: Some educational or maker communities use a specific "Maker" serial number (such as "9MAKER") on the Community Download page to access basic versions.
: Dassault Systèmes offers a SolidWorks Free Trial that allows you to test the full Premium version, including Simulation and Visualize, directly in your browser without a complex installation.
Instead, you can access SolidWorks through several legitimate and free (or low-cost) channels: