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| - | ====== SolidWorks 2021 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. | ||
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| + | //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 ===== | ||
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| ==== Remove previous version ==== | ==== Remove previous version ==== | ||
| Uninstall all previous versions of Solidworks and Solidworks related applications: | Uninstall all previous versions of Solidworks and Solidworks related applications: | ||
| - | * If you are uninstalling Solidworks 2019, launch the 2019 installation manager found here on the network: | + | * If you are uninstalling Solidworks 2019: |
| + | * Make sure you are connected the **OLIN** WiFi network. | ||
| + | * Press the **Windows Key** + **R** to open the run prompt. | ||
| + | * Copy the following link and paste it into the run prompt. Hit **Enter**. | ||
| [[\\fsvs01\Applications\Public\netapps\SolidWorks\2019\SP03\StartSWInstall.hta]] | [[\\fsvs01\Applications\Public\netapps\SolidWorks\2019\SP03\StartSWInstall.hta]] | ||
| - | * If you are uninstalling a different version of Solidworks, access Window's Apps & Features removal service and select Solidworksto start the uninstall process. | + | * If you are uninstalling a different version of Solidworks: |
| - | * * The first checkbox for **Program Files and Folder** should be checked off for you | + | * Access Window's **Apps & Features** removal service and select **Solidworks**. |
| - | * Click to mark checkboxes for both **Registry Entries** as well as **Data Files and Folders** (These checkboxes may be located under **Advanced Options**) | + | * The first checkbox for **Program Files and Folder** should be checked off for you |
| - | * Click the "Uninstall SOLIDWORKS products now" button | + | * Click to mark checkboxes for both **Registry Entries** as well as **Data Files and Folders** |
| - | * The white window that is currently open should close and the installation manager will appear momentarily | + | * These checkboxes may be located under **Advanced Options** |
| - | * Following removal, please reboot your computer before proceeding with installation of the latest version | + | * Click the "Uninstall SOLIDWORKS products now" button |
| - | ===== Installing SolidWorks 2021 ===== | + | * The white window that is currently open should close and the installation manager will appear momentarily |
| - | * **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. | + | |
| + | :!: 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: | ||
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| + | - 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 ==== | ==== On-Domain systems ==== | ||
| - | * Copy and paste the following link into the Run command from the Start Menu: [[\\fsvs01\Applications\Public\netapps\SolidWorks\2021\StartSWInstall.hta]] | + | |
| + | * Press the windows key and search for "Company Portal" and select it (NOTE: If you do not have company portal, contact IT or follow the "Alternative Installation Instructions") | ||
| + | * Select SolidWorks, and the installation should begin automatically. | ||
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| + | Alternative Installation Instructions: | ||
| + | * 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 ==== | ==== Cross-Registered & Off-Domain systems ==== | ||
| - | * Simultaneously press the **Windows key** & **R** on your keyboard | + | * Copy and paste the following link into your File Explorer: |
| - | * Copy and paste the following link into the Run command dialog box: | + | * [[\\fsvs01\Applications\Public\netapps\SolidWorks]] |
| - | [[\\fsvs01.olin.edu\Applications\Public\netapps\SolidWorks\2021\StartSWInstall.hta]] | + | |
| * You will be prompted for credentials to connect to fsvs01.olin.edu at this point. Please use your Olin network credentials: | * 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>__// | * **Username:** //__olin.edu\<your Olin domain username>__// | ||
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| * NOTE: You MUST specifiy **__olin.edu\__** preceding your username | * NOTE: You MUST specifiy **__olin.edu\__** preceding your username | ||
| - | === Once the installer loads: === | + | * Once you are in the SolidWorks folder, select the version you want to install, and copy the folder to your device. |
| - | - The Solidworks Master Setup window should open. | + | * Run the file called [[startswinstall]] |
| - | - Click the **Install Solidworks** button. This will install the entire suite of applications. | + | * Once SolidWorks is done installing, **delete the SolidWorks folder** |
| - | - 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** | + | |
| - | - If prompted, reboot your computer | + | |
| ===== SolidWorks PDM ===== | ===== SolidWorks PDM ===== | ||
| Solidworks PDM instructions can be found [[pdm|here]]. | Solidworks PDM instructions can be found [[pdm|here]]. | ||