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solidworks [2021/10/12 10:18]
mperriello [Cross-Registered & Off-Domain systems]
solidworks [2024/01/24 15:21] (current)
mmacias [On-Domain systems]
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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.
 +
 +//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: 
 + 
 +  ​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. 
 + 
 +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]].