We are often asked if it is possible to run SOLIDWORKS on a Mac computer – the answer is YES you can! Watch our video summary to find out how.
Interested in SOLIDWORKS? We can set up SOLIDWORKS on your Apple Mac. For more information, call us on 90, or visit http://bit.ly/swamac. 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. SolidWorks eDrawings 2011 for Mac. Known issues: Password-protected dxf/dwg files are not supported. The Search command in the Help does not work. SolidWorks drawings. Perspective views created in SolidWorks drawings are not shaded in the eDrawings Viewer. EDrawings Measure. Measure is disabled for non-draft quality broken views.
We know quite a few users running SOLIDWORKS successfully on a Mac, and SOLIDWORKS recently updated their system requirements to include virtualisation such as parallels. However, the limit of this support is that although it will install, it may not run well as Macs rarely have supported graphics cards.
We therefore would NOT recommend this setup above a Windows based professional workstation.
Although SOLIDWORKS will run on OS X there are some major considerations to be aware of. SOLIDWORKS cannot run directly on macOS, so first you will need to install Windows on your Mac using an application such as Boot Camp or Parallels. There are other considerations such as graphics performance and the applications you are using SOLIDWORKS for. Watch the video above for a guide to this, alternatively, visit the original Solid Solutions article here.
Other SOLIDWORKS Applications for Mac
SOLIDWORKS do develop several other applications that are available for macOS and iOS. This includes eDrawings Viewer for macOS, as well as eDrawings and eDrawings Professional for iOS. DraftSight is also available for macOS as a beta version.
If you’re currently using SOLIDWORKS and considering a move to Apple hardware, or if you’re currently an Apple user and are considering SOLIDWORKS, we suggest contacting your local reseller (UK and Ireland) to discuss the pros and cons of using SOLIDWORKS on mac OS before making any final decisions.
Learn more about hardware and system requirements. Find your local educational reseller here.
Solid Solutions Management Ltd was founded in 1998, originally as a SOLIDWORKS training and support provider. Now a Group with over 20 offices across the UK and Ireland, Solid Solutions is not only the leading SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD reseller in both regions, it also offers expert professional design solutions and consultancy services to more than 15,000+ customers. With over 200 employees and the largest SOLIDWORKS technical team in the world, Solid Solutions is focused on growth and on its customers’ development and success.
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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.
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Students can also find this information by using the Service Desk’s basic search for the term “Solidworks”.
Frequently Asked Questions
My SEK installation is not working correctly
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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.
Can I run SolidWorks on my Mac or Linux PC?
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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.
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How can I get access to SolidWorks if I cannot install it on my computer?
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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. You can find more information on this through the public service portal by searching for 'Windows Virtual Desktop'
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