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SOLIDWORKS activation licensing can be described as a library-type system. Each license is represented by a book, each computer is representative of a person, and the library itself is represented as the centralized SOLIDWORKS Activation Server. In the same way that a book needs to be checked back into the library before being checked out by another person, the SOLIDWORKS activation license needs to be checked back into the SOLIDWORKS Activation Server before being checked out to a new computer.

To educate and/or remind ourselves of the best practice usage and the clearing of misunderstandings with Enterprise PDM, this article provides advice to avoid loss of work based on commonly received support inquiries.

The license scheme was changed starting with version 2010 so that, moving forward, the license software itself syncs with the SolidWorks Activation Server to directly check out the license pool for the floating network license. With this in mind, all that is needed is an installation disc (or downloaded data set) and the SolidWorks floating network serial number.

This is a guide for SOLIDWORKS users updating toolbox from an older version to a current version. Please consult GoEngineer before performing any steps below, and should you require assistance, qualified Support Specialists can assist you with this process.

SOLIDWORKS provides a great file management tool for SOLIDWORKS files called SOLIDWORKS Explorer. One can use SOLIDWORKS Explorer to copy, rename, replace and move SOLIDWORKS parts, assemblies, and drawings while maintaining file references.

SOLIDWORKS Drawing templates contain all the document specific information that is found in the Tools > Options > Document Properties dialog (i.e. units, standard, fonts, arrow sizes, etc.). SOLIDWORKS Sheet formats contain the Title block information as well as the information from the Sheet Properties dialog.

The following procedure steps through how to setup a Simulation, Flow Simulation, or SOLIDWORKS Plastics trial license. The only requirement for this to work is that the presently installed SOLIDWORKS license be on active maintenance.

CAMWorks uses either a hardware (USB) dongle or a Flex LM license file for licensing. This article lays out the steps to take to request and setting up a CAMWorks license file. The license request applies to both standalone and network CAMWorks licenses. The setup of the two types once the license file is received are separate processes. As a best practice, you should run the CAMWorks License Manager as administrator.