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stroke-width=\"1\" fill=\"#CCFC4C\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"heateorSssClear\"><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;container post-content&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"632\" data-local-id=\"716f6d60\">Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming part of everyday engineering work. But if you\u2019re a SOLIDWORKS user, the big question is usually:<\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"774\" data-local-id=\"4322f0a6\"><strong data-renderer-mark=\"true\">\u201cWhere do I even start?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"800\" data-local-id=\"2e0dbe44\">The answer has a name. Two, actually: <strong data-renderer-mark=\"true\">AURA<\/strong> and <strong data-renderer-mark=\"true\">LEO<\/strong>, the SOLIDWORKS AI Virtual Companions.<\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"891\" data-local-id=\"5cb564b6\">Virtual Companions put intelligence directly inside your SOLIDWORKS Design session. They guide ideas, take action, fix issues and help you make decisions across design, simulation and manufacturing. Think of them as assistants that understand your design intent, take care of routine operations and flag what\u2019s coming, so your projects stay on schedule. Most importantly, they give you back time.<\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"1289\" data-local-id=\"670e1bd6\">In this guide, we\u2019ll cover:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ak-ul\" data-local-id=\"44fc735a\" data-indent-level=\"1\">\n<li>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"1320\" data-local-id=\"29f48b2e\">Where to find the Virtual Companions (inside and outside SOLIDWORKS)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"1392\" data-local-id=\"56b2d255\">Who AURA and LEO are, and what each one is good at<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"1446\" data-local-id=\"4fc3e43d\">The prerequisites you need in place<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"1485\" data-local-id=\"23302be2\">How to write your first prompts<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"1520\" data-local-id=\"7d4a0bd8\">No fluff, just what you need to get up and running.<\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"1573\" data-local-id=\"23091844\"><em data-renderer-mark=\"true\">Already set up? Skip to Using Your AI Virtual Companions.<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"_3iDTPbvLZJ renderer-heading-wrapper\" data-testid=\"renderer-heading-wrapper\" data-level=\"2\">\n<h2 id=\"Where-to-Find-the-Virtual-Companions\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-local-id=\"1bae97f0\" data-renderer-start-pos=\"1635\">Where to Find the Virtual Companions<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"1673\" data-local-id=\"5bce1352\">You can reach the Virtual Companions in two places: <strong data-renderer-mark=\"true\">directly inside SOLIDWORKS Design<\/strong>, or <strong data-renderer-mark=\"true\">from the 3DEXPERIENCE platform<\/strong> through the 3DSwym app.<\/p>\n<div class=\"_3iDTPbvLZJ renderer-heading-wrapper\" data-testid=\"renderer-heading-wrapper\" data-level=\"3\">\n<h3 id=\"Inside-SOLIDWORKS-Design\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-local-id=\"6d2d22d3\" data-renderer-start-pos=\"1819\">Inside SOLIDWORKS Design<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"1845\" data-local-id=\"7149e9b7\">There are two ways in.<\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"1869\" data-local-id=\"251531a2\"><strong data-renderer-mark=\"true\">Option 1: The Quick Access Tools.<\/strong> Select the Virtual Companions icon from the Quick Access Tools, which sit on either the Menu Bar or the CommandManager.<a href=\"https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_0_for_2653519875.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-274722 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_0_for_2653519875.jpeg\" alt=\"Virtual Companions icon in the SOLIDWORKS Quick Access Tools\" width=\"2491\" height=\"528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_0_for_2653519875.jpeg 1052w, https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_0_for_2653519875-300x64.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_0_for_2653519875-1024x217.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_0_for_2653519875-768x163.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_0_for_2653519875-600x127.