{"id":86298,"date":"2023-12-14T10:46:06","date_gmt":"2023-12-14T16:46:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/?page_id=86298"},"modified":"2025-05-08T12:30:05","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T18:30:05","slug":"activation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/3d-design-software\/cloud-services\/activation\/","title":{"rendered":"Activating Cloud Services &#038; The 3DEXPERIENCE Platform"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t\t\t\t<p>Learn how you can take advantage of Cloud Services today!<\/p>\n\t\t\t<h5>For Administrators<\/h5><h3>How to Activate Your 3DEXPERIENCE Platform<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>SOLIDWORKS Cloud Services is the gateway to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform for SOLIDWORKS users. Start taking advantage of these services today!<\/p>\n<p>After completing your order, your company&#8217;s platform administrator will receive an email containing terms and conditions (CLOSA) to review and accept before platform use. Your Admin must click the link, log in with the 3DEXPERIENCE ID, activate licenses, and invite other members.<\/p>\n<p><em>*Please note: As the first user, you will consume the roles including the benefits of Cloud Services, while also becoming the platform administrator.<\/em><\/p>\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/prgrhqzbf1\/swatch\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" onload=\"this.parentNode.style.opacity=1;\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb-plugin\/cache\/icons-01-square.png\" alt=\"icons-01\" title=\"icons-01\" itemprop=\"image\"\/>\n\t\t<h5>Step 1:<\/h5><h3>Check your inbox<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>Look for your email with Subject:\u202f\u200b&#8221;Action Required: Your 3DEXPERIENCE Platform is ready&#8221;<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb-plugin\/cache\/icons-02-square.png\" alt=\"icons-02\" title=\"icons-02\" itemprop=\"image\"\/>\n\t\t<h5>Step 2:<\/h5><h3>Sign up\/ Login<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>Log in with your 3DEXPERIENCE ID or create a new login if needed.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb-plugin\/cache\/icons-03-square.png\" alt=\"icons-03\" title=\"icons-03\" itemprop=\"image\"\/>\n\t\t<h5>Step 3:<\/h5><h3>Accept the CLOSA<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>Click to confirm you are the Administrator and accept the CLOSA.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bb-plugin\/cache\/icons-04-square.png\" alt=\"icons-04\" title=\"icons-04\" itemprop=\"image\"\/>\n\t\t<h5>Step 4:<\/h5><h3>Getting Started<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>As the Administrator you can begin by inviting users, assigning roles and installing your apps. Continue to the next step.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<h2>Learning Pathways for setting up Cloud Services<\/h2>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>After activating your 3DEXPERIENCE platform, select one of the following options to begin learning SOLIDWORKS Cloud Services tools.<\/p>\n\t\t<h5>Option 1<\/h5><h3>Self-Guided Video Instruction<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>Follow our step-by-step video tutorials at your own pace to understand how to activate and install SOLWORKS Cloud Services and navigate the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform.<\/p>\n<a href=\"#admin\" target=\"_self\">Watch Videos<\/a>\t\t\t\n\t\t<h5>Option 2<\/h5><h3>Assisted Live Instruction<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>Get a fast and easy start with our implementation services. Receive expert tips and recommended configurations from GSC experts to get the best out of the system without having to make difficult decisions upfront.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/engineering-services\/implementation\/3dexperience\/\" target=\"_self\">Learn More<\/a>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<h5>NEXT STEPS<\/h5><h2>Learn how to Setup &#038; use Cloud services<\/h2>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>As a new 3DEXPERIENCE platform user, you will either be an Administrator or a Member. Choose your path to get started with 3DEXPERIENCE Works Roles and Apps. Follow the step-by-step video tutorials provided below to install and activate your 3DEXPERIENCE Platform.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<h5>Getting Started<\/h5><h3>Admin Path<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>This path walks you through the basics of setting up your company&#8217;s platform. 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Members use the Roles and Apps of my company&#8217;s platform.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"#member\" title=\"Click Here\" target=\"_self\"   role=\"button\" aria-label=\"I am a Member\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tI am a Member\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<h5>For Administrators<\/h5><h3>Your First Steps as a\u202f3DEXPERIENCE Platform Administrator<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>Learn how to assign roles, invite users, and become acquainted with the platform&#8217;s management dashboard and tools.<\/p>\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/vtayoeqwl3\/swatch\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" onload=\"this.parentNode.style.opacity=1;\" \/>\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/tzhk7qitl6\/swatch\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" onload=\"this.parentNode.style.opacity=1;\" \/>\n\t\t\t<h5>For Administrators &#038; Members<\/h5><h3>How to Install the 3DEXPERIENCE Connector for SOLIDWORKS<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>Installing the Design with SOLIDWORKS app will connect your desktop license to the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform, which will allow you to use the Share a File command.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/bb-plugin\/img\/pixel.png\" alt=\"\" itemprop=\"image\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t\t\t<h5>For Administrators &#038; Members<\/h5><h3>Share &#038; Markup<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/1Solutions_BusinessExperience-1.png\" alt=\"1Solutions_BusinessExperience\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"275\" width=\"390\" title=\"1Solutions_BusinessExperience\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n\t\t\t<h3>Getting Started Consultation Meeting<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>Before watching the Share &amp; Markup videos, we highly recommend scheduling a personalized 30-minute session with one of our experienced consultants. This session will guide you through inviting members, installing the Design with SOLIDWORKS app, and initiating the Share a File command for the first time. Our consultant will address your questions, ensuring a seamless integration of these powerful tools into your workflow.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" role=\"button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSchedule a Meeting\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsc-3d.com\/engineering-services\/implementation\/3dexperience\/\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tView all Services\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/ht5f7m6u0g\/swatch\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" onload=\"this.parentNode.style.opacity=1;\" \/>\n\t\t\t<h3>Setup for Share and Markup<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>This short video explains the simple setup tasks you need to complete before you can share your designs in SOLIDWORKS.<\/p>\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/cm7n1rvkjv\/swatch\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" onload=\"this.parentNode.style.opacity=1;\" \/>\n\t\t\t<h3>How to Use Share &#038; Markup<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>In this guide, you&#8217;ll learn how to share SOLIDWORKS designs, allowing anyone to view and markup the design in 3D using a web browser.<\/p>\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/mae31jzs1w\/swatch\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" onload=\"this.parentNode.style.opacity=1;\" \/>\n\t\t\t<h3>Advanced Tips for Share &#038; Markup<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>Learn how to manage access to your SOLIDWORKS designs and securely share them inside or outside of your company.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<h5>For Administrators &#038; Members<\/h5><h3>Store &#038; Revise<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/w0cjvy674m\/swatch\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" onload=\"this.parentNode.style.opacity=1;\" \/>\n\t\t\t<h3>Configure Your Platform Storage<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>Set up your secure cloud storage solution and understand the platform management dashboard in this quick start guide.<\/p>\n\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.com\/embed\/medias\/pxhfp0107v\/swatch\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" onload=\"this.parentNode.style.opacity=1;\" \/>\n\t\t\t<h3>Store Your Designs on the Cloud<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p>Learn how to save, find, and open your designs using the\u202f3DEXPERIENCE platform, all without leaving SOLIDWORKS. 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