SOLIDWORKS Administrative Image
With SOLIDWORKS 2023 freshly released, it’s time to start thinking about upgrading all your SOLIDWORKS installations to the latest versions. One of the most useful tools included with your SOLIDWRKS installation is the ability to create admin images. This allows teams to have one set…
Starting with SOLIDWORKS 2020, when deploying SOLIDWORKS using an Administrative Image, you can choose not to install the SOLIDWORKS Toolbox data files. This is useful if your SOLIDWORKS Toolbox is located in a central location such as the SOLIDWORKS PDM Vault or network drive. Previously,…
New in SOLIDWORKS 2020 we have the ability to test ahead of the deployment of an administrative image and resolve any issues before the push. Removing the need for multiple deployments, making installing and upgrading an easier more efficient process. The test will complete the…
Sometimes it may be necessary to change SOLIDWORKS serial number for your installation, for instance if you need to change from a standalone to a network based license, or if you have installed the wrong license (such as perhaps your coworker’s Premium license … ) on…
The use of SOLIDWORKS Administrative Images is very helpful when you need to install SOLIDWORKS on multiple machines. Once the Admin Image is created and customized, installing on each client machine does not require any setup. Images are typically used with network licenses as each…
Using a Configuration based on a SOLIDWORKS PDM Administrative Image Export File
While I was creating a new SOLIDWORKS PDM vault for another article I was writing, I was about to race through the Configure Vault window, like I normally do. When the oft forgotten ‘Use a configuration based on an administrative image export file’ option caught my eye:…
In my previous article I mentioned that while creating an Administrative Image with SOLIDWORKS 2017, you now have the ability to manage and lock SOLIDWORKS System Options. Below are the detailed steps that will allow you to exert control over which SOLIDWORKS system options can be modified by users…
CAD Administrators Rejoice! With SOLIDWORKS 2017 you now have ultimate power in your SOLIDWORKS Universe!
The new SOLIDWORKS Setting Administration tool will give SOLIDWORKS 2017 CAD Administrators the ability to prevent users from changing their system options. FAIR WARNING: this is going to be the most inflammatory article that I will write this year… UPON READING THIS ARTICLE: YOU MAY…
A SOLIDWORKS Administrative Image can be created in order to deploy a SOLIDWORKS PDM client installation, with preset options. From Windows Start enter “Run” Enter the location of the SOLIDWORKS PDM setup.exe. The location will vary depending on whether you are installing the client from the original DVD, or…