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2491px) 100vw, 2491px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"1869\" data-local-id=\"251531a2\"><strong data-renderer-mark=\"true\">Option 2: The Task Pane.<\/strong> Select the <strong data-renderer-mark=\"true\">Virtual Companions<\/strong> tab in the Task Pane.<a href=\"https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_1_for_2653519875.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-274724 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_1_for_2653519875.jpeg\" alt=\"Virtual Companions tab in the SOLIDWORKS Task Pane\" width=\"2444\" height=\"1389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_1_for_2653519875.jpeg 1052w, https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_1_for_2653519875-300x171.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_1_for_2653519875-1024x582.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_1_for_2653519875-768x437.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_1_for_2653519875-600x341.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2444px) 100vw, 2444px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_2_for_2653519875.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-274726 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_2_for_2653519875.jpeg\" alt=\"A Virtual Companion conversation open in the Task Pane\" width=\"2473\" height=\"1674\" srcset=\"https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_2_for_2653519875.jpeg 953w, https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_2_for_2653519875-300x203.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_2_for_2653519875-768x520.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_2_for_2653519875-600x406.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2473px) 100vw, 2473px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"1869\" data-local-id=\"251531a2\"><strong data-renderer-mark=\"true\">Tip:<\/strong> Can\u2019t see the Quick Access Tools where you expect them? Their location is controlled in the <strong data-renderer-mark=\"true\">Customize<\/strong> dialog. Right-click any toolbar or CommandManager tab to open it.<\/p>\n<div class=\"_3iDTPbvLZJ renderer-heading-wrapper\" data-testid=\"renderer-heading-wrapper\" data-level=\"3\">\n<h3 tabindex=\"-1\" data-local-id=\"5d716184\" data-renderer-start-pos=\"2535\"><a href=\"https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_3_for_2653519875.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-274728 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_3_for_2653519875.jpeg\" alt=\"SOLIDWORKS Customize dialog showing the Virtual Companions options\" width=\"532\" height=\"530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_3_for_2653519875.jpeg 361w, https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_3_for_2653519875-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_3_for_2653519875-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_3_for_2653519875-100x100.jpeg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 532px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3 tabindex=\"-1\" data-local-id=\"5d716184\" data-renderer-start-pos=\"2535\"><\/h3>\n<h3 tabindex=\"-1\" data-local-id=\"5d716184\" data-renderer-start-pos=\"2535\"><\/h3>\n<h3 tabindex=\"-1\" data-local-id=\"5d716184\" data-renderer-start-pos=\"2535\"><\/h3>\n<h3 tabindex=\"-1\" data-local-id=\"5d716184\" data-renderer-start-pos=\"2535\"><\/h3>\n<h3 tabindex=\"-1\" data-local-id=\"5d716184\" data-renderer-start-pos=\"2535\"><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"_3iDTPbvLZJ renderer-heading-wrapper\" data-testid=\"renderer-heading-wrapper\" data-level=\"3\">\n<h3 tabindex=\"-1\" data-local-id=\"5d716184\" data-renderer-start-pos=\"2535\"><\/h3>\n<h3 tabindex=\"-1\" data-local-id=\"5d716184\" data-renderer-start-pos=\"2535\"><\/h3>\n<h3 tabindex=\"-1\" data-local-id=\"5d716184\" data-renderer-start-pos=\"2535\"><\/h3>\n<h3 tabindex=\"-1\" data-local-id=\"5d716184\" data-renderer-start-pos=\"2535\"><\/h3>\n<h3 tabindex=\"-1\" data-local-id=\"5d716184\" data-renderer-start-pos=\"2535\"><\/h3>\n<h3 tabindex=\"-1\" data-local-id=\"5d716184\" data-renderer-start-pos=\"2535\"><\/h3>\n<h3 id=\"From-the-3DEXPERIENCE-platform\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-local-id=\"5d716184\" data-renderer-start-pos=\"2535\">From the 3DEXPERIENCE platform<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"2567\" data-local-id=\"56aa3001\">On the platform, open the <strong data-renderer-mark=\"true\">3DSwym<\/strong> app from the <strong data-renderer-mark=\"true\">Communities<\/strong> tab of your SOLIDWORKS role cockpit. This gives you access to the Virtual Companions without opening SOLIDWORKS at all. (More on that at the end.)