{"id":16697,"date":"2023-12-20T10:12:17","date_gmt":"2023-12-20T15:12:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/teacher\/?p=16697"},"modified":"2023-12-20T10:35:02","modified_gmt":"2023-12-20T15:35:02","slug":"free-student-software-in-engineering-simulation-math-design","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/teacher\/2023\/12\/free-student-software-in-engineering-simulation-math-design.html","title":{"rendered":"Free Student Software in Engineering, Simulation, Math &#038; Design"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3ds.com\/\">Dassault Systemes<\/a> family, we have free student software tools &#8211; no matter what your grade level. You may use SOLIDWORKS or you have no software experience. You may be an engineer or an artist. You may attend university or Kindergarten.\u00a0 We have free tools for every student who wants to learn great skills and have fun.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/Simulation-1.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s begin with tools for the University students.\u00a0 Enhance your knowledge of SOLIDWORKS and SOLIDWORKS Simulation with SIMULIA Technology.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3ds.com\/edu\/education\/students\/solutions\/abaqus-le\">Abaqus<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3ds.com\/edu\/education\/students\/solutions\/cst-le\">CST Studio Suite<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3ds.com\/edu\/education\/students\/solutions\/antenna-magus-le\">Antenna Magus<\/a> offer free learning editions in structural analysis, electromagnetic analysis and antenna design.\u00a0Develop mathematical models with Scilab.\u00a0 Scilab is free, open source software for numerical computation with engineering and scientific applications.<\/p>\n<p>For the designers, makers and artists, browser-based apps, <a href=\"https:\/\/home.by.me\/en\/makebyme\/\">MakeByMe<\/a> and\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/home.by.me\/en\/\">HomeBeMe<\/a> allow you to model furniture and design your living space.<\/p>\n<p>For our young designers and artists, there is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swappsforkids.com\/\">SOLIDWORKS Apps for Kids<\/a>, a web-based creative 3D modeling, styling and 3D printing software.<\/p>\n<p>And thanks to the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform technology, we have communities for students and educators to share their ideas.<\/p>\n<p>Read on to explore these software applications and get them for free.<\/p>\n<h2>Abaqus Learning Edition<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3ds.com\/products\/simulia\/abaqus\">Abaqus<\/a> Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software is used by engineers and scientists in a variety of industries to solve complex problems.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16710\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/abaqus-2022-edito.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/abaqus-2022-edito.jpg 400w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/abaqus-2022-edito-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For students, the Abaqus Learning Edition is available on Windows platform only and supports structural models up to 1000 nodes. Documentation in HTML format makes this the perfect Abaqus learning tool. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3ds.com\/edu\/education\/students\/solutions\/abaqus-le\">Download the ABAQUS Learning Edition<\/a> from the SIMULIA Community.<\/p>\n<h2>CST Studio Suite Learning Edition<\/h2>\n<p>The CST Studio Suite Learning Edition introduces students to the world of electromagnetic simulation, making Maxwell\u2019s equations easier to understand and optimizing components and systems.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16713\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/CST-Studio-for-ElectroMagnetics.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"573\" height=\"553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/CST-Studio-for-ElectroMagnetics.png 573w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/CST-Studio-for-ElectroMagnetics-300x290.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 573px) 100vw, 573px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Also included are tutorials showing how to develop each model. These examples are available in the <a href=\"https:\/\/r1132100503382-eu1-3dswym.3dexperience.3ds.com\/#community:39\/wiki:13_mFrlJTnmMB6fVWqzDkw\">SIMULIA Community<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/r1132100503382-eu1-3dswym.3dexperience.3ds.com\/#community:39\/wiki:_NXifU43Q7yHzTiCX9yEaw\">Download the CST Studio Suite Learning Edition<\/a>\u00a0from the SIMULIA Community.<\/p>\n<h2>Antenna Magus Learning Edition<\/h2>\n<p>Antenna Magus Learning Edition makes design capabilities for 12 popular antenna types available and can generate high quality simulation models of these designs. It can also be used to synthesize basic antenna arrays and includes a selection of useful utilities.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-16717\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/Antenna-Magnus-SIMULIA-SOLIDWORKS-EDU-blog-615x406.