System Requirement
SOLIDWORKS
SOLIDWORKS Products for Windows
Hardware
SOLIDWORKS 2024 | SOLIDWORKS 2025 | SOLIDWORKS 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | Intel 64 or AMD64 | ||
RAM | 16 GB (32 GB recommended) PDM Contributor/Viewer or Electrical Schematic: 8 GB (16 GB recommended) | ||
Graphics/ GPU | NVIDIA Quadro series, RTX Professional series and AMD Radeon Pro series | ||
Drives | SSD Drives recommended for optimal performance | ||
Hypervisors (Virtual Environments)
SOLIDWORKS 2024 | SOLIDWORKS 2025 | SOLIDWORKS 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|
VMware vSphere ESXi | 8.0.1 U1 | 8.0.3 U3 | 8.0.3 U3g |
VMware Workstation | 17.0.2 | 17.6.0 | 17.6.4 |
Microsoft Hyper-V | 2022 | 2022 | To be announced |
Citrix XenServer | To be announced | To be announced | To be announced |
Operating Systems
SOLIDWORKS 2024
SOLIDWORKS 2025
SOLIDWORKS 2026
Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft Office
SOLIDWORKS 2024
SOLIDWORKS 2025
SOLIDWORKS 2026
(End of Life: SW 2026)
2021
2021
2024 (SW2025 SP3)
2024
Microsoft Products Support Lifecycle
Microsoft/Apple Products Support Lifecycle (SOLIDWORKS 2024 - 2026)
Product
Start of Support
End of Support
SW 2022 SP2
Active
SW 2015 SP5
SW 2025 SP5
SW 2025 SP3
Active
SW 2022 SP4
SW 2028 SP5
SW 2019 SP3
SW 2025 SP5
SW 2026 SP0
Active
SW 2023 SP2
Active
SW 2020 SP0
SW 2026 SP5
SW 2018 SP0
SW 2024 SP5
SW 2025 SP3
Active
SW 2022 SP2
SW 2026 SP5
eDrawings 2026
eDrawings 2028
eDrawings 2025
eDrawings 2027
eDrawings 2024
eDrawings 2026
eDrawings 2023
eDrawings 2025
eDrawings 2022
eDrawings 2024
Microsoft/Apple Products Support Lifecycle (SOLIDWORKS 2023 and older) Here
Product
Start of Support
End of Support
SW 2014 SP1
SW 2018 SP5
SW 2010 SP1
SW 2020 SP5
SW 2010 SP1
SW 2014 SP5
SW 2008 SP3.1
SW 2013 SP5
SW 2008 SP0
SW 2013 SP5
SW 2006 SP4
SW 2012 SP5
SW 2001Plus SP0
SW 2013 SP5
SW 2017 SP2
SW 2023 SP5
SW 2014 SP3
SW 2019 SP5
SW 2014 SP0
SW 2018 SP5
SW 2009
SW 2017 SP5
SW 2008
SW 2014 SP5
SW 2017 SP0
SW 2023 SP5
SW 2015 SP0
SW 2021 SP5
SW 2013 SP2
SW 2019 SP5
SW 2010 SP4
SW 2017 SP5
SW 2014 SP3
Ended
SW 2013 SP0
SW 2016 SP5
SW 2011 SP4
SW 2015 SP5
SW 2009 SP5
SW 2014 SP5
SW 2019 SP2
SW 2023 SP5
SW 2016 SP3
SW 2023 SP5
SW 2013 SP4
SW 2020 SP5
SW 2010 SP5
SW 2018 SP5
SW 2008 SP1
SW 2014 SP5
eDrawings 2021
eDrawings 2023
eDrawings 2020
eDrawings 2022
eDrawings 2019
eDrawings 2021
eDrawings 2019
eDrawings 2020
eDrawings 2017
eDrawings 2019
eDrawings 2017
eDrawings 2018
eDrawings 2015
eDrawings 2018
Notes:
- End Of Support (EOS) corresponds to the last SOLIDWORKS release where a Microsoft product is supported (This is synchronized with the Microsoft Mainstream Support End Date). SOLIDWORKS releases after the EOS are not supported for the said Microsoft product or macOS version.
- SOLIDWORKS Product Support Lifecycle defines the End Of Support for SOLIDWORKS versions.
- SOLIDWORKS recommends using the latest Microsoft update of Windows and Office.
- SOLIDWORKS supports each Windows 10 and Windows 11 release for applicable SOLIDWORKS releases as long as it is still covered by both the SOLIDWORKS Product Support Lifecycle and Microsoft Windows Lifecycle Fact Sheet.
- SOLIDWORKS recommends using a Windows Server operating system for all SOLIDWORKS server-based products. Refer to the Microsoft Windows Server documentation to select the Windows Server edition that meets your needs.
- Windows Home Editions and Windows To Go are not supported.
- Apple Mac machines running Windows using Boot Camp are not supported.
- SOLIDWORKS 2018 on Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 requires the Microsoft April 2014 update
- It is not recommended to install any instances of other applications on the SOLIDWORKS PDM Archive or Database Server. For PDM Professional, it is recommended the Archive and Database servers are two separate, dedicated machines.
- SOLIDWORKS does not test or certify VPN (Virtual Private Network) solutions but provides best-effort support. Users may be directed to work directly with their VPN provider to resolve issues on a case-by-case basis.
- Beginning with SOLIDWORKS 2020, DVD distribution media will only be provided on request. Please contact us if you require a copy.
DraftSight
DraftSight Products for Windows
Windows® Operating Systems
SUPPORTS: Available for Professional and Premium versions
DraftSight 2026
Hardware
Minimum
Recommended
5 GB free hard disk on SSD, depending on accessory applications installed
8GB
16GB
Intel® Core™ i3 processor (6th generation) or AMD®
Ryzen™ 3 processor (2nd generation)
Intel Core i5, i7 or i9 processor (8th generation or newer) or AMD® Ryzen™5/7/9 processor (2nd generation or newer) or better - ARM Processors are not supported.
Monitor (1280 x 768 pixels) with True Color(100% DPI scaling
Full HD monitor (1920 x 1080 pixels) or with True Color
3D Graphics accelerator card with 1 GB GPU memory and DirectX 9 compliant (OpenGL version 2.0 or better)
3D Graphics accelerator card with 1 GB or 2 GB GPU memory and DirectX 12 compliant (OpenGL version 4.3 or better | Nvidia – GeForce 700/800/900 series, GeForce RTX 20/30/40 series, GeForce GTX 16 series, GeForce MX 300/400/500 series or ATI)
Network License Manager Compatibility
For DraftSight 2026 Enterprise, Enterprise Plus, and Mechanical
SolidNetWork License Manager
Supports (SNL)
No
Yes
Dassault Systèmes License Server
Supports (DSLS)
No
Yes
Dassault Systèmes License Server
Supports (O/S)
Windows Server 2022
Windows Server 2025
Windows Server 2022
Windows Server 2025
A minimum of 2 GB of RAM is required, 4 GB of RAM is recommended for a standalone server, and 8 GB for failover.
Note: DraftSight supports Managed DSLS and DSLS on-premise.