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There’s a new update for the SOLIDWORKS Cloud student edition featuring enhancements just for you. For starters, it is now available as SOLIDWORKS xDesign for Students.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In addition to all the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblogs.solidworks.com\u002Fsolidworksblog\u002F2025\u002F04\u002Fwhats-new-in-solidworks-xdesign-r2025x-fd02.html?_gl=1*ydqx5u*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTc5ODI4NzY1NC4xNzQ2MDMyODc3*_ga_XQJPQWHZHH*MTc0NjAzMjg3Ny4xLjAuMTc0NjAzMjg3Ny4wLjAuMA..*_ga_TPGKGE8GTG*MTc0NjAzMjg3Ny4xLjAuMTc0NjAzMjg3Ny4wLjAuMA..\">great enhancements we added to xDesign in R2025x FD02\u003C\u002Fa>, we’ve released a few enhancements specifically for students, which are only available in SOLIDWORKS xDesign for Students!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Redesigned Landing Page \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>You’re going to love this new layout. 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You can access your data and design from any device with a web browser.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It includes the following design tools:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003Cli>      Parametric tools for part and assembly design\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>      Subdivision (Sub-D) modeling tools for modeling freeform shapes\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>      Sheet metal design tools for creating folded components\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>      Frame design tools for creating structures and weldments\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>       Mold design tools for creating the mold core and cavity\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>      2-in-1 solution for 2D drawings and Model-Based Definition (MBD)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp>Ready to check it out? 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