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SolidWorks

Education Edition
Academic Year 2010-2011
Installation Instructions


Preparation

Verify that your system meets the criteria specified in www.solidworks.com/System_Requirements.

Back up all SolidWorks files (parts, assemblies, and drawings, document templates, sheet formats, library
features, and form tools) before upgrading to SolidWorks 2010. Files you open and saved in SolidWorks
2010 cannot be opened in earlier versions.

To minimize disk space consumed, please consider uninstalling your older Education Edition and using a
new installation of the new Education Edition product. If you uninstall the older version please be sure to
also uninstall Simulation products, along with older versions of eDrawings, DWGeditor, etc.

Locate your Serial Number (S/N). The number typically begins with 9710 (Network) or 9701 (Stand
Alone). NEW Customer S/N is located on the front of the box on a sticker. CURRENT Customer - S/N is
located inside SolidWorks under HELP then ABOUT SOLIDWORKS. If you cannot find or you have
misplaced your number, contact your local educational reseller to obtain one.

Uninstall any alpha, beta, or pre-release versions of the SolidWorks software.


Installation and Licensing Process














You are ready to begin your installation of the
SolidWorks

Education Edition!
Network Users Only



Section 2
Page 21
Section 1
Network Stand Alone
Ver. 4
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STEPS FOR SECTION 1: NETWORK INSALLATION:
1. Remove previous SolidNetWork License Managers
2. Remove previous SolidWorks software
3. Install 2010 SolidNetWork License Manager
4. Activate 2010 Network License
5. Install SolidWorks software on individual clients

Note: At the present time, Windows 7 is not officially supported as a SolidNetWork License Manager.
However, the EDU team, has tested the SolidNetWork License Manager on Windows 7 and has
provided in this document.




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Section 1 | SolidWorks

Education Edition Installation (Network)

Note: If you are installing SolidWorks on a Network with Restricted Rights, please go to the Customer Portal
for additional documentation or contact your local reseller for assistance.

This step is only for users who are on NETWORK. If you purchased a Stand Alone, proceed to
Section 2 in the installation process.


Note:
All previous SolidWorks License Managers must be removed from your computer before beginning the
installation of the new SolidWorks License Manager (i.e. 2009 must be removed before installing 2010).

The SolidWorks License Manager must be installed on the machine that will be used to distribute SolidWorks
licenses on your network.

The SolidWorks License Manager for 2010 will license all SolidWorks EDU applications., including SolidWorks
Simulaton, SolidWorks Sustainability, eDrawings and PhotoView 360.


Remove previous SolidNetWork License Managers

1. Stop the Licensing Service on
the host machine.



For Window XP, open the Task
Manager from the Control Panel
and select the Processes tab and
click the Image Name header to
sort in alphabetical order. Locate
Imgrd.exe process and select
End Process.



For Windows 7, select System
from Control Panel to view the
Task Manager.

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2. Launch Add/Remove
programs and uninstall the
previous version of the
installation Manager. Access
Add/Remove programs
from Start > Control Panel
> Add/Remove Programs.
Locate the SolidWorks
SolidNetWork License
Manager and select
Remove.

- Once the remove option is
selected you will be
prompted to confirm the
products to uninstall.

- The product will then
uninstall itself. A progress
only box will appear.









- After the product
uninstall is complete,
close the
Add/Remove
programs window
and launch Windows
Explorer. Locate the
folder in which the
license manager was
previously installed
to and delete it. By
default the license
manager is installed
to: C:\Program
Files\SolidWorks
SolidNetWork
License Manager.






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Remove previous SolidWorks Software

1. If required, uninstall SolidWorks using Add/Remove Programs.

2. If required, Delete SolidWorks folders located in C:\ Program Files\SolidWorks Corp








Begin 2010 SolidNetWork License Manager Installation


1. Insert your 2010 SolidWorks DVD in your local DVD Drive to begin the software installation
process. If SolidWorks Master Setup does not come up automatically, select My Computer and
double click the DVD drive and double-click setup.exe. Generally your DVD drive is the D: drive.
Note: Once DVD is placed in your local DVD Drive, the SolidWorks 2010 SP2.1
Installation Manager will appear. Select Administrative image and server products and
SolidWorks License Manager. Unselect Create or update an Administrative Image.
Click Next.

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2. The next screen will prompt you for your SolidWorks and associated products serial number.
Enter your product serial number. Click Next.


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Note: Server Installation Status will appear.


Note: Once done checking for Updates, the SolidWorks SolidNetWork License Manager Setup
will appear.
Click Next.


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3. Enter your SolidWorks SolidNetWork Serial Number, Click Next.



4. The next screen will show the default installation location for the license manager; it is
recommended that you do no change its location. Click Next.



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6. The final screen before the installation is a confirmation. Select Install to continue. The
installation will begin and the server product will be installed.




- After the
installation is complete
there will be a
confirmation of the
successful install. Once
completed the
Installation Manager
confirms the product(s)
are installed correctly.

7. Select Finish
and close the
installation
manager. This
completes the
installation of
the SolidWorks
SolidNetWork
License
Manager.





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Activate 2010 SolidnetWork License
- 2010 introduced a new licensing method for network licenses. The new process will require
internet connectivity to activate the license on the SolidWorks server.
- What does this mean for the user?
- The end user will no longer need a license file or existing dongle. The dongle must be returned to
your value added reseller.

