Week 1

Getting Started with SOLIDWORKS Network

How to download and install SOLIDWORKS network software

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To get started you will need to download and install SOLIDWORKS on your server and clients.

Learn how in the following blog posts...

Amy Young

Amy Young

Customer Success Manager

STEP 1: Check System Requirements

Hardware Recommendations

Check to make sure your system meets our current recommended SOLIDWORKS hardware / computer specs

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STEP 2: Download & Install

Install Server and Clients

For SOLIDWORKS Network licenses you will need to download SOLIDWORKS software and then install on your server and client machines

Learn how

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