Solidworks Install Guide
Solidworks Install Guide
Administration Guide
Contents
SolidWorks Installation and Administration Guide............................................................5
Individual Installation or Administrative Image.........................................................................................5
Initiating SolidWorks Installation..............................................................................................................6
Individual Installations.......................................................................................................8
Installation on Individual Computers........................................................................................................8
Administration of Individual Installations................................................................................................10
Modifying an Installation...................................................................................................................10
Repairing an Installation...................................................................................................................11
Rolling Back an Individual Installation to a Previous Service Pack..................................................11
Removing an Installation..................................................................................................................11
Upgrading to a New Release...........................................................................................................12
Product Coexistence Rules..............................................................................................................13
Multiple Installations........................................................................................................14
Deploying to Multiple Clients..................................................................................................................14
Using Administrative Images.................................................................................................................14
Creating an Administrative Image from the Installation Manager.....................................................14
Administrative Image Option Editor..................................................................................................15
Deploying an Administrative Image to Clients Through Email.........................................................19
Advertising an Administrative Image to Clients................................................................................19
Command-Line Deployment..................................................................................................................19
Creating an Administrative Image from the Command Line ............................................................19
Preparing Clients for Command-Line Installation from an Administrative Image.............................20
Installing from the Administrative Image Using the Command Line.................................................28
Command-Line Properties...............................................................................................................30
Deploying an Administrative Image Using Microsoft Active Directory..............................................41
Administration of Multiple Installations...................................................................................................43
Upgrading Administrative Images to a New Release.......................................................................43
Service Pack Product Update Administration...................................................................................46
Removing an Installation..................................................................................................................48
Workgroup PDM..............................................................................................................49
Workgroup PDM Viewer........................................................................................................................50
Installing a Workgroup PDM Server......................................................................................................51
Configuring Workgroup PDM for Clients................................................................................................51
Configuring the Workgroup PDM Viewer to Connect to a Different Vault Location.........................51
Configuring Mime Types for Document Downloading .....................................................................52
Workgroup PDM Client Access..............................................................................................................52
Workgroup PDM VaultAdmin Administration.........................................................................................53
Initial Login to Workgroup PDM VaultAdmin....................................................................................53
Upgrading the Workgroup PDM Vault Server..................................................................................53
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Contents
Server Installation..................................................................................................................................94
Summary................................................................................................................................................94
System Check Warnings........................................................................................................................95
Toolbox Options.....................................................................................................................................95
Notes About Configuring SolidWorks Toolbox.................................................................................97
UNC Format.....................................................................................................................................99
Uninstall Products..................................................................................................................................99
Legal Notices................................................................................................................100
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SolidWorks Installation and
Administration Guide
This guide describes installation, licensing, upgrading and administration of SolidWorks
products for both individual installations and multiple installations.
Installation Installation
Installation on one or a few computers. Creation of an administrative image that is
deployed to a number of client computers.
Licensing Licensing
License activation or network licensing. License activation or network licensing.
Upgrades Upgrades
Moving individual computers to a new Moving multiple computers to a new release
release. by updating the administrative image used
to install on those computers.
Administration Administration
Service packs, modifying, and so on. Network licensing administration, services,
Workgroup PDM, vault administration, and
so on.
SolidWorks Installation Manager enables you to configure settings for SolidWorks product
components, including SolidWorks, SolidWorks Toolbox, PhotoView 360, Workgroup PDM,
and SolidWorks SolidNetWork License Manager.
Workgroup PDM is project data management software that runs inside the SolidWorks
environment or as a standalone application inside SolidWorks Explorer. Workgroup PDM
controls projects with procedures for check out, check in, revision control, and other
administration tasks.
SolidNetWork License Manager supports multiple license clients by distributing licenses
to clients on the network. This allows the number of users to exceed the number of
licenses by using floating licenses.
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If you are installing on only one computer, or if you manage dozens or hundreds of
computers, the choice is obvious. For situations in between, consider the following
comparisons.
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1. Browse to the SolidWorks Web site.
2. Login as a Subscription Service Customer, using your email address and
password, or your SolidWorks serial number.
3. Under Self Service, click Download Software and Updates.
4. Under Download Software, select the SolidWorks version and service pack
to download.
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Individual Installations
Installation on Individual Computers
You can install SolidWorks on an individual computer using several installation methods.
The SolidWorks Installation Manager performs the installation, tailoring the installation
to the products you have purchased. Before you start the installation:
Have your SolidWorks serial number available.
Verify that you have a working internet connection.
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Installation Method Summary of the Process
Using the SolidWorks installation Insert the appropriate DVD disk into the computer
media disk drive.
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Installation Method Summary of the Process
Downloading from the SolidWorks
customer Web site. 1. Browse to the SolidWorks Web site.
2. Login as a Subscription Service Customer, using
your email address and password, or your
SolidWorks serial number.
3. Under Self Service, click Download Software
and Updates.
4. Under Download Software, click the SolidWorks
version you wish to install.
When the installation is complete, start the SolidWorks application and activate the license.
Modifying an Installation
You can modify an installation to install products that have not been installed or to remove
products.
If you installed SolidWorks and purchased an add-in at a later time, you can modify the
installation to include the new add-in. You must install the add-in on each individual
machine.
Workgroup PDM is not installed if you are modifying your original SolidWorks package
to include SolidWorks Professional or SolidWorks Premium.
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To see the available features for each product, click + next to that product and
then click the icon next to the product or feature to change the installation actions.
When you change a product selection from the initial specification, an asterisk (*)
appears next to that product component in the listing.
7. On the Summary screen, click Modify Now.
8. On the Installation is Complete screen, click Finish.
Repairing an Installation
If you encounter problems with an installed SolidWorks Product, you can use the
SolidWorks Installation Manager to repair the installation.
You can repair an individual installation. You cannot repair an administrative image;
you must uninstall and then reinstall the administrative image.
Removing an Installation
You can remove an installation on an individual computer or in a client/server environment.
3. In Windows, open the Control Panel and double-click Add or Remove Programs.
4. In Add or Remove Programs, select the product component to remove.
In some cases, you might find multiple SolidWorks Service Pack components
for a given major release version. To remove a SolidWorks major release, remove
all Service Pack elements for that major release in Add or Remove Programs.
5. Click Remove.
6. In the SolidWorks Installation Manager, on the Products to Remove screen:
a) Select the products to remove.
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By default, all product components are selected.
Upgrade Caveats
Products that can have multiple installations with different major versions do not always
support major upgrades, or the ability to upgrade between major versions as a single
operation.
In this case, the Installation Manager simulates the upgrade by first installing the new
version, then removing the old one. At this time, the core SolidWorks product and
DWGeditor support major upgrades, while the other products do not.
The consequences of this are:
When upgrading the core SolidWorks product and DWGeditor between major versions:
Your existing installed locations do not change.
The upgrade can be rolled back if an error occurs or the you cancel during the
upgrade.
When other products are upgraded between major versions:
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Each product is first installed as a new product to a new location, then the original
installation is removed.
Once started, the upgrade cannot be rolled back if an error occurs or if you cancel
during the upgrade.
Rule Examples
Multiple major release versions of a core SolidWorks 2009 SP3.0, and SolidWorks
SolidWorks product are allowed, regardless 2010 SP0.0 can coexist on the same
of service pack or major release (with the computer.
exception of the three products mentioned
However, if SolidWorks 2010 SP0.0 is
below).
installed on a computer, and you install
SolidWorks 2010 SP1.0, Installation
Manager replaces the SP0.0 version with
the new SP1.0 version.
SolidWorks 2010 SP0.0 and 2010 SP1.0 will
not coexist on the same computer.
Only one version of the following products If SolidWorks 2010 SP0.0 is installed,
is allowed on the computer: DWGeditor is upgraded to 2010 SP0.0, even
if an earlier major release of SolidWorks
DWGeditor
remains on the computer.
Workgroup PDM Server
SolidNetWork License Manager
Only one version of an included product can If SolidWorks 2010 SP0.0 is upgraded to
be installed for any major version. 2010 SP1.0, SolidWorks Explorer 2010
SP0.0 will automatically upgrade to 2010
SP1.0. However, SolidWorks Explorer 2009
SP4.0 can also exist on the computer.
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Multiple Installations
Deploying to Multiple Clients
You can install the SolidWorks product on multiple clients by creating an administrative
image and then deploying the installation to clients.
The process for deploying to multiple clients is:
1. Create an administrative image.
Creating an Administrative Image from the Installation Manager on page 14
Creating an Administrative Image from the Command Line on page 19
2. Deploy the administrative image to clients.
Deploying an Administrative Image to Clients Through Email on page 19
Installing from the Administrative Image Using the Command Line on page 28
3. Implement licensing.
Administering Individual Licenses on page 55
Administering Licenses Using a SolidNetWork License Manager on page 56
To manage groups of users with multiple products and serial numbers, see Administrative
Image Option Editor on page 15.
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1. Start SolidWorks Installation Manager (as described under Initiating SolidWorks
Installation on page 6).
2. On the Welcome screen, select the following:
Administrative Image and Server products
Create or update an administrative image.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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To add a group:
1. Right-click Global Settings and then click Add
Group.
2. Enter the group name.
To add machines:
1. Right-click an existing group or Global Settings
and then click Add Machine.
To move a machine out of a Drag the machine onto Global Settings or onto a
group: different group.
To delete a group or machine: Right-click the group or machine and then click Delete
Group or Delete Machine.
To delete all groups and Right-click Global Settings and then click Delete All.
machines:
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Option settings are inherited as you move down the hierarchy. For example:
Settings defined for Global Settings are inherited by all groups and machines.
Settings defined for a group are inherited by all machines within that group.
You can change option settings for a machine or group to override default or inherited
settings. When you change an option setting from the default or its inherited value, that
option is highlighted.
To revert option settings to the original inherited values, right-click the group or
machine and then click Revert to Global Settings (for a group or machine that is
not a group member) or Revert to Group Settings (for a machine that is a group
member).
1. Click the object to modify (for example, Global Settings, a group, or a machine).
2. On the tabs to the right, specify the option settings.
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Option tab Option settings
Serial Numbers Enter serial numbers for the various products to install.
Specify the port and server for a SolidWorks Network
License (SNL) Server. For details, see Network License
Overview.
Standard Libraries Use existing standard Toolbox library files or install new
library files.
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Deploying an Administrative Image to Clients Through Email
Once you have created a shared administrative image directory, you can notify clients
by email.
Configure the administrative image directory to be shared on a machine that is accessible
to other computers (for example, through a UNC Format on page 99).
You can send an email containing a link to
admin_image_install_dir\StartSWInstall.hta to all clients. Clients would then open
the file and click Install SolidWorks products now to start the installation from the
administrative image.
If you are upgrading an administrative image to a new SolidWorks version, you can
configure your administrative image location and share properties so that any clients
that installed previously using that image will upgrade automatically. For details,
see Upgrading Clients from Administrative Images on page 44.
Command-Line Deployment
You can automatically deploy an administrative image using a command prompt or batch
file (silent installation).
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If you create an administrative image from the command line, you must create and
deploy a MSI File Locations for Administrative Images on page 39.
Installing these Windows components manually is required only if you are installing
from an administrative image that was created manually using the command line
or through Microsoft Active Directory. If you use the Installation Manager to create
and install the administrative image, these Windows components are installed
automatically.
Visual Studio Tools for Contains a tool set supporting Visual Studio applications.
Applications
Visual Studio Remote Provides a debugging environment for 64-bit operating
Debugger systems.
.NET Framework 3.0 Contains the common language runtime and .NET
Framework components that are necessary to run .NET
Framework applications.
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Windows Desktop Search Supports fast searches of files and data across different
(optional) data sources and locations, including the local computer
and shared networks.
Visual C++ Redistributable Package and .NET Framework 3.0 are required for all
SolidWorks products, not just the core SolidWorks product.
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Operating System: Windows 2003 32-bit
SolidWorks Media: 32-bit version for Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7
Windows Installer: (Not applicable)
Office Web Components: owc11.exe
Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable Package: vcredist_x86.exe
Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Package: vcredist_x86.exe
Visual Studio Tools for Applications: vsta_aide.msi
Visual Studio Remote Debugger: (Not applicable)
.NET Framework: dotnetfx3.exe
Windows Desktop Search (optional):
WindowsDesktopSearch-KB917013-V301-Srv2K3-x86-lang.exe
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Operating System: Windows 2003 64-bit
SolidWorks Media: 64-bit version for Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7
Windows Installer: (Not applicable)
Office Web Components: owc11.exe
Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable Package: vcredist_x86.exe
vcredist_x64.exe
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Operating System: Windows 2008 32-bit
SolidWorks Media: 32-bit version for Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7
Windows Installer: (Not applicable)
Office Web Components: owc11.exe
Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable Package: vcredist_x86.exe
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Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Package: vcredist_x86.exe
Visual Studio Tools for Applications: vsta_aide.msi
Visual Studio Remote Debugger: (Not applicable)
.NET Framework: .NET Framework 3.0 and Windows
Desktop Search are features of the
Windows Desktop Search (optional):
operating system.
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Operating System: Windows 2008 64-bit
SolidWorks Media: 64-bit version for Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7
Windows Installer: (Not applicable)
Office Web Components: owc11.exe
Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable Package: vcredist_x86.exe
vcredist_x64.exe
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Operating System: Windows XP 64-bit
SolidWorks Media: 32-bit version for Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7
Windows Installer: (Not applicable)
Office Web Components: owc11.exe
Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable Package: vcredist_x86.exe
Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Package: vcredist_x86.exe
Visual Studio Tools for Applications: vsta_aide.msi
Visual Studio Remote Debugger: rdbgexp.msi
.NET Framework: dotnetfx3_x64.exe
Windows Desktop Search (optional):
WindowsDesktopSearch-KB917013-V301-Srv2K3_XP-x64-enu.exe
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Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Package: vcredist_x86.exe
Visual Studio Tools for Applications: vsta_aide.msi
Visual Studio Remote Debugger: (Not applicable)
.NET Framework: .NET Framework 3.0 and Windows
Desktop Search are features of the
Windows Desktop Search (optional):
operating system.
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Operating System: Windows 7 64-bit
SolidWorks Media: 64-bit version for Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7
Windows Installer: (Not applicable)
Office Web Components: owc11.exe
Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable Package: vcredist_x86.exe
vcredist_x64.exe
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Installation on Windows 2003 or Windows 2008 is supported only for Workgroup PDM
Server and SolidNetWork License (SNL) Server.
1. Ensure that the target computer has at least 290 MB of available disk space and a
valid TEMP directory.
2. Install Office Web Components by running this command:
administrative_image_directory \OfficeWeb_11\owc11.exe
3. For Windows XP, install Windows Installer:
administrative_image_directory
\WindowsInstaller\WindowsInstaller-KB893803-v2-x86.exe
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administrative_image_directory
\Microsoft_C++_2005_Redistributable\vcredist_x86.exe /Q
5. Install the Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Package:
administrative_image_directory
\Microsoft_C++_2008_Redistributable\vcredist_x86.exe /Q
6. For Windows XP, install Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 using Windows Server Update
Services.
1. Ensure that the target computer has at least 620 MB of available disk space and a
valid TEMP directory.
2. Install Office Web Components by running this command:
administrative_image_directory \OfficeWeb_11\owc11.exe
3. Install the Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable Package:
administrative_image_directory
\Microsoft_C++_2005_Redistributable\vcredist_x64.exe /Q
administrative_image_directory
\Microsoft_C++_2005_Redistributable\vcredist_x86.exe /Q
Both the 32-bit and the 64-bit versions of this package must be installed.
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administrative_image_directory
\Microsoft_C++_2008_Redistributable\vcredist_x86.exe /Q
Both the 32-bit and the 64-bit versions of this package must be installed.
5. For Windows XP, install Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 using Windows Server Update
Services.
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SolidWorks Client
Chinese-Simplified language
PhotoWorks add-in
Participation in the feedback program
DWGeditor
Standalone license
eDrawings Client
Log performance
Italian language
All features
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SolidWorks Explorer and Workgroup PDM add-in
SolidWorks Explorer with Workgroup PDM add-in
Command-Line Properties
Command-line properties describe here include feature properties, global properties,
product-specific properties and Windows location conventions.
SolidWorks does not support product installation using the ADDSOURCE option.
In this table:
Properties are case sensitive, cannot contain spaces or dashes, and must be separated
by commas.
The command must be in English regardless of the language installed.
SolidWorks must be specified for the SolidWorks application to be installed correctly.
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Property Property
Languages: Manuals
Czech RealViewGraphicsdisplay
Chinese SolidWorks
ChineseSimplified FeatureWorks
English InstantWebsite
French PhotoWorksRender
German ScanTo3D
Italian SolidWorksAnimator
Japanese SolidWorksDesignChecker
Korean SolidWorksRoutedsystems
Polish SolidWorksToolbox
PortugueseBrazilian SolidWorksUtilities
Russian TolAnalyst
Spanish CircuitWorks
Turkish DWGPartner
Simulation
Motion
XchangeWorks
CoreSolidWorksTaskScheduler
ExampleFiles
HelpFiles
Intel_Modules_AgeiaX86
(for 32-bit SolidWorks on 32-bit operating
systems)
Intel_Modules_AgeiaX64
(for 32-bit SolidWorks on 64-bit operating
systems)
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Property Description
ENABLEPERFORMANCE Whether the application should
automatically send performance data to
SolidWorks Corporation.
1 to send performance data, 0 otherwise.
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Property Description
TARGETDIR Installation folder for SolidWorks.
Administrative installations only.
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Property Description
DWGASSOC
1 Associates .dwg files with
DWGeditor
2 Does not associate .dwg files with
DWGeditor
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Property Description
ADDLOCAL Specifies which portion of the SolidWorks eDrawings
application to install.
All is the recommended option.
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Property Description
SNLSERVER Enter the port@servername for your SolidNetWork
License server. Use semi-colons to separate multiple
port@servername combinations.