1. To activate the
newly installed
software go to
Start > All
programs >
SolidWorks
2010 >
SolidWorks
License
Manager >
SolidNetWork
License Manger.


2. A message box will
appear prompting you
to activate a license
because one does not
exist; select Yes to
activate the license.



Port exceptions can be done after installing the license manager.
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A server information window will appear that will allow you to choose the license server port(s)
and apply an options file if desired. It is recommended that you select the option for firewall in
use on this server. Select Next to continue.




The SolidWorks Product Activation
window will appear and you will be
required to fill out an email to
associate to the activation. Enter an
email address and select Next.

Note: If you do not have internet
access, please contact your Value
Added Reseller.













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The product will now activate via internet.



3. After a successful activation there will
be a succeeded message which will
show all the products associated with
your serial number.






4. Select Finish, completing activation.
The license manager will appear and
you can close it out to complete the
activation process.














SolidnetWork License Installation is complete.
Note: You will need to add exceptions in your firewall software, example shown in Windows XP
and Windows 7 Firewall settings on the next page. For Windows 7, skip the Windows XP firewall
section and go to Page 15.



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For Windows XP Firewall

1. Select Security Center from the Control Panel.




2. If the Windows Firewall is on, Click Windows
Firewall and then select Exceptions Tab.
Select the Add Program button. Otherwise,
skip Firewall insrtructions



















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For Windows XP Firewall

3. Browse to the folder where you
installed the SolidWorks
SolidNetwork License Manager and
select both Lmgrd.exe and sw_d.exe.













If lmgrd.exe is added successfully, lmgrd.exe will
appear in the list of programs.








If sw_d.exe is added successfully, sw_d.exe will
appear in the list of programs.











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For Windows 7 Firewall


1. Bring up the Control Panel and Select System and Security


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For Windows 7 Firewall

2. If the Windows Firewall is enabled, Allow programs through the firewall.





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For Windows 7 Firewall

3. Click allow another program





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For Windows 7 Firewall

And Browse to the folder where you installed the SolidWorks SolidNetwork License Manager.
Add both executables.
Lmgrde.exe and sw_d.exe


When lmgrd.exe is added successful to the exceptions list, it will appear as Accresso Software
Inc in the list of Allowed programs

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For Windows 7 Firewall


When sw_d is allowed successfully, it will as sw_dn in the allowed programs list.









NOTE: You have now finished installing the SolidWorks License Manager. You must now go
to your client computers, and insert the DVD and proceed as follows on steps.

Before beginning the installation process, please be sure to close out of all SolidWorks programs
currently open on your computer.

You can also install SolidWorks on your server machine. Follow the instructions in the next
section.







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Section 2 | SolidWorks

Education Edition Installation (Stand Alone or

Client)


Note: For SolidWorks Network install, the software does not get installed on the network machine
(Server). SolidWorks should be installed on the user machines (Client).

Before beginning the installation process, please be sure to close out of all SolidWorks programs
currently open on your computer.




1. On the CLIENT Machine Insert DVD. Select Individual (on this computer). Click Next in
lower right corner.








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2. For new installation enter your serial number below (24 digits). Click Next.


Note: The message in the center of the window under the green bar, Connecting to SolidWorks
will appear.
You may see a screen that a newer version is available, ALWAYS select continue installing
from DVD and click Next.
Go to step 3 for individual installation




















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FOR NETWORK CLIENT INSTALATION ONLY!





2a. During the installation you will be presented with the following screen
(if the computer you have installed SolidWorks on is not the license server). Click Add.




2b. Enter your license server and the port number that you specified in step 12.
The default port is 25734. Enter it as portNumber@computerName. Then click OK














FOR NETWORK CLIENT INSTALLATION ONLY
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3. After you have clicked Next, the SolidWorks 2010 SP2.1 Installation Manager will guide you
through the installation. Accept Defaults on the screen (DO NOT change anything) Click Install
Now to continue installation.



Note: The screen below will pop-up when installation is in process

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4. Installation is Complete! Select how often you would like to receive product updates, confirm
your participation in a survey, then click Finish. In most classrooms, we recommend clearing the
check for updated every x days


Survey Screen:


5. When you start SolidWorks Education Edition for the first time,
Adobe Acrobat. Registration prompt will show.

Note: Depending upon
your computer
configuration you may
or may not need to
restart your computer.

Installing SolidWorks
will also install
Simulation products
automatically. You do
not have to re-install
Simulation after the
SolidWorks installation
is complete.
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Click I prefer not to register online (Recommended for classroom install), the Click OK to
continue.
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6. DVD is now installed. Start SolidWorks from the desktop.

For Standalone Client Only.

Once SolidWorks icon is selected, the SolidWorks Product Activation will appear.
Click Next, to continue with activation.
















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7. To activate you SolidWorks product you must request a license key from SolidWorks. The
SolidWorks Product Activation will help you collect the information necessary to activate your
product. Choose which method and then click Next.























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8. Now you are done registering your SolidWorks Education Edition. Click Finish.


































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YOU CAN NOW RUN
SOLIDWORKS EDUCATION EDITION!


More information about installation options is available in the SolidWorks 2010 Installation Guide