Updates, Support and Exclusive Benefits
SOLIDWORKS Subscription
Get the most from your tools and the best from your designers with a SOLIDWORKS subscription package that is designed to help you succeed. Our subscription service provides you with access to expert technical support, software updates, masterclass webcasts, development events, exclusive productivity tools and more!
Click to get a quote for your chosen package, or give us a call on 01926 333777 to discuss your options and we'll help find the package that's right for you.
Key Subscription Benefits
Software
Stay up to date with the latest software including extra tools for visualisation, data management, manufacturing, exclusive Solid Solutions productivity tools, and a full-access licence to our Digital Experience Platform (DXP).
Development
Learn new skills from masterclass webinars, our skilled onboarding team, and in-person events, while accessing exclusive resources and training course recap material.
Support
Gain access to the most qualified SOLIDWORKS support team in the world via phone, email, and our online portal to avoid delays and get reliable solutions quickly.
Discounts
Choose the enhanced subscription package to access discounts to services including classroom training, consultancy, development sessions, recruitment, and 3D printing services.
Discover our Enhanced Subscription
Our enhanced subscription expands on our core offering with additional benefits including discounts on training and hardware, exclusive videos and webinars, a professional SOLIDQ licence, technical review sessions and SOLIDWORKS certification workshops.
What's Included in a SOLIDWORKS Subscription?
Explore the features of SOLIDWORKS subscription packages below. Discover the discounts, services and software available with enhanced subscription.
Subscription Benefit
Included
Enhanced
Gain access to the most qualified SOLIDWORKS support team in the world via phone, email and online.
Our experienced team of certified Applications Engineers and consultants are on call every weekday between 8 AM and 5:30 PM to help you resolve any issues you may have with SOLIDWORKS.
A rapid pick-up time means you'll be taking to an expert within seconds.
Access the latest versions of software and stay up-to-date with new features and capabilities.
The SOLIDWORKS Cloud Services provide tools for revisioning, share & markup, cloud data management and more. These applications provide a brilliant introduction to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform through seamless integration within the SOLIDWORKS interface.
Create 2.5 axis toolpaths quickly from SOLIDWORKS files with SOLIDWORKS CAM. This fully-integrated software is a great fit for those wanting to automate the manufacturing process to reduce the time to production and enhance their product quality.
SOLIDWORKS CAM is included with all licenses of SOLIDWORKS Standard, Professional, and Premium on subscription.
SOLIDWORKS Visualize enables you to promote your digital sales and display your products at their best by creating professional photo-quality images, animations, and other 3D content in the fastest and easiest way possible.
*SOLIDWORKS Visualize Standard is available for subscription customers with licences of SOLIDWORKS Professional and Premium.
Certify your SOLIDWORKS skills with official, CPD-accredited certification exams.
Every license of SOLIDWORKS on subscription comes with complementary exam vouchers so you can get certified.
Attend our exclusive customer events to develop your professional network and enhance your skills and productivity.
Progress your professional development with our CPD-accredited SOLIDWORKS training courses.
Exclusive offers on 3D printers, consumables and other manufacturing hardware purchased from Solid Print3D.
Access exclusive discounts on Dell CAD workstations for SOLIDWORKS with Enhanced Subscription.
Save on our Customer Development Services, improve your techniques and processes with expert guidance.
Exclusive offers on batch production and 3D-printing services purchased from 3DPRINTUK.
Validate product performance with exclusive offers on our professional simulation consultancy services.
Maximise your productivity with SOLIDQ, a powerful task queuing software designed specifically for SOLIDWORKS by Solid Solutions.
SOLIDQ automates batch tasks allowing you to offload tedious and repetitive tasks, reducing costly mistakes.
Tickets raised by customers with Enhanced Subscription move straight to the front of the queue.
Our engineers will help you plan your upgrade and ensure a smooth transition to the latest release without disruption.
For every training course you attend you will unlock exclusive online refreshers with interactive content. This is available for our 16 most popular training courses, all featured on our Silver Training Passport scheme.
We often get asked to help our customers assess the SOLIDWORKS competency of their employees or potential recruits.
Our online skills assessment tool is available to customers with enhanced subscription to facilitate personal and professional development.
