In this video will guide you
through the installation of SolidWorks.
This installation must be performed
whether you are installing
desktop SolidWorks
or the collaborative design of SolidWorks
Role on the 3D experience platform.
Please note this is for standalone
licenses of SolidWorks.
The installation process is different
for network licensing or admin images.
Firstly, we need to download
the SolidWorks Installation Manager.
You can find this on the SolidWorks
website.
Log in with your 3D experience ID
and download the latest version.
Open the download once completed.
When you see the small gray window
appear, click unzip
and the installation manager
will open automatically.
On the welcome screen,
select to install on this computer
and proceed by clicking next.
Then fill in any serial numbers
to be used by this machine
for SolidWorks to become an available
installation product
You must provide a serial number for it
under 3D design.
The summary screen confirms
which products will be installed
while you're here,
Be sure to modify your installation
location and toolbox folders
to include the version year as shown.
This will help avoid confusion
when you upgrade SolidWorks
in the future.
Once you've agreed
to the Terms and conditions,
you can proceed to download and install.
You can revisit the Installation Manager
at any time if you need to make changes.
The download and installation
process may take
some time as the file set is large.
On completion,
SolidWorks will be installed
on your computer.
When opening SolidWorks
for the first time,
The activation Wizard will start.
Select
any products that require activation
and choose the option to automatically
activate over the internet.
Once activated,
SolidWorks will be available to use.