A port server name for SNLSERVER is only required for the
SolidWorks SNL server configuration.
list_of_port@server_strings is a list of strings delimited
by semi-colons, each of which refers to a port number on
a server with the format:
xxxxx@server_name1; yyyyy@server_name2;
where x and y are single digits. After the last server in the
list, do not put a semi-colon.
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Client Property Description
EXPLORERORPDM
0 SolidWorks Explorer only
1 Workgroup PDM features can be
installed
ADDLOCAL Standalone
Client
Client64
VaultAdmin
AutoCADRxxxx
DocMgr
DocMgr64
LicenseEXE
Standalone is the Contributor and Client
is the SolidWorks Add-in for SolidWorks
Explorer silent installations.
If you specify AutoCAD, AutoCAD must be
installed on your system. Workgroup PDM
locates the appropriate version of AutoCAD.
You can specify more than one version of
AutoCAD:
AutoCADR14Addin
AutoCADR2000Addin
AutoCADR2004Addin
AutoCADR2005Addin
AutoCADR2006Addin
Client64 and DocMgr64 work with only
64-bit SolidWorks Explorer installations.
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Server Property Description
ADDLOCAL Vault
WebPortal
API
If you specify WebPortal (the Viewer), you
must also specify VAULTNAME.
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Property Description
ACTIVSERIALNUMBER SolidWorks Flow Simulation standalone
serial number.
(Individual installations and client
installations from an administrative image)
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Product Media Location
SolidWorks (core product) swwi\data\SolidWorks.msi
SolidWorks API SDK apisdk\SolidWorks API SDK.msi
SolidWorks Simulation products cwwi\
COSMOSFloWorks\SolidWorks Flow
Simulation.msi
COSMOSM\COSMOSM_lang.msi
DWGeditor DWGeditor\DWGeditor.msi
eDrawings eDrawings\eDrawings.msi
eDrawingsAPI SDK eDrwAPISDK\eDrawings API SDK.msi
Workgroup PDM Server pdmwserver\SolidWorks Workgroup PDM
Server.msi
PhotoView 360 PhotoView\PhotoView 360.msi
DocManager APIs swdocmgr\SolidWorks Document Manager
API.msi
SolidWorks Explorer swexplorer\SolidWorks Explorer.msi
SolidNetWork License Manager swlicmgr\SolidWorks SolidNetWork
License Manager.msi
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Deploying an Administrative Image Using Microsoft Active Directory
Microsoft Active Directory Deployment is supported for deployment of the core SolidWorks
product to clients.
Microsoft Active Directory is a directory service for managing clients and servers in network
environments. It simplifies management, migration, and deployment.
Perform this step only if you created the image manually using the command
line. If you created the image using SolidWorks Installation Manager, all Windows
prerequisites were installed automatically.
The transform file, SolidWorks.mst, is created in the folder that contains the
administrative image.
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4. In the Active Directory, edit the Published Apps policy for the group or groups to
deploy the SolidWorks software.
5. In the Group Policy dialog box, expand Computer Configuration and Software Settings.
6. Right-click Software installation and select New > Package.
7. Browse to the administrative image and click Open.
8. In the Deploy Software dialog box, select Advanced published or assigned, then
click OK.
9. In the SolidWorks Properties dialog box, on the Modifications tab:
a) Click Add.
b) Browse to the .mst file.
c) Click Open.
10. Click OK.
1. Extract the 2005 Visual C++ Redistributable Package installer files and install them.
a) Run one of these commands.
For 32-bit versions of Windows:
administrative_image_directory\Microsoft_C++_2005_Redistributable\vcredist_x86.exe
/C /T:{C++_target_directory}
For 64-bit versions of Windows:
administrative_image_directory\Microsoft_C++_2008_Redistributable(64)\vcredist_x64.exe
/C /T:{C++_target_directory}
b) Create a policy to install the Microsoft C++ 2005 redistributable module:
{2005_C++_target_directory}\vcredist.msi
2. Extract the 2008 Visual C++ Redistributable Package installer files and install them.
a) Run one of these commands.
For 32-bit versions of Windows:
administrative_image_directory\Microsoft_C++_2008_Redistributable\vcredist_x86.exe
/x:{C++_target_directory}
For 64-bit versions of Windows:
administrative_image_directory\Microsoft_C++_2008_Redistributable(64)\vcredist_x64.exe
/x:{C++_target_directory}
b) Create a policy to install the Microsoft C++ 2008 redistributable module:
{2008_C++_target_directory}\vcredist.msi
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No transform file is needed for this installation.
3. Using Windows Server Update Services, install Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0.
5. Install the Visual Studio Tools for Applications (VSTA), by creating this policy:
{Microsoft_VSTA_directory}\vsta_aide.MSI
6. Install the Visual Studio Remote Debugger (64-bit versions only), by creating this
policy:
{Microsoft_remote_debugger_directory}\rdbgexp.MSI
If clients referenced the previous version of the administrative image using a mapped
drive or a shared directory, you could redefine that mapped drive or shared directory
using the location of the updated copy of the administrative image.
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Downloading Updated Installation Files for Administrative Images
SolidWorks Installation Manager can detect when you need updated installation files when
upgrading an administrative image.
If you see a message that the directory does not exist, click Yes to create it.
6. On the Download Complete screen, click Close to close the current installer and start
the installer for the new version.
You can now upgrade clients to this new version of the administrative image.
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Typically, administrative images are organized in folders on a server. To support the
automatic upgrade of clients, the SolidWorks administrative image must be located in a
shared folder.
After upgrading the administrative image, the original installation will be in one folder
and the upgraded installation will be in another folder. To use the upgraded installation,
remove the sharing option from the original administrative image folder and then add
the sharing option to the upgraded administrative image folder.
When SolidWorks starts on a client machine that installed from the original administrative
image, it sees the new version and upgrades the client.
Removing the Sharing Option from the Original Administrative Image Folder
When upgrading an administrative image that is accessed from a shared folder, you must
remove the sharing option from the original folder.
1. Browse to the folder where the original administrative image files are located.
2. Right-click the folder and select Properties.
3. On the Sharing tab, select Do not share this folder, and then click OK.
Now add the sharing option to the upgraded administrative image folder as described in
Adding the Sharing Option to an Upgraded Administrative Image Folder on page 45.
Adding the Sharing Option to an Upgraded Administrative Image Folder
Once you have created an updated administrative image folder and disabled the sharing
for the original administrative image folder, you must add the sharing option to the new
folder to re-enable the administrative image.
1. Browse to the folder where the upgraded administrative image files are located.
2. Right-click the folder and select Properties.
3. On the Sharing tab, select Share this folder and then click New Share.
In the New Share dialog box, change the share name to the share name used for the
original administrative image folder and then click OK.
Computers that installed from the original administrative image share location will upgrade
to the new version automatically when starting SolidWorks.
Upgrading Clients of Administrative Images Manually Using the Command Line
Once you have upgraded an administrative image, you can upgrade clients manually
using the command line.
1. Make sure all clients are at the same service pack of the previous release. (Clients
that do not already have the application installed are not upgraded.)
2. Optionally, on one of the client systems, run the Copy Settings Wizard to capture the
current SolidWorks options.
3. Create a new administrative image using one of these methods:
SolidWorks Installation Manager
Command Line
4. Upgrade all clients to the new version using the msiexec command, with these
specifications:
Include the /I and qb msiexec command-line options.
Specify any required feature and global command-line properties.
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For example, to upgrade an existing version of SolidWorks:
msiexec /I Msi_path" INSTALLDIR="C:\Program Files\your_folder"
SOLIDWORKSSERIALNUMBER="xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx" UPGRADESWINSTALL=1
SWMIGRATE="SolidWorks version servicepack" /qb
Administrative images that have been upgraded cannot be rolled back to a previous
service pack. Administrative images created with any method other than the
SolidWorks Installation Manager cannot be rolled back to a previous version. Clients
installed from these administrative images must be uninstalled and then reinstalled
using an administrative image created from the previous version.
1. Delete the folder that contains the current administrative image. To do this, open the
Command Prompt window and enter:
rmdir /s/q path_to_current_administrative_image
2. Move the backup copy of the administrative image to the location where you deleted
the current administrative image. To do this, open the Command Prompt window and
enter:
move path_to_backup_administrative_image
path_to_current_administrative_image
After you roll back an administrative image, client computers roll back automatically
the next time they run the SolidWorks software.
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Applying Service Packs to Clients Deployed with Microsoft Active Directory
If you have installed the SolidWorks software using the Microsoft Active Directory, you
can apply service packs to clients with it.
1. Copy the administrative image to a new folder using the following command line:
xcopy path_to_current_administrative_image
path_to_backup_administrative_image /s/i/v
2. Apply the service pack to the copy of the administrative image.
3. Create a new transform file to specify an upgrade installation for the SolidWorks
software:
a) Open the Command Prompt window.
b) In the folder that contains the administrative image, drag SWCreateMST.exe into
the Command Prompt window.
The command format is:
path_to_administrative_image\SWCreateMST.exe
path_to_MSI_file_of_an_administrative_image list_of_properties
The command line must include all of the parameters used to create the
original transform file, plus the global properties UPGRADESWINSTALL and
SWMIGRATE.
