{"id":19369,"date":"2025-05-14T08:15:35","date_gmt":"2025-05-14T12:15:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/teacher\/?p=19369"},"modified":"2025-05-14T08:15:35","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T12:15:35","slug":"whats-new-in-solidworks-xdesign-for-students-r2025x-fd02","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/teacher\/2025\/05\/whats-new-in-solidworks-xdesign-for-students-r2025x-fd02.html","title":{"rendered":"What&#8217;s New in SOLIDWORKS xDesign for Students R2025x FD02"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Our guest authors this week is \u00a0Daniel McGinn SOLIDWORKS xDesign product manager and Brian Hillner, SOLIDWORKS EDU product manager.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Heads up, students. There\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to all the <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/solidworksblog\/2025\/04\/whats-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<\/a>, we\u2019ve released a few enhancements specifically for students, which are only available in SOLIDWORKS xDesign for Students!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Redesigned Landing Page <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019re going to love this new layout. Whether you want to dive right in and start creating models, watch helpful how-to videos, or access your latest projects, these features are right at your fingertips.<\/p>\n<div class=\"video-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Redesigned Landing Page\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eKX7Z9PF41I?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Explore Community Content on the \u201cFor You\u201d Page <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Stay informed about the latest trends in design by checking out the new For You tab that features relevant articles, community posts, and videos shared by other users.<\/p>\n<div class=\"video-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Explore Community Content on the \u201cFor You\u201d Page\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/utt4yUOPLoI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Quick Access to Learning Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There is also a new Learning Center that replaces the Welcome App where you can access even more learning resources such as videos, tips for getting started, and learning modules.<\/p>\n<div class=\"video-container\">\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Quick Access to Learning Resources\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mGF-6DxfUyw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Command Names Shown in the Action Bar<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To make your life even easier, command names are displayed right on the Action Bar so you can quickly identify and access a tool.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/3\/commandnamemay725.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For those not familiar with xDesign for Students, it is a fully browser-based solution that leverages cloud computing to provide ultimate flexibility. You can access your data and design from any device with a web browser.<\/p>\n<p>It includes the following design tools:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Parametric tools for part and assembly design<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Subdivision (Sub-D) modeling tools for modeling freeform shapes<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sheet metal design tools for creating folded components<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Frame design tools for creating structures and weldments<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mold design tools for creating the mold core and cavity<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 2-in-1 solution for 2D drawings and Model-Based Definition (MBD)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Ready to check it out? Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidworks.com\/product\/students\">SOLIDWORKS for Students | SOLIDWORKS<\/a>\u00a0to learn more about SOLIDWORKS xDesign for Students.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you to my colleagues Brian Hillner and Daniel McGinn for sharing with the SOLIDWORKS Student Community.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Design well.\u00a0 Marie<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our guest authors this week is \u00a0Daniel McGinn SOLIDWORKS xDesign product manager and Brian Hillner, SOLIDWORKS EDU product manager. Heads up, students. There\u2019s a new update for the SOLIDWORKS Cloud student edition featuring enhancements just for you. 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