SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD Design

SOLIDWORKS Professional

SOLIDWORKS Professional builds on the capabilities of SOLIDWORKS Standard by offering advanced tools that enhance productivity, collaboration, and design accuracy.

SOLIDWORKS Professional offers photorealistic rendering capabilities which can in turn be shared with other users regardless of their CAD skills with eDrawings® Professional collaboration capabilities.

Compare SOLIDWORKS Design Packages

Explore the differences between Standard, Professional and Premium with our product matrix.

Get a Free SOLIDWORKS Trial

Get hands on with a free trial, choose between a 7-day online trial or an extended desktop trial.

Standard vs Professional

Why Upgrade to SOLIDWORKS Professional?

Wondering if you should upgrade from SOLIDWORKS Standard to Professional? While Standard offers a solid CAD foundation, Professional adds powerful tools and features that deliver extra value. Here are some key advantages of choosing Professional over Standard.

#1 Save Time When Adding Fasteners

SOLIDWORKS Toolbox offers thousands of predefined components such as nuts, bolts, washers, bearings and retaining rings.

#2 Create Photorealistic Imagery

SOLIDWORKS Visualize Standard enables designers, engineers, and content creators across all industries to create compelling visual content of their designs with unparalleled ease and flexibility.

#3 Secure Data Management

SOLIDWORKS PDM Standard enables all information to be securely stored and indexed for fast retrieval by authorised users.

What's Included in SOLIDWORKS Professional?

SOLIDWORKS Standard

You'll get all the features of SOLIDWORKS Standard in addition to the premium features. Elevating your design capabilities.

PDM File Management

SOLIDWORKS PDM Standard is a CAD data management solution in a single location. Included in SOLIDWORKS Professional and Premium packages.

Photorealistic Rendering

SOLIDWORKS Visualize Standard enables designers, engineers, and content creators across all industries to create compelling visual content.

SOLIDWORKS Toolbox

SOLIDWORKS Toolbox is a huge component library containing more than a million standard hardware items, ready to be used and customised to company specific requirements.

Tolerance Stack-Up Analysis

Automatically check the effects of tolerances on parts and assemblies to ensure consistent fit of components and verify tolerancing schemes before manufacturing your designs using TolAnalyst™.

Cloud Services *new*

Included with every new seat of SOLIDWORKS, the SOLIDWORKS Cloud Services provide tools to share designs, manage files and store data in the cloud.

Static Simulation

Premium Feature

SOLIDWORKS Simulation linear stress analysis allows designers and engineers to validate product quality performance and safety throughout the design creation.

Kinematic Motion Analysis

Premium Feature

Easily evaluate how your product will perform and move throughout its operational cycle with motion analysis using SOLIDWORKS Simulation.

Electrical Routing

Premium Feature

Easily add wire/cable/harness/conduit systems for your design, including path planning and complete BOMs.

To explore more features of SOLIDWORKS take a look at our SOLIDWORKS Premium Package.

Brands that Trust Solid Solutions

What do our Customers Say?

We use a wide range of SOLIDWORKS features. Everything from sheet metal to simulation for stress analysis to animations for customer instructions. SOLIDWORKS isn't just a CAD tool for us. It's an integral part of our innovation process.

Padraig Brosnan

Design Engineering Manager, Dromone

How you Benefit from Solid Solutions

More Than Just Software

When you partner with Solid Solutions, you get more than software, you're gaining access to a comprehensive suite of tools, training, and support designed to help you innovate with confidence.

#1 SOLIDWORKS Reseller

Solid Solutions is the leading provider of SOLIDWORKS throughout the UK and Ireland. With over 20 years of experience in delivering best-in-class services and software solutions to help businesses grow and enhance their design productivity.

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Continuous Support

Every license you purchase includes our complimentary Success Package. This service goes above and beyond standard SOLIDWORKS support by assigning a dedicated success partner to assist with the optimisation and long-term performance of your software solution.

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SOLIDWORKS Training

There’s no better way to master SOLIDWORKS than by getting hands-on in a dynamic, instructor-led classroom environment. Our 4-day SOLIDWORKS Essentials course is the perfect starting point.

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Professional Hardware

Our certified DELL machines are built to meet SOLIDWORKS system requirements. Not sure which setup is right for you? Our hardware experts are ready to recommend the perfect fit for your needs.

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Exclusive Resources

Get up to speed with structured resources, and webinars for new users. Access a library of drawings, parts, assemblies, and features, along with free online resources and video tutorials to keep your skills sharp

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Ready to Start Creating with SOLIDWORKS Professional?

Start designing great products with SOLIDWORKS. Buy online today or contact our team to discuss options, bundles or ask us any questions.

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More SOLIDWORKS Packages

Discover our other packages of SOLIDWORKS that offer a range of services and features based on your unique needs

Most Affordable

solidworks-standard-user-refresher

£2,544/ 12 month term

Most Comprehensive

solidworks simulation premium

£3,156/ 12 month term

A new fourth version also exists, SOLIDWORKS Design Ultimate, primarily it adds extra functionality through a series of cloud based apps.

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