| License type | Who it’s for | How to obtain | |--------------|--------------|---------------| | | Companies that need full‑feature, long‑term use. | Purchase directly from a Dassault Systèmes reseller or via the online 3DEXPERIENCE portal. | | Floating/Network License | Enterprises with many engineers sharing seats. | Same as above; the license server (LM‑X‑86) distributes seats. | | Academic/Educational | Universities, schools, and students. | Free or heavily discounted via the Dassault Systèmes Academic Program (requires proof of enrollment). | | Student Trial (30‑day) | Individuals who want to evaluate the software. | Register on the Dassault Systèmes website → “Free Trial” → receive a temporary license key. | | Maintenance & Upgrade | Existing license holders who need R32 or later. | Contact your reseller or the Customer Care portal to request the R32 media package. |
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If you are a student, pursue the academic pathway via the 3DEXPERIENCE Edu platform. If you are a business, contact your local Dassault Systèmes reseller for a quote on V5-6R2022 (R32) or, preferably, the latest V5-6R2024 (R34). The cost of a legitimate subscription is trivial compared to the legal and security nightmare of a crack. | License type | Who it’s for |