The CoCreate OneSpace Modeling PE for Education Programs provide free software for faculty and students on both campus and home PCs. Extensive support and training materials are also included in this worldwide program, as well as contacts to local companies seeking to employ students and graduates.

What academic institutions qualify for this program?

High schools, elementary schools, vocational schools, colleges, polytechnics, and universities.

Do you count my company's training center as an academic institution?

No — However please contact us as we may well be able to accommodate your needs using other products and services.

What is included in the OneSpace Modeling PE for Education Programs?

• Free software for every PC on campus and at home, including CoCreate OneSpace Modeling PE (comprehensive 3D CAD software) and CoCreate OneSpace Drafting ( comprehensive 2D CAD software)
• Networked deployment and management
• Extensive supporting materials         
• Self-paced how to Quickstart Projects
• Classroom based training materials   
• Online user forums
• Your own academic web pages, including links to your academic institution's website, relevant institutional pages, professional association pages, other universities taking part in the program, and local companies and employers using CoCreate Software that are good recruiting channels

We already use 3D and 2D CAD in our courses â€” why should I consider the OneSpace Modeling PE for Education Program?

Parametric CAD systems are common in the market. CoCreate OneSpace Modeling offers an innovative explicit approach to 3D product development that is seen as an emerging trend within the industry. This approach gives Microsoft Office-like productivity to your students designing in 3D. Here are some scenarios to consider:

Switch to OneSpace Modeling — enrich the design skills of the student community by focusing more on design than understanding the complex approach of most other 3D CAD systems. This results in students rich in design skills rather than cumbersome CAD operations.

Run OneSpace Modeling alongside existing 3D CAD tools — broaden the technical skills base of the student community to include the preferred CAD tools of leading high tech companies.

Academic enrichment - Explain parametric versus explicit modeling based approaches through hands on sessions, so that students understand the two product development approaches used in the 3D CAD industry.

I am a faculty member — Can I try the software before registering my academic institution? 

Yes. Faculty members can simply register for a trial account, download and install OneSpace Modeling PE, and review the supporting materials. Trial use is limited to two PCs. To equip all campus and home PCs with the free 2D and 3D CAD software, a faculty member must enroll the academic institution in the program.

I’m a student — can I enroll my academic institution for the OneSpace Modeling PE for Eductation Program? 

No — only a faculty member can enroll the academic institution. Students have two choices:

• Register for an individual copy of OneSpace Modeling PE (register yourself and use the software on a maximum of two PCs).
• Simply ask a faculty member within the academic institution to sign up for the program.

What do I need to do to enroll my academic institution in the OneSpace Modeling PE for Education Program?

All we need is details of your academic institution, including:

• The name of your academic institution
•  Your contact details (you must be a faculty member)
• The number of PC's you wish to install the free software on
• The email domain(s) used by your institution, so that only your institutions students and staff can register
• The estimated number of students that will access the software yearly
• Agreement to the Terms and Conditions

How can I get CoCreate Software?

Once your academic institution is enrolled, you can download the software:

• Installing on campus classroom PCs — You can download an installation package on one PC, and provide access to OneSpace Modeling PE and CoCreate OneSpace Drafting across the PC network.
• Installing on Home PCs — Download and install OneSpace Modeling PE and CoCreate OneSpace Drafting on up to two Home PCs per registered user.

I typically teach design using 2D CAD — Does CoCreate Software have 2D CAD?

Yes. The OneSpace Modeling PE for Education Program provides access to CoCreate OneSpace Drafting. OneSpace Drafting is our 2D CAD software that offers mechanical engineers and designers a complete 2D CAD system tailored precisely to their needs.

How easy is it to install in my CAD classroom?

Installing on campus classroom PCs requires installation of the CoCreate OneSpace License Server and then OneSpace Modeling PE and CoCreate OneSpace Drafting. The OneSpace License Server will issue the maximum number of seats you requested during enrollment.

Are my students allowed to use CoCreate Software on their home computers?

Yes — we encourage faculty staff to promote the software to their students. When faculty staff enrolls the academic institution, they receive a special student referral code. Students can register directly with CoCreate, using the student referral code. This ensures students can access and use exactly the same software that is available in the classroom.

I've moved to a new educational establishment. Can I re-register my OneSpace Modeling PE for Education Program?

Contact us and confirm your move. We will register you at the new academic institution, and you will be able to use your new email to access a new account.

Is the 3D CAD software of CoCreate OneSpace Modeling different from OneSpace Modeling PE my friends are using or the OneSpace Modeling 3D CAD software my students use in their summer jobs?

The software is essentially functionally identical, with one major exception. The design data created with the educational version of OneSpace Modeling is not sharable with the commercial versions of OneSpace Modeling. To make sure you can share 3D design data with your friends using OneSpace Modeling PE, you can freely exchange design data between the free OnePE versions and educational version.

I've completed my academic studies, can I continue to using CoCreate Software?

No — the program's software is only for students attending an academic institution — once you have completed your studies you must discontinue use of the program's software. However, you can re-register and use OneSpace Modeling PE privately using your private email and contact details — you can freely exchange data been the two versions.

What if I or my students need help with using CoCreate Software?

OneSpace Modeling PE includes online Quickstart Projects that aid in learning the 3D CAD software, as well as the detailed help and classroom training materials.

OneSpace Modeling PE is a Windows®-native application, so if you know how to use popular Windows programs, you're already on your way to learning how to use it.

Your teacher or professor might be a good resource for questions and help. However, if you have a problem you can't solve by yourself, you can log on to the OneSpace Modeling PE International Forum.  The forum offers a valuable source of assistance, from other students and users of OneSpace Modeling PE.

Is OneSpace Modeling PE time limited?

The Home PC edition has no time limit. We only ask that when you complete your studies, you re-register to use OneSpace Modeling PE, and discontinue using the program'ssoftware.

The software installed in the campus classroom has a time limit of 36 months before expiring — the software can be reactivated by simply requesting new time limited passwords and copying them into the OneSpace License Server. The time limit is to ensure classrooms are upgrading to the software to the latest release on at least a 36 month cycle.

What if I need more capabilities than what is offered by OneSpace Modeling PE for Education Program?

The OneSpace Modeling PE for Education Program provides free software that can be a core part of the curriculum of any design, engineering, and technology course, from short courses up to the level of multi-year engineering degrees.

Academic institutions may require more capabilities, for example, when working on joint projects with industry, or in areas of advanced engineering research. For these needs, academic institutions should consider the CoCreate Educational Packages. To learn about how the Educational Packages offers a broad range of advanced capabilities at a very attractive price, click here »

I only teach courses lasting a few weeks — will my students be able to learn and experience OneSpace Modeling PE?

Yes, even for courses lasting a few weeks, students will be able to experience the software. Students simply register, download the software to their home PCs, and follow the online Quickstart Projects. These "how to" tutorials get students working with the software straight away. The program offers extensive supporting materials, including self-paced tutorial projects, classroom based training materials, and online discussion forums.

I’m already using CoCreate Software products in my academic institution, can I use take advantage of the OneSpace Modeling PE for Education Program?

Yes, as long as you meet the general conditions of the Education Program, you can use the OneSpace Modeling PE software. Please be aware that 3D design data created with CoCreate OneSpace Modeling is not compatible with OneSpace Modeling PE. 2D design data created with CoCreate OneSpace Drafting is compatible.

We can offer the following options to academic institutions already using CoCreate Software products:

• One time conversion of any 3D design data created within CoCreate OneSpace Modeling into a format usable by OneSpace Modeling PE
• Access to training materials developed by the academic institution via the tailored landing page