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What is SOLIDWORKS?

SOLIDWORKS, a flagship solution by Dassault Systèmes, is the definitive 3D CAD and product development platform that has powered innovation for over 30 years. It equips engineers, manufacturers, and designers with an end-to-end suite for modeling, simulation, product lifecycle management, and digital manufacturing. With SOLIDWORKS 2026, the platform evolves even further through cutting-edge AI-driven features like selective model loading, fastener recognition, and the AURA AI design assistant, helping users work smarter and faster. Integrated natively with the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, SOLIDWORKS enables seamless collaboration between teams, secure cloud data access, and real-time project synchronization. Engineers can now automate repetitive workflows, improve design accuracy, and simulate complex assemblies directly in one environment. Its expanded capabilities in 3D rendering, documentation, and additive manufacturing bridge the gap between design intent and production execution. A robust ecosystem of partners, extensions, and training resources supports users across industries—from aerospace and automotive to consumer goods and energy. SOLIDWORKS also offers tailored programs for students, startups, and makers, ensuring accessible innovation at every level. With millions of active users and a thriving global community, it remains the go-to platform for turning concepts into real-world solutions. SOLIDWORKS 2026 reaffirms its commitment to design excellence—combining intelligence, precision, and collaboration for the next generation of product innovation.

What is RayViz?

RayViz, developed by Lambda Research Corporation, serves as an add-in for SOLIDWORKS, allowing users to effortlessly integrate and preserve optical properties directly within the CAD environment of SOLIDWORKS. This functionality empowers users to assign optical characteristics from the TracePro property database, thus embedding these attributes into the SOLIDWORKS model. With the ability to define light sources and perform ray tracing within SOLIDWORKS, users can effectively visualize light rays and their paths, facilitating the examination of beam trajectories, identification of vignetting from mechanical components, and detection of light leaks in light guides. Furthermore, RayViz includes extensive catalogs of LED sources and options for Gaussian and Lambertian beam profiles. One significant advantage of utilizing RayViz is its capability to save SOLIDWORKS models in the TracePro file format, which opens the door for comprehensive optical analysis within TracePro. Additionally, any modifications to the SOLIDWORKS model can be easily updated using the "update from RayViz" feature in TracePro, further enhancing workflow efficiency. As a result, this integration not only simplifies the design process for optical engineers but also brings together essential tools into a cohesive platform, ultimately fostering innovation in optical design. This comprehensive approach ensures that engineers can focus on optimizing their designs without being bogged down by cumbersome processes.

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Media

Integrations Supported

Alibre Atom3D
Artec Studio
CAD&BIM Free Viewer
CAMWorks
Cut3D
HSMWorks
Infor CPQ
MRPeasy
Makersite
Meshmatic
ONGAA CAM
Poliigon
ProNest 2021
SOLIDWORKS
SimLab CAD Viewer
SolidView
ThinkDesign
Virtofy
Vistapoint
iRender

Integrations Supported

Alibre Atom3D
Artec Studio
CAD&BIM Free Viewer
CAMWorks
Cut3D
HSMWorks
Infor CPQ
MRPeasy
Makersite
Meshmatic
ONGAA CAM
Poliigon
ProNest 2021
SOLIDWORKS
SimLab CAD Viewer
SolidView
ThinkDesign
Virtofy
Vistapoint
iRender

API Availability

Has API

API Availability

Has API

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided.
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided.
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Company Facts

Organization Name

Dassault Systèmes

Date Founded

1981

Company Location

France

Company Website

www.solidworks.com

Company Facts

Organization Name

Lambda Research Corporation

Date Founded

1992

Company Location

United States

Company Website

lambdares.com/rayviz

Categories and Features

3D Modeling

2D Drawing
Animation
Annotations
Bill of Materials
Character Modeling
Collaboration Tools
Component Library
Data Import / Export
For 3D Printing
For Architects
For Manufacturers
Reference Management
Simulation

Architecture

2D Drawing
3D Modeling
BIM Modeling
Bills of material
Building Information Modeling
Client Management
Contact Management
Contract Management
Document Management
Drafting
Manufacturing Design Data
Presentation Tools
Project Management
Proposal Management
Quotes/Proposals
Visualization / Presentation

CAD

2 1/2-Axis Milling
2D Drawing
3-Axis Milling
3D Modeling
4-Axis Milling
5-Axis Milling
Civil
Collaboration
Database Connectivity
Design Analysis
Design Export
Document Management
Electrical
Hole Making
Mechanical
Mechatronics
Presentation Tools
Simulate Cycles
Spiral Output
Structural Engineering
Toolpath Simulation
User Defined Cycles

Engineering

2D Drawing
3D Modeling
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Collaboration
Design Analysis
Design Export
Document Management
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics
Presentation Tools
Structural Engineering

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