The original and update commands in this example are for installing the 32-bit
version of SolidWorks on a 32-bit version operating system. If you are
installing the 32-bit version of SolidWorks on a 64-bit operating system, you
would use "Intel_Modules_AgeiaX64" in place of "Intel_Modules_AgeiaX86".
If you are installing the 64-bit version of SolidWorks on a 64-bit operating
system, you would not use either "Intel_Modules_AgeiaX86 or
Intel_Modules_AgeiaX64".
4. In the Active Directory, edit the Published Apps policy for the group or groups to
deploy the SolidWorks software.
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5. In the Group Policy dialog box, expand Computer Configuration and Software
Settings.
6. Right-click Software installation and select New > Package.
7. Browse to the administrative image and click Open.
8. In the Deploy Software dialog box, select Advanced published or assigned, then
click OK.
9. In the SolidWorks Properties dialog box, on the Modifications tab:
a) Click Add.
b) Browse to the .mst file.
c) Click Open.
10. Click OK.
Removing an Installation
You can remove an installation on an individual computer or in a client/server environment.
3. In Windows, open the Control Panel and double-click Add or Remove Programs.
4. In Add or Remove Programs, select the product component to remove.
In some cases, you might find multiple SolidWorks Service Pack components
for a given major release version. To remove a SolidWorks major release, remove
all Service Pack elements for that major release in Add or Remove Programs.
5. Click Remove.
6. In the SolidWorks Installation Manager, on the Products to Remove screen:
a) Select the products to remove.
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Workgroup PDM
The Workgroup PDM application is product data management software that runs inside
the SolidWorks environment or as a standalone application inside SolidWorks Explorer.
Workgroup PDM controls projects with procedures for check out, check in, revision control,
and other administration tasks.
A Workgroup PDM system is illustrated as follows:
Installation
Clients and the VaultAdmin, API, and Viewer can be installed on the same computer
as the Vault, or on different computers.
It is not necessary to install the Workgroup PDM Server to install the client API. The
client API is installed during the Workgroup PDM Client installation.
To configure the vault folder on a remote location, type the full Universal Naming
Convention (UNC) path when prompted for the server destination.
Installing or updating the vault requires a computer reboot.
If the Workgroup PDM Server Service does not start automatically after rebooting, you
must start it manually. In Windows Explorer, run pdmwvault.exe in the
install_dir\SolidWorks Workgroup PDM\Vault folder.
When you install a Workgroup PDM client, you must install solidworksexplorer.exe
on each computer. This executable can be on a shared drive. The Workgroup PDM
Vault, Viewer, API Client, and VaultAdmin are not installed on each client computer.
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Licenses
A license for Workgroup PDM API is included with the licenses of SolidWorks clients
and Explorer clients. Check-in APIs require client licenses.
A Workgroup PDM Viewer license must be installed with the vault to enable the Viewer.
Permissions
The vault administrator should have write permission for installation and for the vault
folder.
The vault administrator should manage the vault folder from the VaultAdmin, not with
Windows Explorer.
Users should never have write permission in Windows Explorer for the vault folder.
You must install Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) before installing the
Viewer. See Microsoft documentation for installation instructions.
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If you install the Viewer on Windows XP Service Pack 2, you must enable a port in the
Windows Firewall for HTTP (port 80).
The Viewer can point to only a single vault at any time.
Users access the Workgroup PDM Viewer by typing this URL into the address field of
Internet Explorer:
http://ViewerComputerName/pdmweb/
1. Log in to the VaultAdmin (installed with SolidWorks Explorer) with the default user
name and password.
2. In the VaultAdmin, set up user and group accounts, project folders, permissions, and
so on.
3. Email client users with the server computer name and their user names and passwords,
which are usually not the same as their Microsoft Windows user names and passwords.
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HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\SolidWorks\SolidWorks 2009\PDMWorks
Workgroup\Vault Computer
2. Reinstall the Workgroup PDM Viewer. In the Vault Computer Name dialog box, type
the new computer name.
To map additional mime types, create additional string values under this registry
sub-key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\SolidWorks\SolidWorks 2009\PDMWorks
Workgroup\WebPortal\Mime Types
in the form:
"ext" = "mime type"
For example:
"dxf" = "image/vnd.dxf"
You must manually create this registry sub-key before you add the values.
To turn off mime type mappings, change the Use Custom MIME Types registry
value to 0 (zero).
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\SolidWorks\SolidWorks 2009\PDMWorks
Workgroup\WebPortal\Use Custom MIME Types
Restarting the web server is not required to activate this setting.
To log in as a Workgroup PDM client: Client user names and passwords are not
the same in Workgroup PDM as for Microsoft
Windows login. Contact your system
administrator for login information.
To connect to the Workgroup PDM Viewer: Contact your system administrator for the
URL to connect to the Viewer.
To update the Workgroup PDM clients:
The Workgroup PDM clients (SolidWorks
add-in and Contributor) detect when the
Vault has been updated. You do not need
to download a service pack to update
clients.
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Workgroup PDM VaultAdmin Administration
After Workgroup PDM is installed, vault administrators should perform these tasks.
Log in to the VaultAdmin.
Change the vault administrator password.
Create user accounts.
Notify users of their account names and passwords.
For details, see SolidWorks Workgroup PDM in the main SolidWorks help.
1. In Windows, click Start > All Programs > SolidWorks version > Workgroup
PDM VaultAdmin.
2. In the dialog box, enter this information:
Name pdmwadmin
Password pdmwadmin
Vault The host name of the computer where the vault is installed. If you
computer run the VaultAdmin on the computer where the vault is installed,
type localhost.
3. Click Login.
For security reasons, we recommend that you change the password for the administrator
as soon as possible. Select the Users and Groups tab in the VaultAdmin.
You can install only one version of Workgroup PDM Vault Server
1. Ask all users to log out of the Workgroup PDM vault and then lock it.
2. Backup the vault data.
3. Use Microsoft Windows Control Panel Add/Remove Programs to remove the current
version of Workgroup PDM Server.
4. Install the new version of Workgroup PDM Server.
To use SolidWorks Installation Manager Check for Updates:
1. In Windows, click Start > All Programs > SolidWorks Installation Manager
> Check for Updates.
2. In the Newer Versions Available dialog box, select Download and install a
new version, select the version to install, and then click Next.
The new version of the Installation Manager downloads and runs.
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To use a SolidWorks installation DVD, insert the DVD into the drive and follow the
Installation Manager instructions.
To use the manually downloaded Workgroup PDM installation file (pdmwserver.exe),
double-click the file and then follow the instructions to upgrade the Workgroup
PDM Server.
5. Use SolidWorks Task Scheduler to update the Workgroup PDM files in the vault.
6. Unlock the vault and then notify users that they can return to using it.
For details about updating Workgroup PDM clients, see Update Clients in the Workgroup
PDM Help.
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License Administration
After installation, you can activate SolidWorks licenses either by activating individual
computers (license activation) or by installing and activating floating network licenses on
a server (SolidNetWork Licensing).
Typically, installations on individual computers use license activation; however, you can
install the software individually and then control the licenses with SolidNetWork License
Manager. Conversely, although larger sites typically use floating network licenses, you
can deploy the installations from an administrative image and then activate the serial
numbers from the individual computers.
Activating a License
Before you can run SolidWorks products on an individual computer, you must activate
the license for that computer.
Activation requires that you have Internet or email access. After activation, you do not
need to be online to use the products. If you do not have email access on the computer
where you use this product, you can save the activation file and send it from another
computer.
This process:
Activates all software licenses across the SolidWorks product line.
Allows you to transfer licensing rights from one computer to another.
Enables you to install and activate the SolidWorks products on one work computer and
one home computer.
Can be performed immediately (recommended) or within 30 days of installation.
Eliminates the need for dongles. However, if you run previous versions of SolidWorks
products that do not use activation, you need to retain the dongle.
For system administrators who have multiple serial numbers to manage, you can use the
Administrative Image Option Editor.
To activate a license:
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If the SolidWorks Product Activation window does not appear automatically, start
activation by clicking Help > Activate Licenses.
3. Click the Product listing to specify the product whose license you want to activate.
4. Specify automatic activation over the internet or manual activation using email.
5. Supply email contact information.
6. Click Next to proceed.
Internet: Activation occurs automatically.
Email: Press Save to create a request file, then email the file to
[email protected]. When you receive the email containing the response
file, extract the file from email and then click Open to load it.
If necessary, you can exit and rerun the activation procedure to open the
response file.
7. Click Finish.
Transferring a License
To transfer a license to a new or upgraded computer, first transfer it to the license key
server at Dassault Systmes SolidWorks Corporation, then reactivate it on the other
computer.
1. In SolidWorks, click Help > Transfer Licenses, and follow the instructions.
2. To reactivate, go to the new or upgraded computer and activate the license like the
initial activation.
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This image illustrates:
SolidNetWork License Manager software is installed and activated on the license manager
computer only.
License client computers do not have any additional SolidNetWork-specific software
installed.
If you specify a SolidNetWork License serial number when installing, SolidWorks
Installation Manager identifies that computer as a SolidNetWork license client.
Installation Manager prompts you for the SolidNetWork license manager computer
name and port number to connect the client to the license manager.