Gain expert guidance for developing your skills in preparation for the SOLIDWORKS certification exams.
Join our exclusive events at our premises every few months for tailored advice to increase your chances of success in the exams.
Independently evaluate the efficiency of your design team and a receive a detailed analysis with guidance for improvement.
Our Customer Development team are available to deliver a Technical Review session to evaluate your CAD usage and investigate any issues you are experiencing.
When exploring the list of benefits below keep an eye out for enhanced subscriptions benefits marked by a gold border.
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Software Benefits
SOLIDQ Professional
Maximise your productivity with powerful task queuing software designed specifically for SOLIDWORKS.
SOLIDQ is a product developed in-house by Solid Solutions.
SOLIDQ automates batch tasks allowing you to offload tedious and repetitive tasks reducing costly mistakes.
To take advantage of this product, request your product code via this form.
Annual Software Upgrades
Access the latest versions of software and stay up-to-date with new features and capabilities.
Not a subscriber? Enquire via the form below so you can download the latest versions of powerful CAD software.
Click here to discover What's New in the latest release of SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD.
SOLIDWORKS Cloud Services
Unlock powerful collaboration, markup, revision and data management tools for SOLIDWORKS.
The SOLIDWORKS Cloud Services provide tools for revisioning, share & markup, cloud data management and more. These applications provide a brilliant introduction to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform through seamless integration within the SOLIDWORKS interface.
Access formal CAD data management and open the door to powerful tools for advanced simulation, freeform modelling, marketing, and much more on the wider 3DEXPERIENCE platform.
SOLIDWORKS Visualize
Create breath-taking product renders with the powerful rendering capabilities of SOLIDWORKS Visualize Standard.
SOLIDWORKS Visualize enables you to promote your digital sales and display your products at their best by creating professional photo-quality images, animations, and other 3D content in the fastest and easiest way possible.
SOLIDWORKS Visualize Standard is available for subscription customers with licences of SOLIDWORKS Professional and Premium, granting access to a library of realistic materials and environments for rendering high quality product images.
SOLIDWORKS CAM
SOLIDWORKS CAM Standard is available to all users with an active subscription to streamline manufacturing processes.
Create 2.5 axis toolpaths quickly from SOLIDWORKS files with SOLIDWORKS CAM. This fully-integrated software is a great fit for those wanting to automate the manufacturing process to reduce the time to production and enhance their product quality.
SOLIDWORKS CAM is included with all licenses of SOLIDWORKS Standard, Professional, and Premium on subscription.
DXP Access
Our professional development platform helps engineering teams learn, solve problems & enhance their skills.
The DXP provides engineering teams with:
- Structured learning pathways for continuous growth
- Expert-led, bite-sized content available to watch on demand
- Practical tips and real-world examples to solve project challenges faster
- Standardised best practices

Training & Development
Free Customer Care Session
Independently evaluate the efficiency of your design team and a receive a detailed analysis with guidance for improvement
Our Customer Development team are available to deliver a Customer Care Session to evaluate your CAD usage and investigate any issues you are experiencing.
To book your Technical Review, please speak to your account manager or request a call via this form.
Online Skills Assessment
Assess your SOLIDWORKS competence or evaluate potential recruits before they start with our online tool.
We often get asked to help our customers assess the SOLIDWORKS competence of their employees or potential recruits.
Our online skills assessment tool is available to customers with enhanced subscription to facilitate personal and professional development.
Online Recap Content
Access exclusive online refreshers with interactive content for any Silver Passport course that you've attended.
To view recap material, log into your MySolidSolutions account and select My Training Courses from the menu.
Certification Workshops
Gain expert guidance to develop your skills to prepare for the SOLIDWORKS certification exams.
Demonstrate your competence with SOLIDWORKS certifications.
Join our exclusive events at our premises every few months for expert guidance to increase your chances of success in the exams.
Fill in this form to take advantage of the next available certification event.
Certification Scheme
Obtain free vouchers for the official SOLIDWORKS certification exams with an active SOLIDWORKS subscription.
Certify your SOLIDWORKS skills with official, CPD-accredited certification exams.
