Installing the 3DEXPERIENCE Add-In

The 3DEXPERIENCE add-in is a unified add-in that provides access to all the 3DEXPERIENCE services and apps that you are entitled to use based on your roles.

If you are a member of your organization's 3DEXPERIENCE platform, you can download and install additional add-in components that provide access to 3DEXPERIENCE collaboration apps, file sharing, and data management, including the 3DEXPERIENCE Marketplace services.

Prerequisites for installing the 3DEXPERIENCE add-in are:
  • 3DEXPERIENCE platform credentials. You can sign in with your SOLIDWORKS ID and password if it uses the same email address your administrator used to invite you to 3DEXPERIENCE platform.
  • A web browser.
  • The 64-bit version of the Java 11 JRE component or higher.
  • A full product installation of SOLIDWORKS 2018 SP0 or later.

To install the 3DEXPERIENCE add-in:

  1. Before you begin, exit SOLIDWORKS.
  2. Log in to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform.

    If your company has an on-premise installation, contact your administrator to get the sign in link.

  3. At the top bar of the 3DDashboard, click the Compass
  4. Under Me, click SOLIDWORKS.
  5. Follow the prompts to download and install the 3DEXPERIENCE Launcher and more add-in components.

    The add-in components available to you depend on your platform roles. They download sequentially, so keep your browser window open and watch for prompts.

  6. To use the 3DEXPERIENCE add-in for the first time:
    1. Return to the 3DDashboard in your browser.
    2. Click the Compass and click SOLIDWORKS.
    3. Log in if required.