The license manager and all license clients must have TCP/IP (Transmission Control
Protocol/Internet Protocol) connectivity.
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Enables you to install and activate the SolidNetWork licensing rights on one SolidNetWork
License Manager computer.
Must be performed before you can use SolidNetWork licenses.
Eliminates the need for dongles. If you activate a SolidNetWork license for this version
of SolidWorks, SolidNetWork licenses for previous versions of SolidWorks are activated.
(You no longer need to retain the dongle.)
To activate a SolidNetWork license:
1. Start the SolidNetWork License Manager (Start > Programs > SolidWorks version
> SolidNetWork License Manager > SolidNetWork License Manager).
2. If you have not yet activated the SolidNetWork license, you are asked whether you
want to activate it now. Click Yes to activate.
3. Under How would you like to activate?, select Automatically over the internet
(recommended).
4. Under Contact Information, specify an email contact address.
The Activation/Reactivation Succeeded dialog box displays the products that have been
activated.
1. Start the SolidNetWork License Manager (Start > Programs > SolidWorks version
> SolidNetWork License Manager > SolidNetWork License Manager).
2. Under License Information, click Modify. The SolidWorks Product Activation wizard
starts.
3. Under What would you like to do?, select Transfer a software license and then
click Next.
4. Under How would you like to transfer?, select Automatically over the internet
(recommended).
5. Under Contact Information, specify an email contact address.
6. Click Next. The product license transfer completes.
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1. Start SolidWorks Installation Manager (as described under Initiating SolidWorks
Installation on page 6).
a) For type of installation, select the following:
Administrative Image and Server products
Install SolidNetWork License Manager (distributed licensing) on this
computer
b) For serial number, provide the SolidNetWork License serial number.
c) Follow the online instructions to complete the installation in SolidWorks Installation
Manager.
2. To activate SolidNetWork licensing, start the SolidNetWork License Manager.
a) When prompted to activate, click Yes.
b) On the SolidNetWork License Server Information screen:
If your company uses a firewall, select A firewall is in use on this server.
For more information, see Using SolidNetWork Licenses with Firewalls on page
63.
Use the default value for Port Number (and for Vendor Daemon Port Number
if you have a firewall) or specify the port numbers your company uses.
The port number is a TCP/IP port number in the 1024-60000 range, used
exclusively by this process. Normally, the default (25734) is suitable and
is unlikely to be the same as any other FLEXnet server process currently
on the license manager computer.
If necessary, you can exit and rerun the activation procedure to open
the response file.
3. Click Finish.
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If you are upgrading from an existing release, and are changing from individual
licensing to SolidNetWork licensing, click Modify the individual installation
(on this computer). For details, see Upgrading from Individual Licensing to
SolidNetWork Licensing on page 68.
3. When prompted for a serial number, enter the SolidNetWork License serial number.
4. In the Add Server dialog box, type the SolidNetWork License Manager's address in
the form:
port@ComputerName
The port number must be the same one used for the license manager computer. The
default is 25734 (as described in Installing and Activating a License Manager on page
58).
If only two license manager computers are running, the situation is worse than
a single license manager computer, because there are two points of failure.
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Installing the Initial Triad License Manager
Triad license managers use three computers for extra stability. This process shows how
to install SolidNetWork License Manager on the first computer in the triad.
1. On the first triad license manager computer, install the SolidNetWork License Manager
using SolidWorks Installation Manager:
a) Start SolidWorks Installation Manager (as described under Initiating SolidWorks
Installation on page 6).
b) For type of installation, select the following:
Administrative Image and Server products
Install SolidNetWork License Manager (distributed licensing) on this
computer
c) For serial number, provide the SolidNetWork License serial number.
d) Follow the SolidWorks SolidNetWork License Manager Setup instructions to complete
the installation.
The serial number in the license manager installation wizard is pre-set to the
SolidWorks SolidNetWork serial number you provided when you started the
Installation Manager.
2. Using the SolidNetWork License Manager, configure the initial triad license manager
computer:
a) Start the SolidNetWork License Manager (Start > Programs > SolidWorks
version > SolidNetWork License Manager > SolidNetWork License Manager).
Since this is the first time you are running the SolidNetWork License Manager on
this computer, you are asked whether you would like to activate now.
b) Click No.
The Server Administration tab of the SolidWorks SolidNetwork License Manager
appears.
c) Under Advanced Options, click Options.
The Advanced Options dialog box appears.
d) Under SolidNetWork Server License Mode, click Use a License File and click OK.
The Advanced Options dialog box closes.
e) Under License Information, click Modify.
The SolidNetWork License File Wizard appears.
f) Under Server Type, select Triad and click Next.
g) On the Server Information pane, verify that the computer name, dongle ID, and
port number for the initial triad license manager computer are correct, and click
Next.
If your computer uses a firewall, you might have to make some additional
specifications on this screen. For more information, see Using SolidNetWork
Licenses with Firewalls on page 63.
h) On the Triad Partner Server Information screen, enter the computer name and
dongle ID values for the other two triad license manager computers.
This ensures that if one license manager is unavailable, client computers can
get a license from the other two servers.
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i) On the Licenses screen, click Read to browse to and open the SolidNetWork license
file.
The licenses appear in the SolidNetWork License File wizard.
j) Click Finish.
k) Click OK to exit the SolidNetWork License File wizard and then Finish to exit the
SolidNetWork License Manager.
1. On the triad license manager computer, install the SolidNetWork License Manager
using SolidWorks Installation Manager:
a) Start SolidWorks Installation Manager (as described under Initiating SolidWorks
Installation on page 6).
b) For type of installation, select the following:
Administrative Image and Server products
Install SolidNetWork License Manager (distributed licensing) on this
computer
c) For serial number, provide the SolidNetWork License serial number.
d) Follow the SolidWorks SolidNetWork License Manager Setup instructions to complete
the installation.
The serial number in the license manager installation wizard is pre-set to the
SolidWorks SolidNetWork serial number you provided when you started the
Installation Manager.
2. Using the SolidNetWork License Manager, configure the triad license manager
computer:
a) Start the SolidNetWork License Manager (Start > Programs > SolidWorks
version > SolidNetWork License Manager > SolidNetWork License Manager).
Since this is the first time you are running the SolidNetWork License Manager on
this computer, you are asked whether you would like to activate now.
b) Click No.
The Server Administration tab of the SolidWorks SolidNetwork License Manager
appears.
c) Under Advanced Options, click Options.
The Advanced Options dialog box appears.
d) Under SolidNetWork Server License Mode, click Use a License File and click OK.
The Advanced Options dialog box closes.
e) Under License Information, click Modify.
The SolidNetWork License File Wizard appears.
f) Under Server Type, select Triad and Synchronize server/license information
and then click Next.
g) On the Server Information pane, verify that the computer name, dongle ID, and
port number for this triad license manager computer are correct, and click Next.
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If your computer uses a firewall, you might have to make some additional
specifications on this screen. For more information, see Using SolidNetWork
Licenses with Firewalls on page 63.
h) On the Triad Partner Server Information screen, enter the computer name and
dongle ID values for the other two triad license manager computers.
This ensures that if one license manager is unavailable, client computers can
get a license from the other two servers.
i) On the Licenses screen, click Read to browse to and open the SolidNetWork license
file.
If you are configuring the second triad license manager computer, repeat this process
for the third triad license manager computer.
1. In Windows, open the Control Panel and then double-click Security Center.
2. Click Windows Firewall.
3. On the Exceptions tab, click Add Port.
4. Type a Name (for example, SNL-in-port) and a Port Number (for example, 25734)
and then click OK.
5. For the second port, click Add Port on the Exceptions tab again, specify the other
port's name and number (for example, SNL-out-port and 25735), and then click OK.
You will reference this port number when modifying the SolidNetWork license file.
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If you use Workgroup PDM, you must modify Workgroup PDM port numbers in
Windows Firewall. Typically, these ports are 20000 (VaultAdmin), 30000 (Data),
40000 (Request), and 80 (Viewer).
In Windows, click Start > All Programs > SolidWorks version > SolidNetWork
License Manager > SolidNetWork License Manager.
1. Start the SolidNetWork License Manager to verify that no client computers on the
network are running SolidWorks.
The License Usage tab shows clients running SolidWorks.
2. Uninstall the old license manager.
3. Install the new license manager and re-activate the SolidNetWork license on the
license manager computer.
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If you are upgrading the SolidNetWork License Manager on a computer that also runs the
SolidWorks application, upgrade SolidNetWork license managers and clients before
installing any new SolidWorks application service packs on that computer.
If you are upgrading the license manager on a computer that hosts administrative images,
upgrade the license manager before upgrading the administrative images.
Uninstalling the SolidNetWork License Manager
When upgrading the SolidNetWork License Manager, you must uninstall the old license
manager before installing the new one.
You now are ready to install a new version of the license manager.
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1. Click Start > Run, type cmd, and then click OK to open a Windows command window.
2. In the command window, enter:
cd SolidNetWork_License_Manager_install_dir\utils
lmutil lmremove feature user computer display
where feature, user, computer, and display are the terms shown on the License Usage
tab of the SolidNetWork License Manager.
