- SolidWorks CAN INDEED exist in a Mac world! Don't take no for an answer; and don't expect the SolidWorks tech support guys to be 'open-minded' and helpful. When this topic is presented to them, +SW Tech Supp+ is resolute in their position that this shouldn't be done. Grrrr :-O Right.
- Want to learn how-to run Windows®-specific CAD (computer-aided design) software on your Mac®? Don’t fret—you absolutely can! SolidWorks® is a widely used 3D design software that runs very well using Parallels Desktop for Mac.
- EDrawings Viewer is the only CAD viewer for Mac which delivers a premier 3D viewing experience for non CAD professionals. EDrawings Viewer enables anyone to quickly and easily view, print and review native eDrawings and SOLIDWORKS files in addition to AutoCAD DWG and DXF files. EDrawings is an email-enabled communication tool that dramatically eases the sharing of product design information.
- Downloading and installing SOLIDWORKS Premium 2019 for free. These are the steps that the user has to follow if they want to download and install SOLIDWORKS Premium 2019 for free: The user will have to search for a free download of the software online and then select the link that corresponds to a download of the student edition of the software.
Step by Step Guide to Download SolidWorks 2019 Student Version (Education Edition) There are the few simple steps one can simply follow to get a student version of SolidWorks Download. Moreover, this version is available as SolidWorks for Mac and Windows both.
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For COE Students
Students in the College of Engineering can download the SolidWorks Student Engineering Kit (SEK) for their personal PC or laptop.
Please connect to the VPN, then log in with your COE (not NUnet) username and password on this page for instructions and to get your activation code.
You must use the Northeastern University VPN to view the web form if you are off-campus.
For Northeastern Students from Colleges other than COE
Northeastern students outside of COE can now obtain SolidWorks SEK through the ITS Help Desk.
Students should follow a three-step process to obtain directions:
- Go to this link to get to the initial instructions page
- Log into the ITS Knowledge Base with myNortheastern credentials
- Return to this link to get licensing info and further instructions.
Students can also find this information by using the Service Desk’s basic search for the term “Solidworks”.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Download Solidworks On Mac Os
My SEK installation is not working correctly
Make sure that you have followed the instructions provided carefully.
Also note that if you have previously installed an SEK on your computer, the old installation must be completely removed before attempting the new installation to avoid conflicts.
If you are a COE student still having issues, send email to [email protected] with screenshots of any errors you see and your availability for a troubleshooting session (typically conducted via Teams).
If you are not a COE student, and are still having issues, send email to [email protected] with as much detail as possible, and one of the ITS Help Desk staff will do their best to assist you.
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Can I run SolidWorks on my Mac or Linux PC?
SolidWorks runs on Windows only (not Mac or Linux), sorry.
To install the SolidWorks SEK locally on your own Mac or Linux computer, you can get VMware Fusion for Mac, or VMware Workstation for Linux, for free through the MyNortheastern Portal -- it will allow you to run Windows in a virtual machine on your Mac or Linux PC. Then you can install SolidWorks in your virtual machine as described above.
How can I get access to SolidWorks if I cannot install it on my computer?
COE students can use the COE VLAB to run SolidWorks from any computer or tablet. Please see the COE VLAB page for instructions.
ITS also provides SolidWorks through their Windows Virtual Desktop (VDI) environment. For non-COE students who cannot install on their own computer, this is likely the best choice. Download macos unlocker for vmware. You can find more information on this through the public service portal by searching for 'Windows Virtual Desktop'
Retrieved from 'https://help.coe.neu.edu/coehelp/index.php/SolidWorks_Student_Installation_Procedures'
I have a maccbook pro 13' retina, I run the CATIA V5R21 student edition on bootcamp windows 8.1 and the rmbp is powerful enough and it runs smoothly, the only trouble you will find is that CATIA is not available for windows 8, therefore there is no support if you find any errors. Nevertheless I haven't had any problems so with that so far. The only real problem I had is that windows has some troubles adjusting the resolution for the retina display and the menus appear very small for some progrmas but adjusting the resolution to something no retinish works.
Oct 1, 2014 1:31 AM