SolidWorks

SolidWorks 3D CAD software offers three packages building in functionality and tiered to best suit the needs of your organization. All packages utilize the intuitive SolidWorks user interface to speed your design process and make you instantly productive.

SolidWorks Premium combines the capabilities of SolidWorks Professional with powerful simulation and design validation toolsets, as well as advanced wire and pipe routing functionality.

How to Get or Use This Software

CAEN Computer Labs

College of Engineering students can use this software at a CAEN computer lab.

There are 2 versions of Solidworks available in the CAEN Labs.  One version can be used for academic research, and the other version can be used for student instruction.

Version: 2022 SP3.1

Platforms:
  • Windows
Cost: No Cost
Available to:
  • Faculty
  • Regular Staff
  • Students
Campuses:
  • Ann Arbor
Permitted Use:
  • Noncommercial Research
  • Instruction

Limited Audience

This software title was purchased by a specific department and is not available to the entire university.  Refer to details below in the consortium/funding field.

Platforms:
  • Windows
Cost: Email for info
Available to:
  • Faculty
  • Regular Staff
  • Students
Campuses:
  • Ann Arbor
Permitted Use:
  • Noncommercial Research
  • Instruction

License Information

Terms & Conditions

College of Engineering members can view terms and conditions by navigating to the SolidWorks page on the CAEN software website.

LSA Physics and Astronomy members may contact ITS Software Services for a copy of the license agreement.

Consortium/Funding Info

LSA Physics and Astronomy departments funds licensing for their members. Contact LSA Technology Services for information.

The College of Engineering coordinates purchases of research licenses for its members. Refer to the CAEN software website for information.

Your Responsibilities

It is your responsibility to protect university resources and data by ensuring that you use software in compliance with relevant university policies and standards, store and process all sensitive data within approved systems, and ensure equitable access to information technology for users with disabilities.

Individuals at U-M are ultimately responsible for any infringing software on their computers or devices or for violating the terms and conditions of software licenses. Individuals are responsible for reviewing the SPG on Software Procurement and Licensing Compliance.