For example:
lmutil lmremove solidworks carlos designcmp1 corpserver
You must terminate the license for each add-in product (PhotoView 360,
FeatureWorks, etc.) separately.
Borrowed licenses are valid only for the system on which they were borrowed; they
cannot be transferred.
The license is lent for a specified period of time, up to 30 days (or as defined by the
system administrator), and the license is removed from the pool of available licenses.
System administrators can customize borrowing to:
Define users or groups that are allowed to borrow licenses
Set the number of licenses that cannot be borrowed
For details, see
SolidNetWork_License_Manager_install_dir\Docs\flexuser\licensingenduserguide.pdf.
Borrowing SolidNetWork Licenses
You can borrow a SolidNetWork license to use the software from a remote location.
You must be connected to the SolidNetWork license manager to borrow the license, but
not necessarily to use it.
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1. Start the SolidNetWork License Manager.
2. On the License Borrowing tab:
a) Select the products to return, click Return, and then click Yes to confirm.
b) Click Refresh. The Expire Date column becomes blank, indicating that the licenses
have been returned.
3. Click OK.
It is not necessary to return licenses after the expiration date. The license is returned
to the pool on the SolidNetWork license manager at midnight on the expiration date
and the applications on the remote system no longer run.
By installing the "ANY" license file, you agree to implement the traditional license
upon receipt of a SolidNetWork license from Dassault Systmes SolidWorks
Corporation. Compliance with license restrictions still is required.
1. If you are an existing SolidNetWork user, uninstall the SolidNetWork License Manager
and delete the installation folder.
2. Start SolidWorks Installation Manager (as described under Initiating SolidWorks
Installation on page 6).
a) For type of installation, select the following:
Administrative Image and Server products
Install SolidNetWork License Manager (distributed licensing) on this
computer
b) For serial number, provide the SolidNetWork License serial number.
c) Follow the online instructions to complete the installation in SolidWorks Installation
Manager.
3. Start the SolidNetWork License Manager (Start > Programs > SolidWorks version
> SolidNetWork License Manager > SolidNetWork License Manager).
4. If you are prompted to activate, click No.
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The Server Administration tab of the SolidWorks SolidNetwork License Manager
appears.
5. Under Advanced Options, click Options.
The Advanced Options dialog box appears.
6. Under SolidNetWork Server License Mode, click Use a License File and click OK.
The Advanced Options dialog box closes.
7. Under License Information, click Modify.
The SolidNetWork License File Wizard appears.
8. Under Server Type, select Single and click Next.
9. When you see this message:
Could not read the dongle ID number.
click Cancel.
The ID "ANY" appears automatically.
If your computer uses a firewall, you might have to make some additional
specifications on this screen. For more information, see Using SolidNetWork
Licenses with Firewalls on page 63.
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Using the Same Computer for the License Manager and Administrative Image
Installations
You can configure one computer on a network to act both as a license manager distributing
SolidNetWork licensing and as an administrative image location from which users can
install SolidWorks software.
Client computers can obtain licenses from the license manager and then install SolidWorks
from the same computer.
This configuration requires that the license manager and administrative image be
installed on the same computer. Install the license manager first and then create
and deploy the administrative image.
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Troubleshooting
Consult these topics to assist you in troubleshooting installation problems.
To see the log file directories, you might have to configure the Windows Folder
options to Show hidden files and folders.
If the application data is located on a drive other than C:, adjust the directory path
accordingly.
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10. Not all of my SolidWorks products are updated to the latest service pack, but Check
For Updates tells me I have the latest version? on page 72
11. Can I copy a DVD to a download folder? on page 73
Can I install MSI files manually from this folder using msiexec or
some other application?
No. The Installation Manager does not download some files that would be required when
running msiexec.
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Can I select the same download folder for each version I install?
Download folders are version-specific. Starting in SolidWorks 2010, SolidWorks Installation
Manager automatically creates a version-specific sub-folder within the specified folder.
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If Microsoft Internet Explorer asks whether you want to save or run files during a
download or installation, always specify save.
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How do I know when a new version of SolidWorks products
becomes available?
You will be informed when a new version is available in the following cases:
If you run Check for Updates ( Start > All Programs > SolidWorks Installation
Manager > Check For Updates)
If you previously scheduled a Check for Updates and run SolidWorks
If you select an installed version of SolidWorks in Windows Add/Remove Programs
and click Change
If you run an older version of the Installation Manager (sldIM.exe) from a download
folder
In these cases, you may select to download the newer version. The Installation Manager
will download and run the newer version of itself, and not any installation files. After the
newer version of the Installation Manager runs, you may select a set of installation actions.
The Installation Manager will then determine which installation files are needed (and not
downloaded previously) and will offer to download those files.
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If you want to update all products to the latest version that is installed, in Add/Remove
Programs, select the latest installed version of SolidWorks and click Change.
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Troubleshooting Upgrades
If you encounter problems while upgrading to a new SolidWorks release, check for these
possible explanations.
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SolidWorks Installation Manager
Application Help
The SolidWorks Installation Manager is a standalone application that installs and updates
your SolidWorks products.
You can run the Installation Manager:
From a SolidWorks DVD or a shared source or download folder (when installing a new
version)
From the Control Panel Add or Remove Programs page (when modifying or removing
an existing version)
Through a scheduled or manual update check (when detecting, downloading, and
installing new release versions)
Each version of SolidWorks has an Installation Manager specific to that version.
For versions prior to SolidWorks 2008, use the SolidWorks 2007 Installation Manager
or download product versions manually from the SolidWorks Support Web site.
Check for Updates is not available on clients installed from administrative images.
Check for Updates can run automatically as a result of configuring a SolidWorks installation
option.
Clicking Next obtains and runs the selected version of the Installation Manager.
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No New Downloads Available/Unable to Check for New Versions
Installation Manager has not found a newer version of SolidWorks products, either because
you are installing the latest version available or because it could not connect to the
SolidWorks site to check.
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Client Installation Options
When creating an administrative image, you can specify how the client installations are
to be run.
If this is a Service Pack release of an existing major release, that major release
installation is always updated to the Service Pack. (That is, Installation Manager will
not create a new installation for a Service Pack if the major release for that Service
Pack is already installed.)
Installed products other than SolidWorks are not affected by this selection.
For some Service Pack updates, Installation Manager installs new versions of those
products if they were not installed previously.
You can run the Copy Settings Wizard on other computers that have SolidWorks
installed by clicking Start > Programs > SolidWorks version > SolidWorks
Tools > Copy Settings Wizard.
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Download Options
Specify details for completing the download operation, such as the location of the
downloaded files, how to download the files, and whether to install the downloaded files.
SolidWorks Installation Manager supports electronic software distribution (ESD). If you
are not installing from a SolidWorks DVD, you are prompted to specify the source for the
SolidWorks products you are installing.
For answers to questions about the download folder, see SolidWorks Installation
Manager Download Folder on page 70.
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The download will contain all files required to create an
administrative image, not just those files required to perform an
individual installation.
Install Installation Manager does not download any files, but uses the files
only/Create in the selected directory.
image only. I
Click Browse to navigate to a different location. For example, you
already have all
can browse to an installation DVD or a download folder, provided
the installation
that location contains all the required files.
files needed.
If you receive an error message that the folder is incomplete, and
you were expecting all installation files to be present at that location,
possible explanations include:
You selected a component for installation that had not been
downloaded previously or it was selected by default.
The files were downloaded on another computer with a different
set of system requirements.
You previously performed a client installation and now are
creating an administrative image, which requires a larger file set.
You can either browse to a folder containing all the files (for
example, a DVD) or select one of the download options.
Whether you are downloading these files or accessing them from your own location,
all files must be downloaded to the same download folder.
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to complete the installation operations. This Web page is
customized by Installation Manager to download only the files
required to complete the installation.
Speed up The downloader uses an algorithm to increase the speed of the
downloads by download by increasing the network bandwidth used during the
using more download.
network
In some cases, this can disturb network performance. If you have
bandwidth
trouble downloading, this option might not be supported by the
proxy server. Try clearing the option and attempting the download
again. For details, check with your network administrator.
For answers to questions about the download folder, see SolidWorks Installation
Manager Download Folder on page 70.
This screen appears only if there is a problem with the default download folder (for
example, if write access or network access is not available). Typically, you can just specify
an alternate download directory to proceed.
Download Directory
Browse to the destination for the Installation Manager files.
The size of the download and the amount of space needed is shown. The amount of space
needed includes extra space required to unzip certain downloads and is larger than the
actual download size.
If download acceleration is not supported by the proxy server, this option is automatically
disabled.
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Cancelling out of this screen cancels the rest of the installation sequence.
For the consequences of cancellation and instructions on completing interrupted
installations, see Installation Errors.
Download Directory
Browse to the destination for the downloaded files.
The download size and the required space is shown. The required space includes any
extra space needed to unzip certain downloads and is larger than the actual download
size.
For answers to questions about the download folder, see SolidWorks Installation Manager
Download FolderThe SolidWorks Installation Manager can download the installation files
it needs to a folder that you specify. This topic provides answers to frequently asked
questions about the download folder. .
