model and simulate complex products in a wide range of sectors, including aerospace, automotive, energy and architecture. It is renowned for its geometric precision and modeling power. CATIA is the CAD software of choice when your design assemblies are getting too heavy for tools such as Solidworks or Autocad, Fusion or Solidedge.   <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-96642 cloud solidworks startup subscription \"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-96642\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-96642\" href=\"#collapse-1-96642\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How do you go from a test to an optimized price offer (TCO)?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-96642\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-96642\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>After the<a href=\"https:\/\/hub.ohmycad.com\/en\/trial-solidworks\">SolidWorks trial<\/a>, depending on your needs (number of users, modules, offline\/cloud constraints, PDM flow) we align a <a href=\"https:\/\/hub.ohmycad.com\/fr\/solidworks-prix\/\">SolidWorks 2026 pricing offer<\/a> adapted to your structure and usage (subscription vs. perpetual). The aim: to reduce your <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"3\">total cost of ownership<\/span> and secure your time-to-production. <!-- notionvc: 92702a52-ab95-4987-b98f-b6c44b72cafe --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-96488 \"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-96488\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-96488\" href=\"#collapse-1-96488\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Compatibility: versions, old files, multi-station work<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-96488\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-96488\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>With Ohmycad, you can <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"1\">install locally<\/span>, work with <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"3\">older <a href=\"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/en\/solidworks-connected\/\">Solidworks<\/a> versions<\/span>, <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"5\">multiply workstations<\/span> (depending on licenses), collaborate via links to share your 3Ds, and add <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"7\">Simulation\/PDM\/Render<\/span> as needed. Best practices in the <a href=\"https:\/\/hub.ohmycad.com\/en\/knowledge\">Knowledge Base<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/blog\/\">blog<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/hub.ohmycad.com\/en\/trial-solidworks\">Test Solidworks free of charge!<\/a><!-- notionvc: 29b734b9-e2a7-4911-b458-d83edb9bccf1 --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-94121 free-license solidworks technical-support \"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-94121\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-94121\" href=\"#collapse-1-94121\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">SOLIDWORKS certifications: how to get free coupons?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-94121\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-94121\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>If your company has an active <a href=\"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/contactez-nous\/\">license<\/a>, you are entitled to <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"1\">certification vouchers<\/span> (CSWA\/CSWP&#8230;) <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"3\">twice a year<\/span>. The Ohmycad tutorial explains how to create accounts, collect vouchers and prepare for exams.   <!-- notionvc: 723c6ecf-d396-44dc-9932-c572db87af90 --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-94114 solidworks startup technical-support \"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-94114\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-94114\" href=\"#collapse-1-94114\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Who accompanies me after license activation?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-94114\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-94114\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>The ohmycare program includes a <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"1\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/pack-ohmycare\/\">CAD\/PDM<\/a> project manager<\/span>, <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"3\">functional support<\/span>, and access to the <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"5\">Knowledge Base<\/span> (guides, e-learning). Objective: <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"7\">smooth onboarding<\/span>, rapid productivity, and scalability (add Simulation, <a href=\"https:\/\/hub.ohmycad.com\/knowledge\/solidworks-3dexperience\">PDM<\/a>, CAM). <!-- notionvc: 2c08b6e7-ab83-4dee-81ea-8babb95b88e4 --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-93804 compatibility solidworks \"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-93804\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-93804\" href=\"#collapse-1-93804\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Compatibility: versions, old files, multi-station work<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-93804\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-93804\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>With Ohmycad, you can <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"1\">install locally<\/span>, work with <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"3\">older versions<\/span>, <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"5\">multiply workstations<\/span> (depending on licenses), collaborate via links to share your <a href=\"https:\/\/hub.ohmycad.com\/en\/trial-solidworks\">3D<\/a>, and add <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"7\">Simulation\/PDM\/Render<\/span> as needed. Best practices in the KB and blog. <!-- notionvc: 005ad647-cd13-4370-9d4e-f6c387dad25b --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-93736 \"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-93736\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-93736\" href=\"#collapse-1-93736\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What unofficial &#8220;free&#8221; alternatives should I avoid?