3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS India: Top Benefits, Features & How to Buy

As more engineering teams in India shift to cloud-based workflows, the question is no longer just ‘which SOLIDWORKS package should I buy?’ — it is ‘should I buy SOLIDWORKS desktop or 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS?’. This guide explains what 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS is, its key advantages over the traditional desktop version, and how Indian companies can buy 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS through TechSavvy Engineers an authorized Dassault Systemes reseller.

Currently there are many reasons for an organization to move towards cloud-based software. If you are working from home, and the design team is working at a different location or maybe you want to work with external vendors to share your data easily. 3D EXPERIENCE from Dassault Systems is simple cloud-based software that has every feature to speed up your design process.

This blog will make your transition to cloud, easy with 3D EXPERIENCE Platform from Desktop version.

 What Is 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS

3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS (also called SOLIDWORKS Connected) is the cloud-enabled version of SOLIDWORKS design software, built on Dassault Systemes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform. Unlike traditional SOLIDWORKS Desktop, the 3DEXPERIENCE version combines the full power of SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD with cloud-based data management, real-time collaboration, and automatic updates all accessible from any device with an internet connection. 

Key 3DEXPERIENCE roles available in India include:

• 3D Creator (parametric solid modelling)
• 3D Sculptor (sub-divisional surface modelling)
• 3D Structure Creator (structural design)
• Collaborative Business Innovator (project management)
• Collaborative Industry Innovator (simulation and analysis)

3DEXPERIENCE vs Desktop Comparison

Comparison Point	SOLIDWORKS Desktop	3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS
Installation	Local install required on each PC	Cloud-based; browser + lightweight client
Data Storage	Local or shared server	Secure Dassault Systemes cloud
Collaboration	PDM required for collaboration	Built-in real-time collaboration
Software Updates	Manual update required	Automatic updates
Access from Anywhere	Only from installed machine	Any device, any location
Licensing Model	Perpetual or subscription	Subscription-based
Ideal For	Single-site engineering teams	Distributed / remote design teams

Here are the few advantages of 3D EXPERIENCE Platform

Collaborate with Team

Share files with your team and view work across projects from a single, unified platform. Team members can upload, access, and co-manage files without switching between tools, keeping everyone aligned throughout the project lifecycle.

SWYM Communities

Using SWYM (Social Web for Your Marketplace) communities, gather communication for project groups and departments through posts, media, and structured threads. SWYM keeps conversations contextual and organized — no need to rely on scattered emails or external messaging tools. Easy access to file search ensures the right document is always a few clicks away.

Platform Navigation

Navigate your full access to the platform through the Compass dashboard. Quickly jump to apps, communities, feeds, and tools based on the roles assigned to you — giving every user a tailored entry point into the platform.

6WTag & 3DSearch

Filter through information on your platform using two powerful search tools. 6WTag lets you search across six contextual dimensions — Who, What, When, Where, Why, and hoW — for precisely targeted results. 3DSearch goes further by allowing you to find 3D parts, assemblies, and documents by geometry, metadata, and attributes, so the exact model or revision you need is always findable in seconds.

Information Intelligence

Dashboards & Widgets

Easily create personalized dashboards using a drag-and-drop widget builder — no coding required. Add widgets to surface the apps, KPIs, project status cards, community feeds, and 3D viewers most relevant to your role. Dashboards work equally well for individual productivity and team-facing displays, giving everyone a customized window into the data that matters most.

Automatic Updates

When new versions are released, the application is automatically updated on the next product launch. There is no manual patching, no IT downtime, and no version fragmentation across your team — everyone always works on the same release. This greatly reduces the administration needed to stay current, freeing your IT and admin teams for higher-value work. Security patches, feature releases, and performance improvements are all delivered seamlessly in the background.

3DEXPERIENCE — Cloud-Based Design

3DEXPERIENCE helps you easily create and share designs on the cloud, allowing your development team to provide feedback through every stage of the product development lifecycle. Reviewers don’t need a local installation — just a browser and access credentials.

A rich group of apps is available for all types of design work, with access tailored to your role on the platform. A few example roles include:

• 3D Creator — Concept and surface design
• 3D Sculptor — Organic and freeform 3D modeling
• 3D Structure Creator — Structural and architectural design
• Systems Engineer — Systems modeling and integration
• Simulation Analyst — Performance and behavior analysis

Cloud Data Management

Revision Control

Revision tracking is fully automated — every save creates a new version, so you can roll back to any prior state of a part, assembly, or drawing at any point in the project. Working on the most recent files is the default, and the full version history is always browsable through an intuitive timeline view.

Smart Search

Searching is fast and intelligent. The platform surfaces the latest revision by default while keeping the complete history accessible. Find parts, assemblies, and documents instantly without manually tracking file names or folder structures.

Secure & Shared

Data is stored safely and securely in the cloud with role-based access controls. Share specific files or entire project vaults with internal teams or external partners without losing governance or version control. Your data stays protected while remaining fully collaborative.

Watch the video to learn more about 3D EXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS.

Summary: Above are the few benefits of 3D EXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS with which you can decide whether to buy 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS or SOLIDWORKS Desktop version.