<\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"2567\" data-local-id=\"56aa3001\"><a href=\"https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_4_for_2653519875.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-274730 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_4_for_2653519875.jpeg\" alt=\"Virtual Companions in the 3DSwym app on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform\" width=\"1697\" height=\"818\" srcset=\"https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_4_for_2653519875.jpeg 1052w, https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_4_for_2653519875-300x145.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_4_for_2653519875-1024x494.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_4_for_2653519875-768x370.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_4_for_2653519875-600x289.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1697px) 100vw, 1697px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"_3iDTPbvLZJ renderer-heading-wrapper\" data-testid=\"renderer-heading-wrapper\" data-level=\"2\">\n<h2 tabindex=\"-1\" data-local-id=\"798d9f0a\" data-renderer-start-pos=\"2848\"><\/h2>\n<h2 tabindex=\"-1\" data-local-id=\"798d9f0a\" data-renderer-start-pos=\"2848\"><\/h2>\n<h2 tabindex=\"-1\" data-local-id=\"798d9f0a\" data-renderer-start-pos=\"2848\"><\/h2>\n<h2 tabindex=\"-1\" data-local-id=\"798d9f0a\" data-renderer-start-pos=\"2848\"><\/h2>\n<h2 tabindex=\"-1\" data-local-id=\"798d9f0a\" data-renderer-start-pos=\"2848\"><\/h2>\n<h2 tabindex=\"-1\" data-local-id=\"798d9f0a\" data-renderer-start-pos=\"2848\"><\/h2>\n<h2 tabindex=\"-1\" data-local-id=\"798d9f0a\" data-renderer-start-pos=\"2848\"><\/h2>\n<h2 tabindex=\"-1\" data-local-id=\"798d9f0a\" data-renderer-start-pos=\"2848\"><\/h2>\n<h2 tabindex=\"-1\" data-local-id=\"798d9f0a\" data-renderer-start-pos=\"2848\"><\/h2>\n<h2 tabindex=\"-1\" data-local-id=\"798d9f0a\" data-renderer-start-pos=\"2848\"><\/h2>\n<h2 id=\"Meet-Your-Virtual-Companions:-AURA-and-LEO\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-local-id=\"798d9f0a\" data-renderer-start-pos=\"2848\">Meet Your Virtual Companions: AURA and LEO<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"2892\" data-local-id=\"4caa2ef9\">SOLIDWORKS Design roles give you access to two AI Virtual Companions. Each one brings its own specialist skills.<\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"2892\" data-local-id=\"4caa2ef9\"><a href=\"https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_5_for_2653519875.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-274734 size-full alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_5_for_2653519875.jpeg\" alt=\"AURA icon\" width=\"169\" height=\"204\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"_3iDTPbvLZJ renderer-heading-wrapper\" data-testid=\"renderer-heading-wrapper\" data-level=\"3\">\n<h3 tabindex=\"-1\" data-local-id=\"31789d09\" data-renderer-start-pos=\"3023\"><\/h3>\n<h3 tabindex=\"-1\" data-local-id=\"31789d09\" data-renderer-start-pos=\"3023\"><\/h3>\n<h3 tabindex=\"-1\" data-local-id=\"31789d09\" data-renderer-start-pos=\"3023\"><\/h3>\n<h3 tabindex=\"-1\" data-local-id=\"31789d09\" data-renderer-start-pos=\"3023\"><\/h3>\n<h3 tabindex=\"-1\" data-local-id=\"31789d09\" data-renderer-start-pos=\"3023\"><\/h3>\n<h3 id=\"AURA:-your-knowledge-and-know-how-companion\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-local-id=\"31789d09\" data-renderer-start-pos=\"3023\">AURA: your knowledge and know-how companion<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"3068\" data-local-id=\"23f1286c\">AURA connects SOLIDWORKS users with knowledge and know-how to inspire and guide product development. It explores and analyzes web knowledge to bring new perspectives to your work.<\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"3249\" data-local-id=\"7e4ebd64\"><strong data-renderer-mark=\"true\">Use AURA for:<\/strong> general guidance, best practices, \u201chow should I approach this?\u201d questions.<\/p>\n<div class=\"_3iDTPbvLZJ renderer-heading-wrapper\" data-testid=\"renderer-heading-wrapper\" data-level=\"3\">\n<h3 tabindex=\"-1\" data-local-id=\"31789d09\" data-renderer-start-pos=\"3023\"><a href=\"https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_6_for_2653519875.