Download Options
Speed up downloads The downloader uses an algorithm to increase the speed of the
by using more download by increasing the network bandwidth used during
network bandwidth the download.
In some cases, this can disturb network performance. If you
have trouble downloading, this option might not be supported
by the proxy server. Try clearing the option and attempting
the download again. For details, check with your network
administrator.
If download acceleration is not supported by the proxy server, this option might be
automatically disabled.
Download Progress
The Installation Manager downloads, verifies, and extracts all files in parallel during this
process.
To cancel the download after it has begun, click Cancel.
If you cancel the download or the download fails, a Download Canceled or Download
Problem screen indicates which downloads were not completed and lets you resume the
download or close the application.
For answers to questions about the download folder, see SolidWorks Installation
Manager Download Folder on page 70.
Download Results
Indicates whether the download completed successfully, failed during operation, or was
cancelled.
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Download Problem/Download Cancelled
If you see Download Problem, Installation Manager encountered problems that prevented
the download from completing.
If you see Download Cancelled, you cancelled the download before it could complete.
To proceed:
Download Complete
The Download Complete screen appears when the download completes if you specified
the Download Only option.
Click Finish to exit Installation Manager.
Do not attempt to install any of these products manually. Always use Installation
Manager to install downloaded files.
The installation manager first installs any prerequisites that are not installed on the
computer, such as .NET framework. It then installs the selected products in this
order:
1. SolidWorks
2. eDrawings
3. SolidWorks Search
4. DWGeditor
5. SolidWorks Explorer/Workgroup PDM
6. PhotoView 360
7. SolidWorks Flow Simulation
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8. COSMOSM
1. Record the error message and product code for the installation that failed, as shown
on the Installation Errors or Installation Cancelled screen.
If you are prompted for a source file and you are not modifying an existing
SolidWorks installation, the installation or computer may be corrupt. Contact
your SolidWorks reseller.
If there is no entry for the SolidWorks version you are trying to install, repeat
the installation process.
This will not restore the previous version of any products you are upgrading.
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Repairing the Installation
If an error or cancellation occurs during installation, you can use Windows Control Panel
to repair the installation.
You can repair an individual installation. You cannot repair an administrative image
installation; you must uninstall and then reinstall the administrative image.
1. In Windows, click Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs.
2. Select the version of SolidWorks that failed and click Change.
SolidWorks Installation Manager starts.
3. In the welcome screen, click Repair the individual installation (on this computer).
and click Next.
4. Select the products that failed to install or remove and click Repair.
If you cannot find the folder, it might be hidden. In Windows Explorer, click
Tools > Folder Options. On the View tab, under Advanced Settings, select
Show hidden files and folders for Hidden files and folders.
Installation Is Complete
The Installation Manager has completed its processing.
One or more of these options may be displayed.
Updates
The option to check for updates is available for individual installations. To specify frequency
of checks, select Check for Updates every ___ days, and provide a value.
If an update is found at the scheduled time, you are notified the next time you run
SolidWorks.
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For administrative image installations, upgrades are managed by administrators.
Service packs are available for subscription customers.
What's New
For individual installations, when you finish the installation process, a document describing
new functionality in SolidWorks and its add-in products appears.
For administrative image installations, the document appears on client computers when
they complete their installations.
Survey
Give us your opinions about the installation process by answering a short survey.
Installation Manager tells you whether any updates are currently available.
2. If updates are available, choose whether to download and install them.
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3. To enable automatic periodic checks for updates, when Installation Manager completes
its processing select Check for Updates every __ days and specify the frequency
of checks.
Installation Location
Specify SolidWorks installation locations.
For installations except administrative image creation, these options apply:
Install selected This is the directory location to which you are installing
products to SolidWorks.
Estimated space This is the additional space required for the products selected
required for for installation or modification.
installation
Verify that the disk to which you are installing has sufficient free
space to support the installation requirements.
Install from This is the directory location from which you are installing
SolidWorks.
Estimated space This is the additional space required for the administrative
required for image image.
creation
Verify that the disk to which you are installing has sufficient
free space to support the image requirements.
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Create image from This is the directory location from which you are installing
SolidWorks products.
Installation Options
One or more older major versions of SolidWorks are currently installed on this computer.
Choose whether to upgrade the latest existing version to the new version or to create a
new installation for the new version.
This choice appears only if no previous version of this major release is installed on
this computer. If a previous version of this major release is installed, SolidWorks
Installation Manager always updates that installation.
(Starting in SolidWorks 2010, parallel installations of multiple Service Pack versions
of the same major release are no longer supported.)
When upgrading:
All specified products are upgraded.
All installed products are selected by default.
If you deselect a product, that product is not upgraded.
If you deselect a product component, you are not specifying that Installation
Manager remove that component. To remove a product component, use
Add/Remove Programs, as described under Removing an Installation on page
48.
This can be useful if you want to access the older version of SolidWorks even after
the newer version is installed. For example, if you are sharing files with other users
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who are still running the older version, you can avoid version incompatibility with files
saved using the newer version.
Once the installation completes, the older SolidWorks version will no longer be
available on this computer.
Installation Progress
This screen shows the progress of the installation.
To cancel the installation after it has begun, click Cancel.
For the consequences of cancellation and instructions on completing interrupted
installations, see Installation Errors/Installation Cancelled on page 81.
Installation Type
Specify the installation operation you would like to run, such as creating a new installation,
modifying or repairing an existing installation, creating an administrative image, installing
administrative server products, or downloading files without installing.
Individual
Install SolidWorks products on this computer.
This option appears only if this version is not currently installed on this computer.
This option appears only if this version is currently installed on this computer.
Modifications include:
Adding or removing SolidWorks product components
Changing to a different SolidWorks package (for example, SolidWorks Professional,
SolidWorks Premium, and so on)
Changing the SolidWorks serial number setting
If you already specified a SolidWorks serial number during a prior installation, the
Installation Manager might not prompt for it again. To change the serial number
that is assumed by the Installation Manager, you must select this option.
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This option appears only if this version is currently installed on this computer.
Repair verifies that all the files are present and registered properly and fixes any problems
that are found. Data you have created is not affected.
To repair a product, ensure that it is selected.
Clear the check boxes for products you do not want to repair.
You can repair an individual installation. You cannot repair an administrative image
installation; you must reinstall using the administrative image.
If you do not specify an image for which a Service Pack release is available to
update the previous image, you cannot take advantage of the smaller download.
Download only
Download the installation files for selected SolidWorks products without installing the
products.
This option does not appear if you are installing from a DVD.
The content of the downloaded files is the same as the files that are available on the
SolidWorks installation DVD. Selecting this option downloads the full set of installation
files, regardless of what files might already be installed on your computer.
You can use this method to set up a server from which your users can perform installations.
This is different from creating an administrative image.
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Installing and Managing Multiple Computers
The SolidWorks Installation Manager provides the following tools to install and manage
multiple SolidWorks computers.
Manual Download
You have chosen to download files manually (or you might have chosen to download
manually the last time you ran SolidWorks Installation Manager).
Click the link to open an automatically generated Web page that contains a complete list
of the files you need to complete your download.
You must download to the folder specified on the Summary page. Installation cannot
begin until all the files are downloaded into that folder.
Once you have completed the manual downloads, click Next to continue.
If you want to download automatically, you can change the option by going back to the
Summary Page and changing Download Options.
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After the installation completes, you can check for and install updates using the
Installation Manager. To check for updates, run Start > SolidWorks Installation
Manager > Check for Updates.
The advantage is that this results in a smaller download. The disadvantages are that
this is a two-step process and the files that you download are version specific (and
cannot be shared by other users using different versions).
Yes, perform installation using this DVD, then download and update to version.
Select this option to download and run a later version of the Installation Manager to
install SolidWorks products for that version.
If a small Service Pack release is available to update the DVD version, Installation
Manager first will install the original version from the DVD and then apply the Service
Pack update. This results in a smaller download.
You can achieve the same result by selecting the option to continue installing from the
DVD and then applying the update at a later date.
The advantage of this option is that it is a one-step process.
In most cases, installing the full version from the DVD and then using the Installation
Manager to check for and install updates is preferred because it requires smaller
downloads.
Processes Detected
Installation Manager has detected processes on this computer that might prevent a
successful installation.
To continue the installation do one of the following:
Close these processes (for example, using Microsoft Windows Task Manager) and
then press Retry.
Click Ignore to proceed without closing the processes.
To stop the installation, press Cancel.
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Product Selection
Specify the product components to install, modify, download, or remove.
In the product listing:
The product listing is the complete listing of products that are available in the package
specified above the product listing.
Products that contain additional components are annotated with +. To view all
components, click + to expand the listing for that component.
To specify that a product component is to be processed, select the checkbox to the left
of the component.
If you click on a product component, the status bar underneath the product listing lists
the action currently specified for that component.
If you are performing a Modify installation, an asterisk (*) appears to the left of
components when you make any change in the product selection.
If you are applying a Service Pack, features of SolidWorks such as PhotoWorks and
FeatureWorks appearing under SolidWorks cannot be selected. This is because you cannot
add or remove a feature when performing this type of upgrade.
