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Install SOLIDWORKS Network Version This article will guide you through the process of installing a network version of SOLIDWORKS for the first time.

Important Notes about the using a network version of SOLIDWORKS Installing a network version of SOLIDWORKS is a two-step process. You first need to install the SolidNetWork License Manager. Then you need to install SOLIDWORKS on all the computers that will be using the software.

The SolidNetWork License Manager (or “SNL” for short) is the server-side program that holds and distributes your SOLIDWORKS licenses. When a user attempts to launch SOLIDWORKS from their own workstation (known as a Client installation), it must communicate via the network with the server to “get” a license before the program can start. The SolidNetWork License Manager should, therefore, be installed on a computer that other computers can access through your network.


License Server Machine Before Installation

Before you install SOLIDWORKS, take a minute to make sure that your computer meets the recommended System Requirements for the version of SOLIDWORKS that you are installing. Then follow the steps below to ensure a smooth installation:

• Log in to your computer as the administrator.

Change User Account Control Settings to Never notify and restart your computer.

(After the installation is complete you can change the settings back)

• Disable all anti-virus and anti-spyware tools. • Uninstall any previous versions of SOLIDWORKS.

http://www.solidworks.com/sw/support/SystemRequirements.html


Software Download If you have software on DVD(s), you can skip this step. To download your software:

1. Visit https://customerportal.solidworks.com and login to your Customer Portal account.

• Note: If you don’t already have an account, create one and give us a call so that we can get your download started while you wait for account activation to complete.

2. Log in and go to Download > Downloads and Upgrades. 3. Click the download link for the latest version and service pack that matches your

machine’s architecture.

Installation 1. Launch the SOLIDWORKS Installation Manager setup.exe.

• Look for setup.exe on your DVD or in your Downloads folder.

https://customerportal.solidworks.com/


2. Select Server Products and check the box for Install SolidNetWork License Manager (distributed licensing) on this computer. Click Next


3. Enter your 16- or 24-digit SOLIDWORKS serial number. • If you have a serial number for any of the other products listed on this screen,

check the box next to that product and enter the 24-digit serial number.

4. Click Next and proceed to the Summary page.


5. Check the box next to “I accept the terms of the SOLIDWORKS License Agreement” and click Download and Install or Install now if using the DVD.

6. Click Finish to complete the installation.


Activation 1. After the installation of the SolidNetwork License Manager is complete, launch it

from Start > Programs > SolidWorks 20XX > SolidNetwork License Manager. 2. You will be prompted with a window saying “SolidNetWork license(s) do not exist

for the serial number(s) entered, would you like to activate now?” Click Yes.

3. Configure the SolidNetWork License Server Information window.


On the Server Information screen: 1. If your company uses a firewall, check the box for A firewall is in use

on this server.

Note: For more information about using SolidNetWork License Manager with firewalls, see the section Using SolidNetWork Licenses with Firewalls in the Install Guide. The Install Guide is included with your installation media (on the DVD or with the download).

2. Computer Name: will already be filled in. 3. Use the Port Number (and Vendor Daemon Port Number, if you have

a firewall) default values, or type the port numbers that your company uses.

Note: The port number is a TCP/IP port number in the 1024 - 60000 range, used exclusively by this process. The default, 25734, is normally suitable and is unlikely to be the same as any other FLEXlm server process currently on the license server.

4. Click Next to go to the Activate/Transfer License screen.


4. Click Select All to highlight your serial number and type your e-mail address into the Contact Information (Required) field.

5. You now need to specify how you will activate the license. Activation can be done in one of two ways:

a. Automatically over the internet. (This is the recommended method since it is the easiest.)

b. Manual activation. If your machine does not have an internet connection, you will need to proceed to Manual Activation.

Automatic Activation 1. Select Automatically over the internet (recommended). 2. Enter your email address under the Contact Information (Required) section. 3. Click Next to connect to the activation server and process the activation. 4. Upon successful activation, the Activation/Reactivation Succeeded window

will appear listing the licensed products. 5. Click Finish.

Manual Activation 1. Select Manually via email. 2. Enter your email address under the Contact Information (Required) section. 3. Click Next and the Manual Activation window will display.


4. Click Save to save the activation request text file in a location you can easily find. 5. Copy this text file to a machine that is connected to the internet. 6. From the machine connected to the internet, e-mail the text file as an

attachment to the e-mail address: [email protected]. 7. An automatic email will be sent from SOLIDWORKS with the subject “Activation

Status.” This will contain a text file attachment. Copy the activation response text file to the machine requiring activation.

8. On the Manual Activation window, click Open and select the file obtained from the email

9. Click Next to activate. 10. Upon successful activation, the Activation/Reactivation Succeeded window will

appear listing the licensed products. 11. Click Finish.


Client Machines (CAD stations) Before Installation Before you install SOLIDWORKS, take a minute to make sure that your computer meets the recommended System Requirements and that you have a SOLIDWORKS Certified Graphics Card for the version of SOLIDWORKS that you are installing. Then follow the steps below to ensure a smooth installation:

• Log in to your computer as the administrator. • Change User Account Control Settings to Never notify and restart your

computer.

(After the installation is complete you can change the settings back)

• Disable all anti-virus and anti-spyware tools. • Uninstall any previous versions of SOLIDWORKS.

http://www.solidworks.com/sw/support/SystemRequirements.html

http://www.solidworks.com/sw/support/videocardtesting.html

http://www.solidworks.com/sw/support/videocardtesting.html


Software Download If you have software on DVD(s), you can skip this step. To download your software:

1. Visit https://customerportal.solidworks.com and login to your Customer Portal account.

• Note: If you don’t already have an account, create one and give us a call so that we can get your download started while you wait for account activation to complete.

2. Log in and go to Download > Downloads and Upgrades. 3. Click the download link for the latest version and service pack that matches your

machine’s architecture.

Installation 1. Launch the SOLIDWORKS Installation Manager setup.exe.

• Look for setup.exe on your DVD or in your Downloads folder. 2. Select Individual Installation and click Next.

https://customerportal.solidworks.com/


3. Enter your 16- or 24-digit SOLIDWORKS serial number.

• If you have a serial number for any of the other products listed on this screen, check the box next to that product and enter the 24-digit serial number.

4. Click Next and proceed to the Summary page. • The Summary page lists the default settings for an installation. You can

customize your installation by selecting CHANGE on any of the category bars. TIP: Turn off background downloader by selecting CHANGE under Download Options.


Uncheck the boxes as shown below to disable background downloader.

5. Click Download and Install or Install now if using the DVD. 6. A window will pop up that will ask you to enter information to access your

SolidNetWork License Manager.

7. Specify the port number and server name for the SolidNetWork License Manager server in the Port@server box. It should look something like this: 25734@myserver.

• The default port is 25734. • What appears after the “@” symbol should be the name of the server that has

the SolidNetWork License Manager on it. Alternately, you can use the IP address of the server in place of its name. This often works better.


8. When the Installation is complete, click Finish.

9. Repeat the above steps (1-8) on all client machines.

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