SolidNetWork License Manager

SOLIDWORKS SolidNetWork License Manager Tips and Tricks from certified experts

How do I upgrade the SOLIDWORKS SolidNetWork License Manager?

upgrade SOLIDWORKS SNL Manager

Most companies have their SOLIDWORKS licenses on a network. So, when it comes to upgrading SOLIDWORKS it is necessary to first upgrade the SolidNetWork License Manager (SNL) on the server machine before upgrading SOLIDWORKS on client machines. Here are few things you must check before…

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Installing and Setting Up the SOLIDWORKS PDM License Manager

Installation Manager

SOLIDWORKS PDM Standard and Professional versions use a License Manager to control access to their respective licenses. With SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional, installations are purchased separately. The number of installations purchased, dictates how many users can access PDM at any one time. With SOLIDWORKS PDM Standard,…

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License Types in the SOLIDWORKS License Manager

SOLIDWORKS SolidNetWork License Manager

In the SOLIDWORKS License Manager, each SOLIDWORKS Professional or Premium network license includes two entries: SOLIDWORKS Professional license consists of SOLIDWORKS Standard and SOLIDWORKS Professional. SOLIDWORKS Premium license consists of SOLIDWORKS Standard and SOLIDWORKS Premium. SOLIDWORKS Standard license must be available for SOLIDWORKS to start…

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Reserving SOLIDWORKS PDM and SOLIDWORKS Manage Licenses

Reserving SOLIDWORKS PDM Licenses

Sometimes it is necessary to ensure that certain users always have a license of SOLIDWORKS PDM or SOLIDWORKS Manage available. This can be done by using the Options File for the SolidNetwork License Manager. In other posts we’ve discussed how the Options File can be…

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Switching from Standalone SOLIDWORKS Licenses to a SOLIDWORKS Network License

So you’ve made (or are considering) the decision to use a SOLIDWORKS Network License. There are many great reasons to switch to a network license setup: Perhaps you have engineers/designers/drafters who do not use SOLIDWORKS 100% of the time. Maybe they spend some time building…

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SOLIDWORKS NetWork License Failed to get string for the Localized Property

When installing, or modifying the installation of the SOLIDWORKS SolidNetWork License Manager, you may encounter the following error: Failed to get the string for the Localized Property : STR_SWINST_ACTIVE_SW. This error can occur, if SOLIDWORKS is open on the same system where the installation is…

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SOLIDWORKS 2017 Update FAQs

SOLIDWORKS 2018 Update FAQs

Get your SOLIDWORKS 2017 Update frequently asked questions answered below: SOLIDWORKS 2017 General Information SOLIDWORKS 2017 Installation SOLIDWORKS 2017 Standalone licensing SOLIDWORKS 2017 SolidNetWork Licensing (network/floating) licensing SOLIDWORKS 2017 Activation SOLIDWORKS 2017 Update General Information Review our SOLIDWORKS 2017 update general topic questions: How can…

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SOLIDWORKS SolidNetWork License Manager Options File provides additional control

The SolidNetWork License Manager runs on FlexNet technology and there is a PDF guide included in the installation with additional details on how you can further control the license usage.  Through the use of an Options file in the License Manager, you can control timeout…

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How to enable SOLIDWORKS Simulation Network Licence

Users of SOLIDWORKS network license who have access to more than one type of Simulation license can use the SolidNetWork License Manager to select the required Simulation license type (e.g. SOLIDWORKS Simulation, SOLIDWORKS Simulation Professional, SOLIDWORKS Simulation Premium). The SolidNetWork License Manager can be accessed…

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