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-274732 size-full alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_6_for_2653519875.jpeg\" alt=\"LEO icon\" width=\"169\" height=\"204\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<div class=\"_3iDTPbvLZJ renderer-heading-wrapper\" data-testid=\"renderer-heading-wrapper\" data-level=\"3\">\n<h3 tabindex=\"-1\" data-local-id=\"5d593e53\" data-renderer-start-pos=\"3355\"><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_3iDTPbvLZJ renderer-heading-wrapper\" data-testid=\"renderer-heading-wrapper\" data-level=\"3\">\n<div class=\"_3iDTPbvLZJ renderer-heading-wrapper\" data-testid=\"renderer-heading-wrapper\" data-level=\"3\">\n<h3 id=\"LEO:-your-engineering-companion\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-local-id=\"5d593e53\" data-renderer-start-pos=\"3355\">LEO: your engineering companion<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"3388\" data-local-id=\"655bea00\">LEO specializes in mechanical design and simulation. It takes your prompts from inside SOLIDWORKS Design and helps with day-to-day design work, for example:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ak-ul\" data-local-id=\"6cc6b264\" data-indent-level=\"1\">\n<li>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"3548\" data-local-id=\"0fe30165\">Generating assembly structures<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"3582\" data-local-id=\"534ec289\">Converting images to mesh<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"3611\" data-local-id=\"02a4b2cc\">Adding parametric features to STEP files<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"3655\" data-local-id=\"20912d90\">Evaluating assemblies<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"3680\" data-local-id=\"71b23734\">Resolving design errors<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"3707\" data-local-id=\"7fed37b6\">\u2026and plenty more.<\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"3726\" data-local-id=\"3d3ef5d6\"><strong data-renderer-mark=\"true\">Use LEO for:<\/strong> hands-on work on the part, assembly or drawing you have open.<\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"3802\" data-local-id=\"2faba473\"><strong data-renderer-mark=\"true\">Good to know:<\/strong> Many Virtual Companion capabilities <strong data-renderer-mark=\"true\">don\u2019t<\/strong> require your design data to be saved on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. Some extra skills do unlock when your data is stored in the cloud, like converting an imported BREP model into a fully featured one.<\/p>\n<div class=\"_3iDTPbvLZJ renderer-heading-wrapper\" data-testid=\"renderer-heading-wrapper\" data-level=\"2\">\n<h2 id=\"Prerequisites-and-Setup\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-local-id=\"446cf609\" data-renderer-start-pos=\"4062\">Prerequisites and Setup<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"4087\" data-local-id=\"4df39e6a\">Before you can access the Virtual Companions, you\u2019ll need access to your company\u2019s 3DEXPERIENCE platform and one of the following:<\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"4219\" data-local-id=\"4a1d7008\"><strong data-renderer-mark=\"true\">SOLIDWORKS Design<\/strong> (Named-User License)<\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"4259\" data-local-id=\"7b5c7d3f\"><strong data-renderer-mark=\"true\">or<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"4263\" data-local-id=\"0d797651\"><strong data-renderer-mark=\"true\">SOLIDWORKS Design with Cloud Services<\/strong> (Device-Locked License), with:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ak-ul\" data-local-id=\"1d8285d2\" data-indent-level=\"1\">\n<li>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"4335\" data-local-id=\"79978b34\">The <strong data-renderer-mark=\"true\">Collaborative Designer for SOLIDWORKS<\/strong> role assigned to you<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"4401\" data-local-id=\"77e6f811\">The <strong data-renderer-mark=\"true\">Design with SOLIDWORKS<\/strong> application installed<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"4453\" data-local-id=\"057432c4\"><strong data-renderer-mark=\"true\">Important:<\/strong> You need <strong data-renderer-mark=\"true\">SOLIDWORKS 2026 SP3.2 or later<\/strong> to use the Virtual Companions in SOLIDWORKS Design. If you\u2019re on an earlier service pack, update first.<\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"4609\" data-local-id=\"0771f6d5\"><strong data-renderer-mark=\"true\">Need help with setup?