General Workflow

This topic describes the general workflow of using Design with SOLIDWORKS.

Before you begin: You must have the role of Collaborative Designer for SOLIDWORKS.
  1. To install Design with SOLIDWORKS, click Design with SOLIDWORKS from the Compass.
  2. To start SOLIDWORKS, click Design with SOLIDWORKS from the Compass. The MySession widget is loaded in the side panel.
  3. From the My Work folder, open the file to view its structure in MySesion. See Opening Data in 3DEXPERIENCE.
  4. Save the files in the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. See Saving Data in 3DEXPERIENCE.
  5. Lock the file to make any modifications. See Locking or Unlocking Data.
  6. Save the modifications and unlock the files. See Locking or Unlocking Data.