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-====== SolidWorks ​2016 Installation ======+====== SolidWorks ​2021 and 2023 Installation ======
 Due to the size of the installation,​ please DO NOT attempt to install this application via a wireless or VPN network connection. ​ Prior to installing any new version or upgrade, please ​ Due to the size of the installation,​ please DO NOT attempt to install this application via a wireless or VPN network connection. ​ Prior to installing any new version or upgrade, please ​
 ensure that you are connected to a live, wired, Ethernet jack on campus and that your wireless network interface is disabled. ensure that you are connected to a live, wired, Ethernet jack on campus and that your wireless network interface is disabled.
 +
 +//Note: Installation of SolidWorks in a virtual machine, whether on a Windows, Mac, or Linux host, is not supported.//​
  
 ===== Pre-Installation instructions ===== ===== Pre-Installation instructions =====
-This installation process will install the entire ​2016 SolidWorks suite, including all other applications such as eDrawings, DWGeditor, SolidWorks Explorer, SolidWorks Installation manager, and all COSMOS applications. ​ In order to use these latest application versions, you must perform the following tasks:+This installation process will install the entire ​2021 SolidWorks suite, including all other applications such as eDrawings, DWGeditor, SolidWorks Explorer, SolidWorks Installation manager, and all COSMOS applications. ​ In order to use these latest application versions, you must perform the following tasks:
  
   - Backup any existing Solidworks files you wish to keep or have available after the upgrade. (parts, assemblies, drawings, document templates, sheet formats, library features and form tools).  ​   - Backup any existing Solidworks files you wish to keep or have available after the upgrade. (parts, assemblies, drawings, document templates, sheet formats, library features and form tools).  ​
-  ​Uninstall all previous versions of Solidworks and Solidworks related applications ​via the Control Panel+  ​ 
-    - All COSMOS applications+==== Remove previous version ==== 
-      - COSMOS FloWorks +Uninstall all previous versions of Solidworks and Solidworks related applications:​ 
-      - COSMOS Motion +  * If you are uninstalling Solidworks 2019
-      - COSMOS Works +    * Make sure you are connected the **OLIN** WiFi network. 
-    ​Solidworks ​2015 or earlier +    * Press the **Windows Key** + **R** to open the run prompt. 
-    ​- DWGeditor +    * Copy the following link and paste it into the run prompt. Hit **Enter**. 
-    ​- eDrawings +    ​[[\\fsvs01\Applications\Public\netapps\SolidWorks\2019\SP03\StartSWInstall.hta]] 
-    ​- Solidworks Installation Manager +  * If you are uninstalling a different version of Solidworks: 
-    ​- Solidworks Explorer +    ​* Access Window'​s **Apps & Features** removal service and select **Solidworks**. 
-  - Reboot your computer+    ​* The first checkbox for **Program Files and Folder** should be checked off for you 
 +    ​* Click to mark checkboxes for both **Registry Entries** as well as **Data Files and Folders**  
 +      * These checkboxes may be located under **Advanced Options** 
 +    ​* Click the "​Uninstall SOLIDWORKS products now" button 
 +      * The white window that is currently open should close and the installation manager will appear momentarily
  
-=====**Instability in SOLIDWORKS 2015 due to conflict with Microsoft KB3072630**=====+:!: Following removal, please reboot your computer before proceeding with installation of the latest version 
 +===== Installing SolidWorks 2021/​2023 ​===== 
 +    * **Note:​** ​ If your laptop is a Dell  Mobile Precision 3551, after installing Solidworks 2021/2023 you will have to disable the onboard graphics card before you can use Solidworks. To do so:
  
-[[https://​www.solidworks.com/​sw/​support/​TechKB3072630.htm|From ​the SolidWorks KB article]]:+  - In the search box type in "​Device Manager"​. 
 +  - In the Device Manager window that opens, expand Display adapters. 
 +  - Right-click the Intel Graphics adapter and select "​Disable this device"​. 
 +  - select yes when you are asked if you really want to disable it. 
 +  - close the Device manager window. 
 +  - Start your Sollidworks 2021/2023 program. 
 +==== On-Domain systems ====
  
-''​There is a conflict with Microsoft KB3072630 ​(published July 14 2015) which can cause SOLIDWORKS to become unstable when installed or updated after KB3072630 is applied. The Microsoft update makes changes to Windows Installer which prevents SOLIDWORKS installations (newmodify/​repair,​ update ​or uninstallfrom being executed correctly. We are working diligently to produce a software fix as soon as possible in SOLIDWORKS 2015 and 2016, however in the interim please review the information below to prevent and correct instability caused by this conflict.''​+  * Press the windows key and search for "​Company Portal"​ and select it (NOTE: If you do not have Company Portalcontact IT or follow the "​Alternative Installation Instructions"​)  
 +  *  Select SolidWorks, ​and the installation should begin automatically.
  
