SOLIDWORKS Installation Manager

Tech tips and articles for using the SOLIDWORKS Installation Manager

Adding SOLIDWORKS License[s] to an Existing SolidNetWork License Manager (SNL)

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SOLIDWORKS 2023 has made it quicker and simpler for CAD administrators to add SOLIDWORKS license serial numbers. Previously, the installation of the SOLIDWORKS SolidNetWork License Manager Server needed to be modified to add and remove network serial numbers. In 2023, CAD administrators can now use…

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How to find your SOLIDWORKS Installation Log files

Our Technical teams here at TriMech Solutions will often request the SOLIDWORKS installation log files from clients 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…

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Unblock SOLIDWORKS Installation Zip Files Before Unzipping

Downloaded zip files can be ‘Blocked’ by Windows and this can prevent an executable, such as the SOLIDWORKS Installation Manager from running correctly. To avoid this, the SOLIDWORKS Installation zip file should first be ‘Unblocked.’ To ‘Unblock’ a zip file, right-click on the file and…

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How to fix “Source Folder Not Versioned Correctly” Error when modifying SOLIDWORKS

solidworks installation error - Source Folder Not Versioned Correctly

If you are currently in the process of modifying your SOLIDWORKS installation to change its serial number, or maybe even add and remove certain products, you may run into the error “Source Folder Not Versioned Correctly” on the summary page: The source folder is not versioned…

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Blank SOLIDWORKS Installation Manager Window

The SOLIDWORKS Installation Manager is a self-contained installer to assist with the download and installation of SOLIDWORKS products.  Launching Setup.exe should open the Installation Manager window and immediately provide several options.  If you experience a blank or empty window, the following solutions should assist. Solution…

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The Last Step to Update the SOLIDWORKS SolidNetWork License Server

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…

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Moving The SOLIDWORKS SolidNetWork License (SNL) Manager

Moving SOLIDWORKS License Manager

When it comes time to migrate to new servers, moving the SolidNetwork License Manager Server for your SOLIDWORKS software can be a daunting idea.  Dozens or even hundreds of users will be affected by the move. However, following these steps will help to ensure that…

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How to change the Serial Number of a SOLIDWORKS Installation

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…

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SOLIDWORKS 2019 Downloads Faster and with Greater Success

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…

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