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ak-ul\" data-local-id=\"58436b44\" data-indent-level=\"1\">\n<li>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"4634\" data-local-id=\"5eb5e5f5\">Platform not activated yet? Follow our guide: <a class=\"_2hGPVj98eZ _2i3C1kYbGa _2kH23qT6kp _1ubuxonXvL _34b3D2vc3e _1NDpvb6wH8 _2wtOC9vc3e _3e11vU6wH8 _0hSAgbHZdu _00uqCY98eZ _3xtjKN0Rl6 _0H9qDF6wH8 _24h04i2Njc _1mT5xdRAKS _0bjKvDcjp5 _0WKd3G4z3T _23rrnHo10F _1UtDYzM7Tp _32C2rk98eZ _0i9AWA0Rl6 _0mm6KQ6wH8 _10n1R5M7Tp _0DCa9DjOvk _3932vv0Rl6 _02cRtH6wH8 _1B4rbIo10F _0clgaMM7Tp _3WzCGijOvk _0NqVRt0Rl6 _3BKYwu6wH8 _3sFUREDdj4 _0CMRbkAwSC _2nTuUYWfPD _3ADzdEWfPD _1warJ9WfPD _4scvAwWyeI\" title=\"https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/en\/software-solutions\/the-3dexperience-platform\/getting-started-with-the-3dexperience-platform\/\" href=\"https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/en\/software-solutions\/the-3dexperience-platform\/getting-started-with-the-3dexperience-platform\/\" data-renderer-mark=\"true\" data-is-router-link=\"false\" data-testid=\"link-with-safety\">Getting Started with the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"4730\" data-local-id=\"57a0b28e\">Need to install your roles and apps? See: <a class=\"_2hGPVj98eZ _2i3C1kYbGa _2kH23qT6kp _1ubuxonXvL _34b3D2vc3e _1NDpvb6wH8 _2wtOC9vc3e _3e11vU6wH8 _0hSAgbHZdu _00uqCY98eZ _3xtjKN0Rl6 _0H9qDF6wH8 _24h04i2Njc _1mT5xdRAKS _0bjKvDcjp5 _0WKd3G4z3T _23rrnHo10F _1UtDYzM7Tp _32C2rk98eZ _0i9AWA0Rl6 _0mm6KQ6wH8 _10n1R5M7Tp _0DCa9DjOvk _3932vv0Rl6 _02cRtH6wH8 _1B4rbIo10F _0clgaMM7Tp _3WzCGijOvk _0NqVRt0Rl6 _3BKYwu6wH8 _3sFUREDdj4 _0CMRbkAwSC _2nTuUYWfPD _3ADzdEWfPD _1warJ9WfPD _4scvAwWyeI\" title=\"https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/en\/blog\/connecting-solidworks-desktop-to-3dexperience-platform\/\" href=\"https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/en\/blog\/connecting-solidworks-desktop-to-3dexperience-platform\/\" data-renderer-mark=\"true\" data-is-router-link=\"false\" data-testid=\"link-with-safety\">Connect SOLIDWORKS Desktop to the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"4831\" data-local-id=\"2a19f76e\">If you\u2019re missing any of these, that\u2019s your starting point.<\/p>\n<div class=\"_3iDTPbvLZJ renderer-heading-wrapper\" data-testid=\"renderer-heading-wrapper\" data-level=\"2\">\n<h2 id=\"Using-Your-AI-Virtual-Companions\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-local-id=\"263c09f6\" data-renderer-start-pos=\"4895\">Using Your AI Virtual Companions<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_3iDTPbvLZJ renderer-heading-wrapper\" data-testid=\"renderer-heading-wrapper\" data-level=\"3\">\n<h3 id=\"Step-1:-Launch-SOLIDWORKS-connected-to-the-platform\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-local-id=\"2d8d080a\" data-renderer-start-pos=\"4929\">Step 1: Launch SOLIDWORKS connected to the platform<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"4982\" data-local-id=\"592f1e2b\">The Virtual Companions only work when your SOLIDWORKS Design session is <strong data-renderer-mark=\"true\">logged in to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform<\/strong>. How you launch depends on your license.<\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"5135\" data-local-id=\"4360d354\"><strong data-renderer-mark=\"true\">SOLIDWORKS with Cloud Services (Device-Locked License):<\/strong> Launch SOLIDWORKS Design with the <strong data-renderer-mark=\"true\">Open<\/strong> button on the <strong data-renderer-mark=\"true\">Design with SOLIDWORKS<\/strong> panel in the Welcome app, or directly from a Windows shortcut.<a href=\"https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_7_for_2653519875.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-274736 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_7_for_2653519875.jpeg\" alt=\"Open button on the Design with SOLIDWORKS panel in the 3DEXPERIENCE Welcome app\" width=\"1724\" height=\"737\" srcset=\"https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_7_for_2653519875.jpeg 1020w, https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_7_for_2653519875-300x128.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_7_for_2653519875-768x328.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_7_for_2653519875-600x256.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1724px) 100vw, 1724px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"5135\" data-local-id=\"4360d354\"><strong data-renderer-mark=\"true\">SOLIDWORKS Design role (Named-User License):<\/strong> Launch SOLIDWORKS Design from the Welcome app or a shortcut on your Windows desktop.