New in SOLIDWORKS 2021, the Enhanced Graphics Performance option has moved from a 'Beta' to a mainstream system option. This option improves graphical performance and affects rotate, pan, and zoom for parts and assemblies, and the display of drawings that have shaded or draft quality views.
In this guide, we show how to install SOLIDWORKS add-in liceneses by adding serial numbers to the SOLIDWORKS Installation Manager for your purchased SOLIDWORKS add-ins. To add serial numbers to the SOLIDWORKS Installation Manager, you will have to perform a Modify installation through the Programs and Features utility in Windows.
The SOLIDWORKS Routing add-in is interconnected by a database that links the library variables such as pipe schedule, pressure ratings, size, wires, connectors, and the associative connections/fittings. When updating any of the pipes, tubes, components, or fittings, the database needs updating to sync new or changed information.
In order for a client to obtain a license from a server, the client must have TCP/IP connectivity to the server. Two common tests to verify the connectivity are the ping and telnet tests.
So you’ve got your SOLIDWORKS download email, now what? Before beginning the download and installation process, make sure the computer you are planning to install SOLIDWORKS onto meets the minimum system requirements.
After purchasing additional seats for your SOLIDWORKS Network License, it is necessary to update the Network License on your currently running license server. This is accomplished by connecting to the SOLIDWORKS Activation Server to get the new license seat count.
If you need to borrow a SOLIDWORKS license, navigate to the SolidNetWork License Manager on the Client from your Windows Start icon, select All Programs, then go to your version of SOLIDWORKS' folder, then SOLIDWORKS Tools.
Recently, you added new licenses to your existing SOLIDWORKS network serial number. For those licenses to be active on your server, you will need to update the server’s license information. Please take the following steps to update license information on a SolidNetWork License Manager.
Having efficient and effective design teams is highly important in today’s competitive world. Product development is no longer isolated to engineering as it has been in the past and now includes business operations apart from engineering with many functional areas benefiting from CAD and design data.