I'm not sure of all the details, but it looks like Solid Works is allowing a personal version of their software to be used for free as long as it's not for commercial use.
Free personal addition of Solid Works
Apr 12, 2006
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It looks like you have to renew every 90 days. Great stuff Maynard!
Changing tack a little............
I spent 20 minutes googling today to try and find a price on a single licence commercial Solidworks package without any luck. Anyone bought it lately? I just need a ballpark price to submit for next years budget........
We don't need piping or other extras, just the basic 3D model --> flat drawing package.
thanks rob
It's about $4,000. Add about another grand if you want the sorry "free" upgrades.
Cheers Dave, gotta love those upgrade fees.
rob
In my opinion, a somewhat lame response to Alibre's free Design Xpress.
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A place I know of just spent $5500 a seat for the basic package.
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