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_3iDTPbvLZJ renderer-heading-wrapper\" data-testid=\"renderer-heading-wrapper\" data-level=\"3\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_8_for_2653519875.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-274785\" src=\"https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_8_for_2653519875.jpeg\" alt=\"Launching SOLIDWORKS Design from the 3DEXPERIENCE Welcome app\" width=\"1724\" height=\"735\" srcset=\"https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_8_for_2653519875.jpeg 999w, https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_8_for_2653519875-300x128.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_8_for_2653519875-768x327.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_8_for_2653519875-600x256.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1724px) 100vw, 1724px\" \/><\/a>Once SOLIDWORKS has loaded and connected to the platform, click the <strong data-renderer-mark=\"true\">Virtual Companions<\/strong> tab in the Task Pane, pick AURA or LEO, and you\u2019re ready for your first prompt.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_3iDTPbvLZJ renderer-heading-wrapper\" data-testid=\"renderer-heading-wrapper\" data-level=\"3\">\n<div class=\"_3iDTPbvLZJ renderer-heading-wrapper\" data-testid=\"renderer-heading-wrapper\" data-level=\"3\">\n<h3 id=\"Step-2:-Ask-AURA-for-knowledge-and-best-practices\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-local-id=\"623835b6\" data-renderer-start-pos=\"5785\">Step 2: Ask AURA for knowledge and best practices<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"5836\" data-local-id=\"0e55b0de\">Select <strong data-renderer-mark=\"true\">AURA<\/strong> as your companion, then type your prompt in the <strong data-renderer-mark=\"true\">Start Writing<\/strong> area at the bottom of the Task Pane.<a href=\"https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_9_for_2653519875.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-274738 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_9_for_2653519875.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1741\" height=\"983\" srcset=\"https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_9_for_2653519875.jpeg 1052w, https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_9_for_2653519875-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_9_for_2653519875-1024x578.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_9_for_2653519875-768x434.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_9_for_2653519875-600x339.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1741px) 100vw, 1741px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"5836\" data-local-id=\"0e55b0de\">Try asking the kind of question you\u2019d normally search the forums for, like the best way to model a threaded feature, or what to watch out for in a sheet metal design.<\/p>\n<div class=\"_3iDTPbvLZJ renderer-heading-wrapper\" data-testid=\"renderer-heading-wrapper\" data-level=\"3\">\n<h3 id=\"Step-3:-Put-LEO-to-work-on-your-design\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-local-id=\"2b7b1e26\" data-renderer-start-pos=\"6168\">Step 3: Put LEO to work on your design<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"6208\" data-local-id=\"40cbd4f7\">Select <strong data-renderer-mark=\"true\">LEO<\/strong> as your companion and type your prompt in the <strong data-renderer-mark=\"true\">Start Writing<\/strong> area.<\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"6286\" data-local-id=\"0bc275fd\">Here\u2019s the honest part: working with prompts is a different way of using SOLIDWORKS. You\u2019re describing what you want instead of hunting for the right command, and that takes a little getting used to.<\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"6487\" data-local-id=\"48619103\">That\u2019s why there\u2019s a built-in <strong data-renderer-mark=\"true\">prompt library<\/strong>. Open it either by:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ak-ul\" data-local-id=\"0e533460\" data-indent-level=\"1\">\n<li>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"6555\" data-local-id=\"2753da30\">Clicking the <strong data-renderer-mark=\"true\">Explore SOLIDWORKS AI<\/strong> icon at the top of the Task Pane, or<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"6630\" data-local-id=\"068c4437\">Opening the Virtual Companions menu in the Quick Access Tools<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"5836\" data-local-id=\"0e55b0de\"><a href=\"https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_10_for_2653519875.