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 Designcenter Solid Edge
Designcenter X Solid Edge is available as a secure Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution that delivers the core capabilities of Designcenter 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.
Designcenter Solid Edge XaaS and Designcenter X Solid Edge support the addition of Designcenter 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 Designcenter 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 Designcenter Solid Edge XpresRoute. With a flexible token system, users can easily mix and match add-on products, as needed.
Designcenter Solid Edge XaaS Value-Based Licensing tokens are available for purchase online in packs of 25 and 50.
Designcenter X Solid Edge Value-Based Licensing tokens are available for purchase online in packs of 10, 25 and 50.
Designcenter X Solid Edge add-ons available for purchase online include:
• Designcenter X Solid Edge Piping Library
• Designcenter X Solid Edge Routing Piping and Tubing
Designcenter Solid Edge licenses can be purchased online, with a credit card, payment on account or by requesting a quote. Designcenter Solid Edge licenses can also be purchased through registered partners. Please contact us to learn more.
System requirements
Designcenter Solid Edge 2026 has been certified to run on the following:
Recommended system configuration
Windows 10 Enterprise or Professional (64-bit only), versions under active Microsoft support
OR
Windows 11 Enterprise or Professional, versions under active Microsoft support
- 12.0 GB of disk space required for installation (includes prerequisites)
- 32 GB RAM or more
- Microsoft Office 2024 and Microsoft Office 365 Business
- True Color (32-bit) or 16 million colors (24-bit)
- Screen Resolution: 1920 x 1080
- Video RAM: 2GB
- Modern and popular browsers like Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Mozilla Firefox
Minimum system configuration
Windows 10 Enterprise or Professional (64-bit only), versions under active Microsoft support
OR
Windows 11 Enterprise or Professional, versions under active Microsoft support
- 12.0 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
Note:
- Microsoft Office 2019 is no longer supported.
- Windows Home Edition is not supported.
- We recommend that you do not run Solid Edge on server operating systems.
For more information on the Designcenter Solid Edge 2026 operating system and third-party support, navigate to Hardware and Software Certifications in Siemens Support Center, and then select Solid Edge 2026 (v2510).
