How do I install and activate SOLIDWORKS MBD?

The question of installing SOLIDWORKS MBD is quite common after our customers have purchased a license.

Installing SOLIDWORKS MDB

SOLIDWORKS MBD license is not included in any of the three SOLIDWORKS license types (Standard, Professional or Premiun).  It is installed using the SOLIDWORKS Installation Manager.  In the Serial Number dialog, shown below, select SOLIDWORKS MBD and enter your serial number.  This is the only entry required – SOLIDWORKS MBD is not listed in the next Product Selection dialog.

SOLIDWORKS MBD in the Installation Manager

Activating SOLIDWORKS MBD

SOLIDWORKS MBD is not listed in Tools > Add Ins like other SOLIDWORKS Add-ins.  However, when it is installed, the MBD toolbar should automatically become active.

If you don’t see the MBD menu listed then right-click on a CommandManager tab and select SOLIDWORKS MBD from the shortcut menu

SOLIDWORKS MBD CommandManager

Learn what’s new in SOLIDWORKS MBD

Catch up on the latest release of SOLIDWORKS MBD in our blog post, and review other related SOLIDWORKS MBD tech tips.