Solidworks
How To Install and Run SOLIDWORKS Connected from 3DEXPERIENCE
Once you've purchased either a quarterly, annual, or 3-year subscription of SOLIDWORKS, you'll be able to log in to 3DEXPERIENCE. This is the online platform from which you can launch your products as well as access learning resources and community ...
I want to install SOLIDWORKS to a computer that is never connected to the internet
You can do this by emailing your request file directly to SOLIDWORKS (or us and we will help on your behalf).
Do I always need to be online to use SOLIDWORKS?
No - You do need to have an internet connection to activate the software, but this is a one-time process and you do not need to be online to use the software.
The SOLIDWORKS server is unavailable and I can't activate
This is a rare event, but if it happens, you will be asked to try again at a later time. There is a 30-day grace period to connect to the licence server, so you will have unrestricted access to your software while you're unable to connect.
My computer crashed and I can't deactivate SOLIDWORKS
If you cannot access SOLIDWORKS to transfer your licence, try installing and activating on another computer first, as it may still successfully reactivate.
How many computers can I activate my SOLIDWORKS licence on?
One single activation allowed. If you need to move the licence to another computer, you must transfer your activation.
Does the activation process ever send data to SOLIDWORKS after I activate my product?
No - Activation is a secure, anonymous, one-time process. After successful activation, the licence manager runs in the background only to verify the product licence. The activation process never contacts SOLIDWORKS without your expess knowledge and ...