If you have expired Perpetual licenses of SOLIDWORKS Standard, Professional or Premium, you can now receive a 50% discount on SOLIDWORKS rental licenses over a 3 year period & a lifetime discount of 25% from year 4 onwards!

This SOLIDWORKS “Value Upgrade” is open to any expired SOLIDWORKS CAD perpetual license, regardless of age, and offers fantastic flexibility on the new licenses you select.

Every year, SOLIDWORKS introduce around 200 enhancements to the software to help improve efficiency for our customers. There are far too many to mention over the last few years, so here are just a few of our favourites at SOLIDX:

• Graphical performance
• Search by command
• Magnetic mates
• Working with mesh files
• Drawing detailing mode
• Full Flush Mitre
• Structure creator

Each year, SOLIDWORKS fine tunes and optimises the software to take advantage of the latest developments in hardware and operating systems.

Best case, as an unsupported user, you’re missing out on these performance improvements.

Worst case, you will find yourself no longer able to upgrade your systems, as your SOLIDWORKS version becomes incompatible with other platforms, leaving you stuck the past and potentially vulnerable to external threats.

There really is no substitute to running the latest SOLIDWORKS on the latest hardware. For advice on hardware click HERE

Collaboration – With SOLIDWORKS being the most widely used professional 3D CAD system on the planet, it’s highly likely that your customers or suppliers will be using it.

Running on older versions inevitably leads to compatibility issues with your supply chain who remain up to date.

What happens, when you can no longer share files with them, in their native format?  You typically end up using intermediary file formats like STEP and IGES and losing the ability to work on the files together in sync.

As an unsupported customer, you are missing out on some fantastic resources and added capabilities that are only available to customers on active maintenance, such as;

Visualize Standard

A simple to use and very powerful rendering tool.  Made available in 2017 to any license of SOLIDWORKS Professional & Premium on active maintenance – Product Page

CAM Standard

An intuitive and powerful 2.5D Milling software available to all SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD licenses on active maintenance

Are you tired of dealing with the hassle of managing your CAD data on an on-premise server?

SOLIDWORKS has now introduced an exciting game-changer, “Cloud Services”, as part of the maintenance package!

Now, any reinstated license of SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD can enjoy the power of the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform, securely storing, sharing, and controlling revisions of CAD data in the cloud.  Access your designs from anywhere, on any device connected to the internet, without compromising on security.  Say goodbye to IT and security headaches, and say hello to streamlined, efficient collaboration.  Don’t miss out on this game-changing feature that wasn’t available until now.

Re-evaluate your lapsed SOLIDWORKS maintenance and embrace the future of cloud-based CAD management!

Question – I purchased my SOLIDWORKS license from another supplier.  Can I work with SOLIDX?

A – Yes. Your perpetual license is registered to your company. You can select any UK supplier to take on the maintenance for your software.

Question – Do I have to renew in all my licenses?

A – No. Just renew and return as many as you need. You can always renew and return extra licenses at a later stage.

Question – I’m not sure of I’ve got the right level of package for my needs. What can I do?

A – You can alter your SOLIDWORKS packages when trading in. The team at SOLIDX will give you guidance on all the options.

Question – I work with other companies on different releases of the software. Can I still trade and work effectively with them

A – Yes. When you trade in a license, you have the ability to install at the latest version, as well as any earlier version, giving you control over which version you use to maintain full interoperability with your suppliers & customers.

Question – Will my current hardware support the latest release of SOLIDWORKS

A – For this, we recommend you visit the SOLIDWORKS Hardware guide HERE, or call the team @ SOLIDX and we will quickly assess your hardware suitability and advise of changes if needed.

Question – What happens after the initial discounting period is over

A – After your initial 3 year fixed discount is over, you will revert to a fixed ongoing discount of 25% for as long as you keep renewing your rental license, locking in great savings for the long term.

Question – Can I add additional licenses?

A – Yes. If you add additional licenses at the same time as you trade in your old ones, you will receive the same discount structure. If you add additional licenses at a later date, they will be purchased at the regular price.

Question – Can I cancel the rental license.

A – Yes, you can decide to cancel the rental license at the end of any fixed payment period. However, as it is a rental license, you will no longer be able to access the software and will have to access your SOLIDWORKS files through view only tools like eDrawings or other compatible packages.