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"615\" height=\"406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/Antenna-Magnus-SIMULIA-SOLIDWORKS-EDU-blog-615x406.png 615w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/Antenna-Magnus-SIMULIA-SOLIDWORKS-EDU-blog-300x198.png 300w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/Antenna-Magnus-SIMULIA-SOLIDWORKS-EDU-blog-768x507.png 768w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/Antenna-Magnus-SIMULIA-SOLIDWORKS-EDU-blog-728x480.png 728w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/Antenna-Magnus-SIMULIA-SOLIDWORKS-EDU-blog.png 852w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/r1132100503382-eu1-3dswym.3dexperience.3ds.com\/#community:39\/wiki:_NXifU43Q7yHzTiCX9yEaw\">download the Antenna Magus Learning Edition<\/a>\u00a0free of charge from the SIMULIA Community.<\/p>\n<h2>Scilab<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scilab.org\/\">Scilab<\/a> is open source software for numerical computation available for Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X. Scilab provides numerical analysis, data visualization, simulations, algorithm development, app development and many more tools used by computer programmers, engineers, scientists, and mathematicians.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-16706\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/scilab-computations-615x163.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"615\" height=\"163\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/scilab-computations-615x163.png 615w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/scilab-computations-300x80.png 300w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/scilab-computations-768x204.png 768w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/scilab-computations-1536x407.png 1536w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/scilab-computations-728x193.png 728w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/scilab-computations.png 1776w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scilab.org\/tutorials\">tutorials<\/a> to explore and a vibrant Scilab community.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.scilab.org\/\">https:\/\/www.scilab.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Get Scilab software and join the community here.<\/p>\n<h2>Interior Designers, Makers, &amp; Artists<\/h2>\n<p>HomeByMe and MakeByMe are two browser-based design apps that students can explore and create projects for free.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/boho-living-room-with-makebyme-homebyme--551x615.png\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>MakeByMe<\/h2>\n<p>Get inspired and make your own projects with the Do It Yourself (DIY) apps,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/home.by.me\/en\/makebyme\/\">MakeByMe<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/home.by.me\/en\/\">HomebyMe<\/a> (up to 5 projects free).\u00a0 Students, Educators, Makers, Hobbyists, SOLIDWORKS users, this creative app is browser-based for those who love to design &amp; build furniture or <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/teacher\/2022\/11\/diy-birdhouse-furniture-with-makebyme-and-homebyme.html\">wood projects<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/MakeByMe-Cut-Hole-and-Size.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Birdhouse &amp; Furniture with MakeByMe and HomeByMe\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Sign up for MakeByMe <a href=\"https:\/\/r1132100503382-eu1-xbyapplication.3dexperience.3ds.com\/#\/login\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>HomeByMe<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/home.by.me\/en\/\">HomeByMe<\/a> is an interior design platform that allows you to create\u00a0 floor plans in 2D and furnish your home in 3D, while expressing your decoration style. Easy and intuitive with plenty of tutorials and community inspiration, HomeByMe also works with MakeByMe so you can see your ideas as you design them.<\/p>\n<p>Sign up for HomebyMe <a href=\"https:\/\/home.by.me\/en\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"video-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Adding a MakeByMe Project into HomeByMe\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mysv-dJCvwk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>SOLIDWORKS Apps for Kids<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/Koshiro-with-Apps-for-Kids.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p>SOLIDWORKS Apps for Kids is a free, fun learning STEM\/STEAM web-based tools available for kids ages 4-14. Parents and mentors can sign up for free for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swappsforkids.com\/\">SOLIDWORKS Apps for Kids<\/a>.\u00a0 We have a special\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.swappsforkids.com\/apps\/classroom\/\">SOLIDWORKS Apps for Kids Classroom<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 just for teachers and mentors too.<\/p>\n<h2>Community<\/h2>\n<p>The 3DEXPERIENCE platform is a technology platform that allows students and educators to design,\u00a0 share ideas and collaborate. The 3DEXPERIENCE platform supports free communities where like-minded people come together.\u00a0 We also have communities by software brands such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3ds.com\/support\/users-communities\/\">SOLIDWORKS, SIMULIA, BIOVIA, GEOVIA, CATIA, 3DEXCITE, DELMIA, NETVIBES<\/a> and other interests.<\/p>\n<p>HomeByMe and <a href=\"https:\/\/home.by.me\/en\/community-content\">MakeByMe<\/a> have content communities to share your ideas and see what other designers, makers, DIYers, and artists have created.