Specifying a New License Manager Server Location for SOLIDWORKS PDM

Article by Joe Medeiros, CSWE updated August 20, 2020

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When server components are moved, in particular, the SOLIDWORKS SolidNetWork License Manager, the path to the new location may need to be defined. This is done from the SOLIDWORKS PDM Administration.  To do this, double-click the License node to open it.

PDM License Node

In the server list, add the new server and remove the old one. Be sure to specify the new server by port@server name. The default port for the SOLIDWORKS SolidNetWork License Manager is 25734.

Defining Server and Port Number

As well as defining the SOLIDWORKS SolidNetWork License Manager server, license usage can be monitored from the License node of SOLIDWORKS PDM Administration, by selecting the License Usage tab.

License Usage

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Joe Medeiros, CSWE

Joe Medeiros is a SOLIDWORKS and PDM Certified Expert. He has been helping SOLIDWORKS users with training, mentoring and implementations since 1998. He combines industry experience with a thorough understanding of SOLIDWORKS products to assist customers in being successful. He shares his experience and expertise through blogs; one of which has been incorporated into the SOLIDWORKS Essentials training manual.