Description

SolidWorks is a state-of-the-art 3D CAD software for Windows and Mac, obtained by the Mechanical Engineering Department.

The software keeps up with emerging tecnologies by providing tools for topology optimisation, additive manufacturing and reverse engineering.

How to install the software?

The licences are limited and assigned by the faculty to students of Mechanical Drawing subjects only, or of related subjects.

1. The licence is valid for one year and is assigned by the subject faculty. The IT Services are not responsible for assigning licences.

2. To download the software, you must have an account at MySolidWorks with your address@tecnico.ulisboa.pt email. You must also have 20GB available in storage space.

3. Please also consider the following requirements for installation.

Other students must use Solid Edge, since it containts the same core and works very similarly.

FAQs

• When logging into my  @tecnico.ulisboa.pt account, I receive the warning “Authentication has been blocked“. Please contact the helpdesk.
• After installing SolidWorks on a new PC, SQL warns me that another server already exists. How can I deactivate it on the previous device and use it on the new one? Please contact the helpdesk.
• Is Técnico  a SolidWorks Academic Certification Provider? No, but students can do certification exams with no cost if they pass the beginner’s exam.