SOLIDWORKS Troubleshooting

SOLIDWORKS SolidNetWork License Manager Troubleshooting (SNL)

SOLIDWORKS SolidNetWork License (SNL) Manager Troubleshooting

A SOLIDWORKS Network License requires a network connection between the server and client machines.  The server runs the SolidNetWork License Manager service and client machines must verify a connection and available licenses from the server before SOLIDWORKS will open.  Communication errors are commonly found on…

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Why you should use Restart (instead of Shut down) with SOLIDWORKS

When troubleshooting unwanted behavior on a computer, especially when running SOLIDWORKS, there are a couple of simple steps worth trying early in the process.  Restart SOLIDWORKS, and if that didn’t resolve it then restart/reboot the computer. But beware… “restart” may no longer mean what you…

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Clean Uninstall of a SOLIDWORKS PDM Client

Sometimes you may need to completely uninstall SOLIDWORKS PDM Client, including all Program Files and Registry Keys. This process is helpful when troubleshooting a problematic SOLIDWORKS PDM Client machine. These steps will allow you to perform a clean SOLIDWORKS PDM Client uninstall and remove any…

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SOLIDWORKS PDM Connectivity Test Tool [Updated]

NOTE: This article has been updated to reflect the new version of the Connectivity Test Tool.  The new tool is available to all customers and can be downloaded via the DS Support Knowledge Base article QA00000119794 Within a SOLIDWORKS PDM environment, there are several different…

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Solving SOLIDWORKS surfacing challenges when designing a Golf Club head [VIDEO]

Since I’m pretty terrible at golfing, I’ve decided that designing a golf club head with SOLIDWORKS will make it easier for me to hit the ball. This is the shape of the club’s head: Creating the Golf Club Head in SOLIDWORKS So having a concept for…

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