Every license of SOLIDWORKS on subscription comes with complementary exam vouchers so you can get certified.
In-Person Development Events
Attend exclusive events to develop your professional network and enhance your skills and productivity.

World Class Support
Priority Support Ticket Handling
Tickets raised by customers with Enhanced Subscription move straight to the front of the queue.
Our support desk will recognise that you hold an enhanced subscription and will prioritise the processing of your request.
Please log your support issue as usual, and we will take care of the rest.
Upgrade Assistance
Our engineers will help you plan your SOLIDWORKS upgrade and ensure a smooth transition to the latest release.
Please raise your request via the support desk. Give us a call, drop us an email, or log a ticket via the online support portal!
We can then discuss your requirements and help you plan your upgrade.
Rapid Telephone Support
Gain access to the most qualified SOLIDWORKS support team in the world via phone, email and online.
Our experienced team of certified Applications Engineers and consultants are on call every weekday between 8AM and 5:30PM to help you resolve any issues you may have with SOLIDWORKS.
A rapid pick-up time means you'll be taking to an expert within seconds.
Exclusive Onboarding Resources
Get started using SOLIDWORKS with structured resources and expert guidance for new users.
Our Onboarding team will help you get the most from your software.
Take advantage of their knowledge, self-help resources, and live sessions to ensure you are maximising your productivity.

Exclusive Discounts
10% off Development Services
Save on our Customer Development Services, improve your techniques and processes with expert guidance.
Save 5% on Dell Workstations
Access exclusive discounts on Dell CAD workstations for SOLIDWORKS with Enhanced Subscription.
5% off Solid Print3D Hardware
Exclusive offers on 3D printers, consumables & other manufacturing hardware purchased from Solid Print3D.
10% off Simulation Consultancy
Validate product performance with exclusive offers on our professional simulation consultancy services.
10% off 3DPRINTUK Services
Exclusive offers on batch production and 3D-printing services purchased from 3DPRINTUK.
Save 5% on Training Courses
Progress your professional development with our CPD-accredited SOLIDWORKS training courses.
Frequently Asked Questions
While you can install and use your SOLIDWORKS license without a subscription, it is highly recommended for SOLIDWORKS users to maintain an active subscription to access the latest updates and expert Technical Support.
Our subscription packages also come with additional software, such as SOLIDWORKS Visualize and SOLIDWORKS CAM, along with the many other benefits listed on this page.
It's important to note that, without an active subscription, access to those additional benefits and the additional software will be lost.
If your subscription has recently lapsed, or you are looking to renew your subscription, get in touch with us as soon as possible to ensure you retain access and remain supported.
SOLIDWORKS subscriptions can vary in cost between packages and businesses. Each purchased license of SOLIDWORKS can be supported by their own individual subscription.
Give us a call on 01926 333 777 to receive an accurate quote in minutes, or get in touch via the form.
Our SOLIDWORKS subscription packages grant access to additional software to aid your design process.
By choosing Solid Solutions, you can gain access to:
- SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD
- SOLIDWORKS Cloud Services
- SOLIDWORKS CAM
- SOLIDWORKS Visualize Standard*
- SOLIDQ EXCLUSIVE
*Provided with licences of SOLIDWORKS Professional on active subscription.
Our SOLIDWORKS subscription packages come with exclusive discounts on a range of our professional services to help you streamline your design process.
By choosing Solid Solutions, you can gain access to offerings across the TriMech Group:
- SOLIDWORKS Certification Scheme
- SOLIDWORKS Training Course DiscountsSave 5%
- Expert Technical Support
- Recruitment ListingsFREE
- DELL CAD Workstations DiscountsSave 5%
- Consultancy from TriMech Simulation SolutionsSave 10%
- Low-volume Batch Production with 3DPRINTUKSave 10%
- Customer Development ServicesSave 10%
- SolidPrint3D DiscountsSave 5%
- Design Process Evaluations Save 10%
- SOLIDWORKS Upgrade AssistanceSave 10%
- Certification WorkshopsEXCLUSIVE
- Online Skills Assessment ToolEXCLUSIVE
- Free Customer Care Session
- Online Training Course Recap ContentEXCLUSIVE
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