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Just came across an interesting article. SolidWorks 2017 will be offered in 3 month and 12 month subscription options (in addition to perpetual).
http://www.engineering.com/DesignSoftware/DesignSoftwareArticles/ArticleID/13147/Breaking-NewsSOLIDWORKS-to-Offer-Three-Month-and-One-Year-Term-Licensing.aspx