Solid Edge
Solid Edge X
Experience seamless product design with a cloud-based platform. Collaborate from anywhere, leverage AI-powered assistance and enjoy integrated data management—all with automatic updates and reduced IT complexity.
Solid Edge
Buyer's guide
Explore package options and learn how to get started with Solid Edge.
Getting started with Solid Edge
Solid Edge X is available as a secure Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution that delivers the core capabilities of Solid Edge along with powerful cloud features.
Key benefits include:
- Built-in cloud data management
- Cloud-enabled services for installation distribution and updates
- Ad-hoc collaboration via Teamcenter Share
- Cloud-enabled named user licensing
- Access to design data from anywhere, on any device
- Next-generation collaboration tools
- Augmented reality (AR) capabilities
Note: Additional Solid Edge subscription and licensing options are available through our global ecosystem of authorized Siemens Solution Partners. Contact your local partner for more information.
Solid Edge XaaS and Solid Edge X support the addition of Solid Edge Value-Based Licensing token packs to enable access to add-on products. Additional add-on products can also be purchased as separate licenses.
Solid Edge Value-Based Licensing allows you to choose to add on specific capabilities you want when you need them. This flexible licensing option – available through your Solid Edge XaaS subscription – gives you instant access to powerful tools, including Generative Design Pro, Point Cloud Visualization, Electrical Routing, PCB Collaboration, Advanced PMI, Simulation, and Solid Edge XpresRoute. With a flexible token system, users can easily mix and match add-on products, as needed.
Solid Edge XaaS Value-Based Licensing tokens are available for purchase online in packs of 25 and 50.
Solid Edge X Value-Based Licensing tokens are available for purchase online in packs of 10, 25 and 50.
Solid Edge X add-ons available for purchase online include:
• Solid Edge X Piping Library
• Solid Edge X Routing Piping and Tubing
Solid Edge licenses can be purchased online, with a credit card, payment on account or by requesting a quote. Solid Edge licenses can also be purchased through registered partners. Please contact us to learn more.
Operating system requirements & information
Solid Edge 2024 has been certified to run on the following:
• Windows 10 Enterprise or Professional (64-bit only) version 20H2 or later
• Or Windows 11 Enterprise or Professional version 21H2 or later
• Internet Explorer 11
Solid Edge, while not dependent on any other browser, has been certified against other modern and popular browsers like Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Mozilla Firefox.
• Microsoft Office 2019, 2021, and Microsoft Office 365 Business
Note:
• Windows Home Edition is not supported
• We recommend that you not run Solid Edge on Server operating systems
• Solid Edge stops certifying new releases against an operating system shortly after Microsoft drops mainstream support for it. Microsoft dropped mainstream support for Windows 7 in January 2015. Microsoft dropped mainstream support for Windows 8.1 in January 2018. As a result, Solid Edge no longer installs on Windows 7 or Windows 8.1
Hardware system requirements
Recommended system configuration
• Windows 10 Enterprise or Professional (64-bit only) version 20H2 or later
• 9.0 GB of disk space required for installation (includes prerequisites)
• 32 GB RAM or more
• True Color (32-bit) or 16 million colors (24-bit)
• Screen Resolution: 1920 x 1080
• Video RAM: 2GB
Minimum system configuration
• Windows 10 Enterprise or Professional (64-bit only) version 20H2 or later
• 9.0 GB of disk space required for installation (includes prerequisites)
• 16 GB RAM for commercial users and 8 GB RAM for academic users
• 65K Colors
• Screen Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Please reboot your system after installing Solid Edge or maintenance packs.