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s explore the 3DEXPERIENCE Student Community and 3DEXPERIENCE Academics Community.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>3DEXPERIENCE EDU Student Community<\/h2>\n<p>Students can request to join, <a href=\"https:\/\/edu.3ds.com\/en\/contact\/communities\">Communities | 3DEXPERIENCE Edu (3ds.com)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Enter the 3DEXPERIENCE EDU Student Community<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/r1132100503382-eu1-3dswym.3dexperience.3ds.com\/?_gl=1*1s5d3je*_ga*NTcwOTc2NDQwLjE2NzE1NDYyMDU.*_ga_DYJDKXYEZ4*MTY4NzE4NTM3Ny4zNi4wLjE2ODcxODUzNzcuNjAuMC4w&amp;serverId=SwymHttpdTomcatServer_3_8081#community:AH6Out1lTB2kjqDkm0S-Qg\">3DSwym 3DEXPERIENCE Edu | Students<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-15821\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-27-Student-Community-615x306.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-27-Student-Community-615x306.jpg 615w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-27-Student-Community-300x149.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-27-Student-Community-768x382.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-27-Student-Community-1536x763.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-27-Student-Community-2048x1018.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-27-Student-Community-728x362.jpg 728w\" alt=\"\" width=\"615\" height=\"306\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Students can collaborate with others on designs and creations. In the community, share ideas and best practices, find solutions to complex problems, learn from each other, and hook up with peers to take part in student competitions.<\/p>\n<h2>3DEXPERIENCE Academics Community<\/h2>\n<p>The 3DEXPERIENCE Academics Community\u00a0 is a private community for educators. Educators can request to join, <a href=\"https:\/\/edu.3ds.com\/en\/contact\/communities\">Communities | 3DEXPERIENCE Edu (3ds.com)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Enter the 3DEXPERIENCE EDU Academics Community URL:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/r1132100503382-eu1-3dswym.3dexperience.3ds.com\/?_gl=1*1s5d3je*_ga*NTcwOTc2NDQwLjE2NzE1NDYyMDU.*_ga_DYJDKXYEZ4*MTY4NzE4NTM3Ny4zNi4wLjE2ODcxODUzNzcuNjAuMC4w&amp;serverId=SwymHttpdTomcatServer_3_8081#community:59KyXVjLSCKsOkXf81Ujaw\">3DSwym 3DEXPERIENCE Edu | Academics<\/a>\u00a0into your browser.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-15818\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-24-EDU-Community-615x308.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-24-EDU-Community-615x308.jpg 615w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-24-EDU-Community-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-24-EDU-Community-768x385.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-24-EDU-Community-1536x769.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-24-EDU-Community-2048x1026.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-24-EDU-Community-728x365.jpg 728w\" alt=\"\" width=\"615\" height=\"308\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The 3DEXPERIENCE EDU Academics Community is displayed. Want to keep in touch with new software developments, new learning content, contests for students, etc.? Want to get access to coaching and support? This is the dedicated community for Educators.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-15819\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-25-Filter-615x453.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-25-Filter-615x453.jpg 615w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-25-Filter-300x221.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-25-Filter-768x566.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-25-Filter-728x536.jpg 728w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-25-Filter.jpg 942w\" alt=\"\" width=\"615\" height=\"453\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Click the\u00a0<strong>wiki filter<\/strong>\u00a0as illustrated.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-15820\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-26-EDU-Community-615x363.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-26-EDU-Community-615x363.jpg 615w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-26-EDU-Community-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-26-EDU-Community-768x454.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-26-EDU-Community-1536x907.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-26-EDU-Community-728x430.jpg 728w, https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/3DEXPERIENCE-Works-26-EDU-Community.jpg 1708w\" alt=\"\" width=\"615\" height=\"363\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This is an excellent community for educators to collaborate on learning content, connect with other educators and review system requirements for the classroom.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Have a break from school? Now is a perfect time to explore new tools and communities. Happy Holidays.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Design well.\u00a0 Marie<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the Dassault Systemes family, we have free student software tools &#8211; no matter what your grade level. You may use SOLIDWORKS or you have no software experience. You may be an engineer or an artist. 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