-''​Affected software''​ +Alternative Installation Instructions:​ 
-  * ''​SOLIDWORKS 2011 - 2015, and SOLIDWORKS 2016 beta.''​+  * Copy and paste the following link into your File Explorer: 
 +  *  [[\\fsvs01\Applications\Public\netapps\SolidWorks]] 
 +  * Once you are in the SolidWorks folder, select the version you want to install, and copy the folder to your device. 
 +  * Run the file called [[startswinstall]]  
 +  * Once SolidWorks is done installing, **delete the SolidWorks folder** 
 +==== Cross-Registered & Off-Domain systems ==== 
 +  * Copy and paste the following link into your File Explorer: 
 +  *  [[\\fsvs01\Applications\Public\netapps\SolidWorks]] 
 +      * You will be prompted for credentials to connect to fsvs01.olin.edu at this point. ​ Please use your Olin network credentials:​ 
 +        * **Username:​** ​ //​__olin.edu\<​your Olin domain username>​__//​ 
 +        * **Password:​** ​ //<your Olin domain password>//​ 
 +          * NOTE:  You MUST specifiy **__olin.edu\__** preceding your username
  
-''​Instability may appear ​in many different functional areas of the softwareso the list below may not be completeKnown symptoms are:''​+  * Once you are in the SolidWorks folderselect ​the version you want to install, and copy the folder to your device. 
 +  * Run the file called [[startswinstall]]  
 +  * Once SolidWorks is done installing, **delete the SolidWorks folder** 
 +===== SolidWorks PDM ===== 
 +Solidworks PDM instructions can be found [[pdm|here]].
  
-  ​''​Missing add-ins from the SOLIDWORKS add-ins list in the Tools menu.''​ +===== License Borrowing & Returning ===== 
-  * ''​Error when launching SOLIDWORKS or opening a file"Could not load SOLIDWORKS DLL: GdtAnalysisSupport.dll".''​ +SolidWorks licenses can be borrowed for use without internet or VPN connectivity using the **SolidNetWork License Manager**.   
-  * ''​Crashes when recording, playing or editing a SOLIDWORKS Macro.''​ +Additional details can be found as documented by SolidWorks: 
-  * ''​Instability when using Equations.''​ +  * [[http://help.solidworks.com/​2019/​English/​Installation/​install_guide/​t_borrowing_snl_licenses.htm|Borrowing SolidNetWorks Licenses]] 
-  * ''​Error when launching SOLIDWORKS or SOLIDWORKS Explorer: "DWG document manager library is invalid or missing"​.''​+  * [[http://​help.solidworks.com/​2019/​English/​Installation/​install_guide/​t_returning_borrowed_snl_licenses.htm|Returning SolidNetWorks Licenses]]
  
-SolidWorks is working on fixing the issue and integrating it with their installer, Olin's one-click installer will be updated at such time.  Until then, the Windows registry must be patched in order to allow a successful installation,​ and then patched again following the installation to re-enable the Microsoft update we are temporarily disabling with the first patch. 
- 
-Browsing to the following folder from the start menu: 
-[[\\fsvs01\Applications\Public\netapps\SolidWorks\2015\KB3072630_Workaround]] 
- 
-and running the KB3072630_Disable.reg file will patch your computer'​s registry to allow SolidWorks to install properly (you will need to allow any UAC prompts you may receive, etc.) 
- 
-After completing the installation,​ you may run the KB3072630_Re-enable file. 
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-===== Installing SolidWorks 2016 ===== 
-  - Copy and paste the following link into the Run command from the Start Menu: [[\\fsvs01\Applications\Public\netapps\SolidWorks\2016\SP04\StartSWInstall.hta]] 
-    * **Note:​** ​ this installer will determine if you run a [[32_or_64|32-bit or 64-bit]] operating system and install the appropriate edition for you. 
-  - The Solidworks Master Setup window should open. 
-  - Click the **Install Solidworks** button. ​ This will install the entire suite of applications. 
-  - Please note that this is a silent installation and will proceed without giving the user any options. 
-    - :!: If your system is low on disk space, the installation may quit unexpectedly without giving an error code. 
-  - Once all applications have been installed you’ll see a window indicating that the SolidWorks installation is complete. ​  ​Uncheck the **Run SolidWorks now** box and Click **Done** 
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-Solidworks PDM instructions can be found [[pdm|here]].