Solidworks 2023 system requirements are crucial to successful and enjoyable design integrity. Please consider the following criteria.
Operating Systems
- Windows 10, 64-bit or Windows 11, 64-bit
Microsoft SQL and Office
- SQL 2019 CU4 required
- MS Office 2021
Hardware and Hypervisors
| Processor | 64-bit; Intel or AMD |
| RAM | 16 GB or more PDM Contributor/Viewer or Electrical Schematic: 8 GB or more |
| Graphics | Certified cards and drivers |
| Drives | SSD drives recommended for optimal performance |
Antivirus Products
- Use a trusted antivirus product.
- Keep your antivirus product updated to the latest version.
- Stay updated with the latest antivirus definition/signature file (This defines the known current vulnerabilities and exemptions).
- Consider creating exemptions for SOLIDWORKS file types and folder locations to improve SOLIDWORKS file based runtime performance such as File Open/Save/Save As and PDM Vault Checkin/Checkout.
- If you encounter install or runtime errors or warnings from your antivirus product, first check the SOLIDWORKS Knowledge Base for known issues or contact your SOLIDWORKS reseller.
SOLIDWORKS 2023
Get an overview of the powerful new features created to help you improve productivity by working smarter, faster, and together with industry-leading product development tools.
Enhance your 3D CAD capabilities by connecting your design processes to the 3DEXPERIENCE® platform for access to powerful tools across the entire product development lifecycle, including data management, collaboration, advanced simulation, manufacturing, and production.