Getting started
Start here before your first part: the Windows computer SOLIDWORKS needs, your options on a Mac, the shortcuts worth learning first and what the CSWA exam asks of you. I'd match a new PC against the graphics certification list before ordering it.
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Getting started
Choosing a computer for SOLIDWORKS: processor, RAM, graphics and storage
Start with a supported Windows configuration, 32 GB of RAM and an SSD. Compare rebuild, graphics and study results for the work the computer must do.
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Getting started
Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA): exam and prep
CSWA Design exam rules, included-attempt routes and preparation through model changes, materials, units and assemblies, with the current online exam-start procedure.
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Getting started
SOLIDWORKS keyboard shortcuts: defaults and custom keys
The useful SOLIDWORKS Design 2026 keys in modeling order, plus selection-filter fixes, the S bar, conflict-aware customization and a printable list from your own installation.
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Getting started
Can SOLIDWORKS run on a Mac? What the system requirements allow
SOLIDWORKS Design needs Windows. Start with the Mac's chip, match the requirements to the desktop release, and choose between native model editing, file review and browser-based design.