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-274744 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_10_for_2653519875.jpeg\" alt=\"Explore SOLIDWORKS AI prompt library\" width=\"1724\" height=\"795\" srcset=\"https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_10_for_2653519875.jpeg 1052w, https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_10_for_2653519875-300x138.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_10_for_2653519875-1024x472.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_10_for_2653519875-768x354.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_10_for_2653519875-600x277.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1724px) 100vw, 1724px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"5836\" data-local-id=\"0e55b0de\"><a href=\"https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_11_for_2653519875.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-274742 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_11_for_2653519875.jpeg\" alt=\"Explore SOLIDWORKS AI in the Quick Access Tools menu\" width=\"1725\" height=\"277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_11_for_2653519875.jpeg 1015w, https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_11_for_2653519875-300x48.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_11_for_2653519875-768x123.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_11_for_2653519875-600x96.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1725px) 100vw, 1725px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"6797\" data-local-id=\"33563b17\">Pick a category to see suggested prompts for all kinds of design tasks.<\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"6870\" data-local-id=\"0ab2682f\"><strong data-renderer-mark=\"true\">Our recommendation: start with Engineering Guidance.<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_12_for_2653519875.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-274740 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_12_for_2653519875.jpeg\" alt=\"Engineering Guidance prompts in the Explore SOLIDWORKS AI library\" width=\"1725\" height=\"1279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_12_for_2653519875.jpeg 944w, https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_12_for_2653519875-300x222.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_12_for_2653519875-768x569.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_12_for_2653519875-600x445.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1725px) 100vw, 1725px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"6996\" data-local-id=\"78c44224\">The prompts in this category relate to everyday modeling challenges, and they <strong data-renderer-mark=\"true\">don\u2019t require your work to be saved on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform<\/strong>. That makes it the easiest place for a new user to begin.<\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"7198\" data-local-id=\"49b2deae\">Click <strong data-renderer-mark=\"true\">Try this prompt<\/strong> on any example and LEO starts a new conversation on that topic, tied to the part, assembly or drawing you have open. LEO then asks you for whatever information it needs to help.<\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"7399\" data-local-id=\"32d7817e\">Work through the categories one at a time. The more familiar you get with how these prompts are phrased, the easier it becomes to write your own.<\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"7546\" data-local-id=\"3c0f280b\">Want to see everything that\u2019s new? Check out Dassault Syst\u00e8mes\u2019 <a class=\"_2hGPVj98eZ _2i3C1kYbGa _2kH23qT6kp _1ubuxonXvL _34b3D2vc3e _1NDpvb6wH8 _2wtOC9vc3e _3e11vU6wH8 _0hSAgbHZdu _00uqCY98eZ _3xtjKN0Rl6 _0H9qDF6wH8 _24h04i2Njc _1mT5xdRAKS _0bjKvDcjp5 _0WKd3G4z3T _23rrnHo10F _1UtDYzM7Tp _32C2rk98eZ _0i9AWA0Rl6 _0mm6KQ6wH8 _10n1R5M7Tp _0DCa9DjOvk _3932vv0Rl6 _02cRtH6wH8 _1B4rbIo10F _0clgaMM7Tp _3WzCGijOvk _0NqVRt0Rl6 _3BKYwu6wH8 _3sFUREDdj4 _0CMRbkAwSC _2nTuUYWfPD _3ADzdEWfPD _1warJ9WfPD _4scvAwWyeI\" title=\"https:\/\/r1132100503382-eu1-3dswym.3dexperience.3ds.com\/community\/swym:prd:R1132100503382:community:52?content=swym:prd:R1132100503382:wikitree:Xl878wGUQ2Ct7lXCWZVKxQ\" href=\"https:\/\/r1132100503382-eu1-3dswym.3dexperience.3ds.com\/community\/swym:prd:R1132100503382:community:52?content=swym:prd:R1132100503382:wikitree:Xl878wGUQ2Ct7lXCWZVKxQ\" data-renderer-mark=\"true\" data-is-router-link=\"false\" data-testid=\"link-with-safety\">What\u2019s