The actions performed by the Installation Manager are controlled by a set of product
coexistence rules.
SolidWorks Search
SolidWorks Search provides a powerful full text search of SolidWorks documents, the
Workgroup PDM vault, and 3D ContentCentral. Search displays a preview and the file
location and name.
After the installation, SolidWorks Search indexes SolidWorks documents for faster searches.
Only SolidWorks files are indexed by default.
Language Support
Expand the SolidWorks product and the Languages component to see the languages
you can install.
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Space Needed
The Installation Manager reports either total installation size or total download size at
the bottom of the page.
If you selected the Download Only option, download size appears. Download size
is the total amount of disk space required for all of the downloaded files (not including
extra space required to unzip the files after the download completes). This figure is an
estimate.
All files needed for installation are included in the total download size. If some
files already were downloaded into the current download folder, they will not be
downloaded again. As a result, your actual download size might be smaller than
the total download size shown, or you might not need to download any files.
Otherwise, installation size appears. Installation size is the change in disk space
usage that will occur when you complete this installation. Due to file compression,
these figures are estimates.
If you are upgrading or removing an existing installation, the installation size could be
zero.
The figure shown does not include any space needed to download or extract files if
required for the installation.
If downloads are required and you are downloading to the same drive, the actual
disk space requirements could be significantly greater than the installation size
that appears.
To reduce download or installation time for future modifications, do not delete
the downloaded files after installation. Subsequent updates and patches typically
require access to the last full installation file set.
Products to Download
Select SolidWorks products to download to a specified location.
The products available for download are determined by the serial number you supplied:
The action to be performed for each component appears to the right of each item.
Products that contain additional components are marked with a +. To view all
components, expand those products.
Click the icon to the left of each component to select how it is handled by the Installation
Manager.
The Installation Manager downloads all product components to which you are entitled,
unless you specify otherwise. To reduce your download time and disk space
requirements, expand the product components and specify Do not download for
those components you do not need.
If the Installation Manager was unable to verify the products to which you are entitled,
you can select a SolidWorks package to download. The Installation Manager lists all
SolidWorks products that are compatible with the package you select.
If the Installation Manager was unable to verify the products to which you are entitled,
you can click Select different packages or products to change the product package
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(such as SolidWorks Professional or SolidWorks Premium) listing to install or modify.
The Installation Manager lists all SolidWorks products on your installation media that
are compatible with the package you select. You can select any products you purchased
or are entitled to evaluate.
Language Support
Expand the SolidWorks product and the Languages component to see the languages
you can install.
Space Needed
Based on the products you select, the space needed to perform the download is shown.
Download size is the total amount of disk space required for all of the downloaded files
(not including extra space required to unzip the files after the download completes). This
figure is an estimate.
To reduce download or installation time for future updates and patches, do not delete
the downloaded files after installation. Subsequent updates and patches typically
require access to the last full installation file set.
Products to Repair
When you specify Repair this installation, this screen displays the SolidWorks products,
with version numbers, that can be repaired by this Installation Manager.
Repair verifies that all the files are present and registered properly and fixes any problems
that are found. Data you have created is not affected.
To repair a product, ensure that it is selected.
Clear the check boxes for products you do not want to repair.
Click Repair to begin repairing the selected products.
You can repair an individual installation. You cannot repair an administrative image
installation; you must reinstall the administrative image.
Serial Number
Serial numbers, found on the distribution box, associate your computer with the SolidWorks
products you have purchased.
If SolidWorks products are already installed on your computer, their serial numbers are
displayed by default.
Enter your SolidWorks serial number if it is not already displayed.
If you have serial numbers for products that are not included with your SolidWorks
license, click the product entry underneath Do You Have Other Serial Numbers?
and then enter the serial number for that product.
If you have an internet connection, the serial numbers you provide will determine the
products to which you are entitled as you continue through the installation process.
Because there are multiple ways to purchase SolidWorks products, some serial
numbers can cover two or more products. For example, a SolidWorks serial number
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might enable you to install SolidWorks Simulation without entering a separate
SolidWorks Simulation serial number. In addition, some products do not require a
serial number. If you have any questions about your serial numbers, contact your
VAR.
Server Installation
The server products you are attempting to install are listed, with the results of the
installations.
Summary
The SolidWorks Installation Manager has all of the information needed to complete the
installation operation.
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To continue: Click the action Now button to initiate the installation operation
(for example, Install Now, Create Now, Download Now,
Modify Now).
To change installation
Click CHANGE for the section you want to change (for
settings:
example, Products, Installation Location, Toolbox Options).
To cancel:
Click Cancel to exit the Installation Manager without changing
installation components.
To revert to a previous
Click Back to return to a previous page in the Installation
page:
Manager.
For information about a particular set of installation options (for example, Products,
Installation Location, Toolbox Options, and so on):
1. Click CHANGE next to the section for which you want information.
2. In the detail page that appears, click Help to get information about those
installation option settings.
Toolbox Options
If SolidWorks Toolbox is installed, SolidWorks includes a standard library of hole types
and hardware.
For details about configuring, extending, and using SolidWorks Toolbox, click Help >
Toolbox Help in SolidWorks.
To view this help, you might have to start the Toolbox add-in, using Tools >
Add-Ins.
Before using a SolidWorks Toolbox, make sure it is properly configured according to your
company or group policy. In many cases, a group will configure and maintain a central
Toolbox. Check with the SolidWorks administrator for guidance on how to specify a Toolbox
during SolidWorks installation.
You can change the selected SolidWorks Toolbox after installation. In SolidWorks, click
Tools > Options. On the System Options tab, click Hole Wizard/Toolbox.
The following sections describe all options you can encounter on this screen for all
configurations. The actual Toolbox options you see depends on the pre-existing SolidWorks
and Toolbox configurations on this computer and the Installation Manager choices you
have specified to this point.
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Create a new new-version Toolbox
Create a new version of SolidWorks Toolbox on this computer.
Any existing Toolboxes on this computer are not modified.
This option appears in all installation scenarios except creating an administrative image.
Upgrading a Toolbox to a new SolidWorks major release version makes that Toolbox
incompatible with computers running prior major release SolidWorks versions.
If the Toolbox is configured for this SolidWorks version (as might be the case if you
specify a shared network Toolbox that has already been upgraded), no upgrade to that
Toolbox occurs.
If you are upgrading a Toolbox in an Enterprise PDM environment, additional procedures
are required. For details, see Upgrading Toolbox in a SolidWorks Enterprise PDM
Environment on page 98.
This option appears in all installation scenarios except creating an administrative image.
The purpose of this option is to upgrade a Toolbox for a previous major release
SolidWorks version that is installed without impacting users that are using the older
version of Toolbox.
Upgrading a Toolbox to a new SolidWorks major release version makes that Toolbox
incompatible with computers running prior major release SolidWorks versions.
This option appears if you are upgrading a previous SolidWorks major release version to
this version and a Toolbox configured for that release is found on this computer.
If you are upgrading a Toolbox in an Enterprise PDM environment, additional procedures
are required. For details, see Upgrading Toolbox in a SolidWorks Enterprise PDM
Environment on page 98.
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Use the installed current-version Toolbox
Installation Manager has detected on this computer a Toolbox configured for this
SolidWorks major release version.
If you select this option, SolidWorks will use this Toolbox. No upgrade occurs.
This option appears if a previous SolidWorks major release version is installed on this
computer, but a Toolbox is configured for this version. This might occur if a shared Toolbox
is created on a computer that is still running an older SolidWorks version.
If the location contains a Toolbox configured for a previous SolidWorks major release
version at the time the client installation occurs, Installation Manager upgrades that
Toolbox.
This option appears when you are creating a new administrative image.
If the location contains a Toolbox configured for a previous SolidWorks major release
version at the time the client installation occurs, Installation Manager upgrades that
Toolbox.
If the location contains a Toolbox configured for a previous SolidWorks major release
version at the time the client installation occurs, Installation Manager upgrades that
Toolbox.
To view this help, you might have to start the Toolbox add-in, using Tools >
Add-Ins.
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Using a Shared Toolbox
When you install Toolbox, you can have Toolbox data on the local computer or in a shared
network location. Storing Toolbox data in a network location is recommended. By using
a common location, all SolidWorks users share a consistent set of fastener information.
If this is the first time installing, browse to the new shared location where you would like
to install the Toolbox.
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UNC Format
Uniform (or Universal) Naming Convention format specifies a file name syntax format to
describe a shared file location.
\\server\volume\path
For example:
\\Disk_Server\SolidWorks\AdminImage
Uninstall Products
When you select Remove from the Add or Remove Programs list, this screen displays
the SolidWorks products (with version numbers) that can be uninstalled by this Installation
Manager.
Select the SolidWorks products to uninstall. By default, all SolidWorks products for the
selected release are specified for uninstall.
To uninstall a product, ensure that it is selected.
If you uninstall all products, the Installation Manager is also uninstalled.
To retain a product, clear its check box.
If you retain any product, the Installation Manager is not removed from the Control
Panel Add or Remove Programs list.
When you click Remove Items, Installation Manager starts removing products
immediately.
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