Using a SOLIDWORKS App (such as xDesign) on a Mac is the same as a PC. That is probably the biggest advantage with the 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS Cloud-based Apps…you just need a web browser (with a decent internet connection), allowing you to design anywhere and on any device.Ĭonfused about Platform, Roles, and Apps? Have a look at this 3DEXPERIENCE WORKS post for an explanation of the new design roles and what all these terms mean » SOLIDWORKS Mac Requirements But with the new 3DEXPERIENCE WORKS Design Roles, SOLIDWORKS 3D Creator for mechanical design, and SOLIDWORKS 3D Sculptor for industrial design, you can now design your products on a Mac via your web browser. How to run SOLIDWORKS on a Mac? This is a question we receive on a regular basis and while not impossible it was a challenge in the past to get it running on a Mac.