SOLIDWORKS Installation Manager
Tech tips and articles for using the SOLIDWORKS Installation Manager
When updating SOLIDWORKS that has been installed using a floating, network license the latest version, many users will forget the very last step, re-activating the SolidNetWork License Manager Server. This needs to be done so that the SolidNetWork License Manager Server can communicate with the SolidWorks Activation Center and be allowed to provide the new, updated licenses to the SolidWorks users who are connected using the network licensing system. If the step is missed, for instance when updating to SOLIDWORKS 2019, any client computers still using the older version of SOLIDWORKS would still be able to get their licenses and open the program, but as soon as a user tried to open SOLIDWORKS 2019 they would receive the message “Could not obtain a license for SOLIDWORKS”. That’s because the SNL License manager just wouldn’t have a license of SOLIDWORKS 2019 to give out yet, it needs to be reactivated first….
When it comes time to migrate to new servers, moving the SolidNetwork License Manager Server for your SOLIDWORKS software can be a daunting to idea. Dozens or even hundreds of users will be affected by the move. However, following these steps will help to ensure that there will be the least amount of disruption to the users, and the move can be done in as few steps as possible: -ON THE NEW SERVER- STEP 1: If a firewall is in place on the server, add TCP/IP ports 25734 and 25735 to the firewall exception list for inbound and outbound connections. STEP 2: Using the SOLIDWORKS Installation Manager, available either from the installation DVD or through the Downloads and Updates section of the SolidWorks Customer Portal, click the “Server products” radio button and check to install the SolidNetWork License Manager software. *** DO NOT ACTIVATE THE NEW LICENSE MANAGER YET *** -ON THE USER WORKSTATIONS- STEP 3: Open 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 your system. To change the serial number that your SOLIDWORKS installation is using for it’s licensing you do not need to completely uninstall SOLIDWORKS and you don’t have to hack your Windows registry, you can change it directly through the SOLIDWORKS Installation Manager. Steps to change SOLIDWORKS serial number Step 1. If you are currently using a standalone SOLIDWORKS license and changing to a different standalone serial number, or changing to a network license serial number, first launch SOLIDWORKS and from the Help menu select “Deactivate License”. This step is not necessary if you are changing from a network license serial number to a standalone serial number. Step 2. If…
As SOLIDWORKS provides new tools and products to make your design process easier and faster, the SOLIDWORKS 2019 download size has inevitably got larger. Yet computer technology is also increasing. Hard drives have more capacity and internet speeds are increasing at the speed of light (pun intended). I have a fiber optic internet connection with close to 200Mbps download speed. An entire service pack download of SOLIDWORKS (~13GB) can be completed in about 20 minutes. SOLIDWORKS 2019 Installation Manager Yet for those who don’t have access to high-speed broadband internet, the download can seem large and slow. The SOLIDWORKS 2019 Installation Manager has been optimized to have faster downloads and a higher rate of success. In some cases it has been found to be twice as fast. But don’t expect a 20 minute download to be reduced to 10 minutes on a high-speed connection. Though I did go from about…
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 taking place. Close SOLIDWORKS and then retry the installation. This should allow you to continue with the install error free.
The support team here at Javelin will often request the installation log files from customers who are experiencing issues with their SOLIDWORKS Installation. These logs will assist us in determining the corrective actions required for an installation to proceed. Prior releases made it a tad challenging to find the log files as they would be located deep within a user’s folder structure. (Typically C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Roaming\SOLIDWORKS\Installation Logs) SOLIDWORKS 2016 has given us an easier method to gather the log files together! Right-Click the gray title bar at the top of the SOLIDWORKS Installation Manager dialog as shown in the figure below. Choose the “Gather Installation Logs…” option and save the resulting zip file in a known location for a later upload. Attach the log files to your support case and we can have a look at what is ailing your installation!
The SOLIDWORKS 2016 Installation Manager is different from previous releases. Separately purchased SOLIDWORKS add-ins are now grouped under expandable menus. Once the menu has been expanded, a serial number can be entered for the required add-in. Product Selection Under product selection you can choose which products to install including the new SOLIDWORKS PDM Standard which is a replacement for SOLIDWORKS Workgroup PDM. Download Options Download Options now give you the choice on whether to download files that are needed to install products on the current computer, or a full download which can be used on any computer. This choice is only available for the Download Only option. These choices may reduce the size of the download. Learn more about SOLIDWORKS 2016 To get more SOLIDWORKS 2016 Tips and Tricks you should plan to attend a Launch Broadcast on either Thursday October 1st or Tuesday October 6th. Please visit our registration page to register…
If you encounter problems with an installed SOLIDWORKS product (e.g. SOLIDWORKS Premium, Simulation, PDM, Inspection, Electrical etc.) you can use the repairing SOLIDWORKS tool in the Installation Manager to repair the installation of the product. Here are the steps for repairing SOLIDWORKS: Step 1. Make sure you have the SOLIDWORKS installation files. If you installed from the SOLIDWORKS DVD, place the DVD into the drive. If you installed from a file set downloaded directly from solidworks.com, make sure the files are present in the SOLIDWORKS Downloads folder. Step 2. If using Windows 10, go to Go to Settings and then Apps & Features. If using Windows 7, go to the Windows Control Panel and launch Programs and Features. Step 3. From the list of installed programs find the SOLIDWORKS installation, select it and click Modify. (If using Windows 7 select the SOLIDWORKS installation and click Change) Please Note: If the only option available is Uninstall, then SOLIDWORKS was installed using an Administrative Image…