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-93736\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-93736\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Avoid cracks and dubious sites: beyond the <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"1\">legal risks<\/span>, they expose you to <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"3\">malware<\/span>, <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"5\">data loss<\/span> and lack of support. Prefer <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"7\">legal channels<\/span>: free trial, <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"9\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/hub.ohmycad.com\/en\/startup-solidworks\">Solidworks for Startup<\/a> program<\/span>, education versions if eligible &#8211; you stay compliant and productive. (Reinforce E-E-A-T in the article with this warning).    <!-- notionvc: 1fe507b0-b49f-49c5-8524-ba2f35b5b13a --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-93729 \"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-93729\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-93729\" href=\"#collapse-1-93729\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How long is a realistic trial?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-93729\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-93729\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Start with the <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"1\">24-hour online test<\/span> to validate environment and performance, then request an <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"3\">evaluation key<\/span> if required (longer scenarios, real files, import\/export tests, <a href=\"https:\/\/hub.ohmycad.com\/en\/trial-solidworks\">Simulation<\/a>). Ohmycad offers a <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"5\">quick audit<\/span> to set objectives and metrics before purchase. <!-- notionvc: f22360d4-1ef9-40fa-8c17-ac83f2b629d1 --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-93663 \"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-93663\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-93663\" href=\"#collapse-1-93663\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can I buy directly from Dassault Syst\u00e8mes?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-93663\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-93663\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p><span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"0\">Yes, for individuals\/students and corporate customers<\/span>. For companies (startups, SMEs),<a href=\"https:\/\/hub.ohmycad.com\/en\/trial-solidworks\">solidworks are purchased<\/a> via <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"2\">certified partners<\/span> (such as Ohmycad), who provide <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"4\">guidance<\/span>, configuration and support (licenses, modules, deployment). <!-- notionvc: cbaad450-fe45-44b8-900c-22113f5226f0 --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-93542 \"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-93542\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-93542\" href=\"#collapse-1-93542\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How do I install SOLIDWORKS properly (desktop)?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-93542\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-93542\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Download the official installer <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"1\">from <a href=\"https:\/\/hub.ohmycad.com\/knowledge\/installation-de-solidworks-desktop\">SOLIDWORKS<\/a><\/span>, connect the <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"3\">3DEXPERIENCE ID<\/span>, accept the contract, choose the appropriate <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"5\">Service Pack<\/span>, then follow the wizard (check disk space, serial number(s)). For multiple deployments: <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"7\">admin images<\/span> via the manager. Step-by-step guide in the Ohmycad <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"9\">Knowledge Base<\/span>.  <!-- notionvc: c17fae30-7076-48be-a04f-5e1ff20100da --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-92159 buying-locally cloud free-license free-trial low-cost solidworks startup subscription \"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-92159\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-92159\" href=\"#collapse-1-92159\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How much does SOLIDWORKS cost?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-92159\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-92159\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Prices vary according to edition, mode (subscription\/perpetual), <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"1\">modules<\/span> (Simulation, PDM, CAM, Visualize) and environment<a href=\"https:\/\/hub.ohmycad.com\/fr\/solidworks-prix\/\">(Solidworks 3DEXPERIENCE<\/a>). Consult the <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"3\">price matrix<\/span> to set your budget and compare scenarios (multi-station, offline, scalability).   <!-- notionvc: cc852886-004b-4c7e-afac-8c30dd8e447b --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-92154 buying-locally cloud free-license free-trial solidworks startup subscription \"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-92154\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-92154\" href=\"#collapse-1-92154\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Perpetual licenses vs. subscription: what to choose in 2026?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-92154\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-92154\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p><span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"1\">Perpetuals<\/span> still exist, with <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"3\">2 years&#8217; maintenance compulsory<\/span> on first purchase (in arrears if interrupted). The market trend is towards subscription (flexibility, updates). Ohmycad helps you choose according to TCO, module needs (Simulation, PDM, Visualize) and number of users. We invite you to take a closer look at our <a href=\"https:\/\/hub.ohmycad.com\/fr\/solidworks-prix\/\">Solidworks price<\/a> comparison, to see for yourself the benefits of switching to subscription!   <!