Just got off the phone with Solid works Corporate fraud (I Think) division in Boston. and they say that if you get a drawing or any other file produced from a Solid Works student edition file, that you can be held liable for using it. So I would check with any other software manufacturer what their policy is when getting a file from a student edition app. Some people will do anything for a buck. not this one How can you tell if it is a student version? it will usually have a watermark indicating "ACADEMIC VERISON"- not for commercial use