What is SolidWorks?
SolidWorks is an industry standard computer-aided design and computer-aided engineering solid modeling application developed by Dassault Systèmes.
How do I obtain SolidWorks?
If you are enrolled in a class or Independent Study that requires SolidWorks, and you haven't been provided with instructions, please contact help@pratt.duke.edu.
The SolidWorks Education Edition license is for educational purposes only. Our SolidWorks license is only available to members of the Pratt School of Engineering community.
Can I access SolidWorks from a Mac?
We are currently recommending that MAC users install SolidWorks on a VCM virtual machine, and access it through Microsoft Remote Desktop. Although Intel Macs supported Boot Camp, and could run SolidWorks on a Windows partition, Macs with Apple processors do not support this feature.
How do I install SolidWorks?
Please contact your instructor or the Pratt IT help desk for directions.