-- notionvc: 8d692a3e-8215-428f-8628-5fdebc15e961 --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-92146 cloud free-license free-trial solidworks startup \"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-92146\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-92146\" href=\"#collapse-1-92146\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can I work without the cloud with SOLIDWORKS? (local\/offline)<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-92146\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-92146\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Yes, current licenses integrate Dassault Syst\u00e8mes&#8217; <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"1\">Outscale<\/span> cloud infrastructure (SecNumCloud\/ISO 27001), but you can <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"3\">install locally<\/span>, <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"5\">work offline<\/span>, and remain compatible with earlier versions as required. With Ohmycad, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/hub.ohmycad.com\/fr\/test-solidworks\/\">test Solidworks free of charge<\/a> for a few days!  <!-- notionvc: 3aff607e-77c8-4443-a00d-7e438b6989f3 --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-92142 solidworks \"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-92142\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-92142\" href=\"#collapse-1-92142\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Students\/teachers: is there a free or discounted version?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-92142\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-92142\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Yes, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidworks.com\/fr\/support\/frequently-asked-questions\"><span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"1\">SOLIDWORKS Student<\/span><\/a> (via schools or individual offers) is offered by Dassault Syst\u00e8mes. For professional or startup use, opt for the free trial and\/or the <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"3\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/hub.ohmycad.com\/en\/startup-solidworks\">Solidworks for Startup<\/a> program<\/span> piloted by Ohmycad. (Please note the target audience on the page to avoid licensing confusion).    <!-- notionvc: 8fb1893d-9155-4151-9f4a-24657728ee42 --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-92136 solidworks startup \"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-92136\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-92136\" href=\"#collapse-1-92136\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Does the Startup SOLIDWORKS program provide free access in the 1\u02b3\u1d49 year? What are the conditions?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-92136\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-92136\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Yes: <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"1\">year 1 on <a href=\"https:\/\/hub.ohmycad.com\/fr\/startup-solidworks\">SOLIDWORKS free of charge<\/a><\/span> (and <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"3\">-90%<\/span> on apps), then <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"5\">-70%<\/span> year 2, <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"7\">-50%<\/span> year 3, subject to eligibility (start-ups, admission criteria, etc.). The program includes <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"9\">support<\/span> (CAD\/PDM project manager, support, training) and is <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"11\">non-binding<\/span>. This is the recommended route for <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"13\">early-stage startups<\/span>.    <!-- notionvc: ed5422b7-ebf8-4f56-b9bd-59d573df7c07 --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-63584 free-license free-trial solidworks \"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-63584\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-63584\" href=\"#collapse-1-63584\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Is it possible to get SOLIDWORKS legally and free of charge?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-63584\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-63584\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><p>Yes, in <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"1\">specific cases<\/span>: via the<a href=\"https:\/\/hub.ohmycad.com\/fr\/test-solidworks\/\"><span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"3\">free trial<\/span> <\/a>(24-hour online access, followed by a temporary key), and via the <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hub.ohmycad.com\/fr\/startup-solidworks\"> Solidworks for Startup<\/a> program<\/span> (year 1 free under certain conditions), in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3ds.com\/partners\/partner-details\/200000000346536_NEXTCUBE_IO\">official partnership with Dassault Syst\u00e8mes<\/a>. In all other cases, &#8220;free&#8221; access does not comply with licensing requirements and may expose you to legal and security risks. To test in good standing: free trial, then personalized evaluation according to your use.    <!-- notionvc: 2308158f-1930-40d9-baff-c1d6d609526a --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-63887 free-license free-trial solidworks \"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-63887\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-63887\" href=\"#collapse-1-63887\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How can I test SOLIDWORKS free of charge (duration, conditions, steps)?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-63887\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-63887\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3-2 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-flex-grow-medium:;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-flex-grow-small:;--awb-flex-shrink-small:;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><p>Ohmycad offers a <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"1\">24-hour<a href=\"https:\/\/hub.ohmycad.com\/fr\/test-solidworks\/\">online solidworks test<\/a><\/span> (full functionality). Depending on returns, a <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"3\">temporary ~15-day key<\/span> can be issued. All you have to do is enter your pro details, then access the test environment. 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