New in SOLIDWORKS Design 2026x FD03<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"_3iDTPbvLZJ renderer-heading-wrapper\" data-testid=\"renderer-heading-wrapper\" data-level=\"3\">\n<h3 id=\"Step-4:-Use-AURA-outside-SOLIDWORKS\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-local-id=\"3bbe4c10\" data-renderer-start-pos=\"7656\">Step 4: Use AURA outside SOLIDWORKS<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"7693\" data-local-id=\"52e2889c\">You don\u2019t need SOLIDWORKS open to talk to AURA. Your Virtual Companion conversations are also available in the <strong data-renderer-mark=\"true\">3DSwym<\/strong> app, on the <strong data-renderer-mark=\"true\">Communities<\/strong> tab of both the <strong data-renderer-mark=\"true\">SOLIDWORKS Design<\/strong> and <strong data-renderer-mark=\"true\">Collaborative Designer for SOLIDWORKS<\/strong> role cockpits.<\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"7693\" data-local-id=\"52e2889c\"><a href=\"https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_13_for_2653519875.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-274746 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_13_for_2653519875.jpeg\" alt=\"Virtual Companions in 3DSwym from the SOLIDWORKS role cockpit\" width=\"1732\" height=\"866\" srcset=\"https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_13_for_2653519875.jpeg 1052w, https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_13_for_2653519875-300x150.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_13_for_2653519875-1024x512.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_13_for_2653519875-768x384.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/att_13_for_2653519875-600x300.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1732px) 100vw, 1732px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"7693\" data-local-id=\"52e2889c\">From there, you can ask best-practice questions without launching SOLIDWORKS, and even ask AURA to surface knowledge and insights from your company\u2019s internal 3DSwym communities.<\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"8175\" data-local-id=\"16b28f57\"><strong data-renderer-mark=\"true\">Note:<\/strong> Only AURA is available outside SOLIDWORKS. LEO works on the designs and drawings loaded in your session, so it\u2019s only accessible inside SOLIDWORKS Design, from the Virtual Companions tab.<\/p>\n<div class=\"_3iDTPbvLZJ renderer-heading-wrapper\" data-testid=\"renderer-heading-wrapper\" data-level=\"2\">\n<h2 id=\"Best-Practices-for-Getting-Started\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-local-id=\"65fee16a\" data-renderer-start-pos=\"8373\">Best Practices for Getting Started<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"8409\" data-local-id=\"499b23b9\">This is where most teams succeed or struggle.<\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"8456\" data-local-id=\"00d687c4\"><strong data-renderer-mark=\"true\">\u2714 Start small.<\/strong> Don\u2019t try to overhaul your entire workflow on day one.<\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"8527\" data-local-id=\"068d755e\"><strong data-renderer-mark=\"true\">\u2714 Use the prompt library.<\/strong> It\u2019s the fastest way to learn what LEO can do and how to ask for it.<\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"8623\" data-local-id=\"678ebfb4\"><strong data-renderer-mark=\"true\">\u2714 Focus on real problems.<\/strong> Look for repetitive tasks, bottlenecks and manual processes.<\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"8711\" data-local-id=\"7009a600\"><strong data-renderer-mark=\"true\">\u2714 Validate everything.<\/strong> AI suggestions still need engineering judgment.<\/p>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"8783\" data-local-id=\"0fe19480\"><strong data-renderer-mark=\"true\">\u2714 Bring your team along gradually.<\/strong> Adoption works best when it\u2019s incremental.<\/p>\n<div class=\"_3iDTPbvLZJ renderer-heading-wrapper\" data-testid=\"renderer-heading-wrapper\" data-level=\"2\">\n<h2 id=\"Final-Thoughts\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-local-id=\"548e0ad5\" data-renderer-start-pos=\"8865\">Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p data-renderer-start-pos=\"8881\" data-local-id=\"6401fce4\">AI in SOLIDWORKS is evolving quickly, and the Virtual Companions will keep gaining new skills. 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