SolidWorks is free for 90 days

[winkosmosis]

They're calling it their Engineering Stimulus Package

http://solidworks.com/esp

I've been learning it-- pretty easy to use, especially once you do a tutorial.

Tire/wheel I made:

 

[AIbandit]

What version is it?

 

[winkosmosis]

The current version

Edit: You mean the package? Not sure. It says student edition but I don't know if that means it has less features

 

[wolfpackjeeper]

you can always crack it...


I have Solidworks 9 Pro.

 

[stewie]

a little confused here. does it mean that you can use it free for 90 days, or do you have 90 days to download a free copy/version? i didnt see too much on their site about it

EDIT: never mind. i found the faq page. good thing i dont go snake hunting. the program is good only for 90 days

 

[wolfpackjeeper]

90 day trial, it will work for that long then shut itself off until you enter a product registration key or some such thing

 

[FlexdXJ]

Sweet! Got it downloading right now. I needed a CAD program to play around with. Don't have the extra cash for the Pro/ENGINEER student version.

 

[ChiXJeff]

you can always crack it...


I have Solidworks 9 Pro.

*NO* discussion of cracking, or software piracy here. Period.

 

[AIbandit]

Can you use the files you make on the premium versions... If I made something at home on this could I bring the file into work and use it?

 

[wolfpackjeeper]

yes, save it as the same file type (.prt/ect) and you will be fine.

 

[FlexdXJ]

Well SolidWorks had me all pi$$ed off the first couple days but now that I am learning where all the commands are it ain't too shabby. I still prefer Pro/E but its not bad.