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jbeck [Pre-Installation instructions]
solidworks [2024/01/24 15:21] (current)
mmacias [On-Domain systems]
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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).  ​
   ​   ​
-==== Remove previous ​verion ​====+==== Remove previous ​version ​====
 Uninstall all previous versions of Solidworks and Solidworks related applications:​ Uninstall all previous versions of Solidworks and Solidworks related applications:​
-  ​- Launch the installation manageer found here on the network: +  ​* If you are uninstalling Solidworks 2019: 
-    [[\\fsvs01\Applications\Public\netapps\SolidWorks\2016\SP04\StartSWInstall.hta]] +    * Make sure you are connected ​the **OLIN** WiFi network
-  ​The first checkbox for "Program Files and Folder" ​should be checked off for you +    * Press the **Windows Key** + **R** to open the run prompt. 
-  ​- ​Click to mark checkboxes for both "Registry Entries" ​as well as "Data Files and Folders" +    * Copy the following link and paste it into the run prompt. Hit **Enter**. 
-  ​- ​Click the "​Uninstall SOLIDWORKS products now" button +    [[\\fsvs01\Applications\Public\netapps\SolidWorks\2019\SP03\StartSWInstall.hta]] 
-    ​- ​The white window that is currently open should close and the installation manager will appear momentarily +  ​* If you are uninstalling a different version of Solidworks:​ 
-  ​- ​Following removal, please reboot your computer before proceeding with installation of the latest version +    * Access Window'​s **Apps & Features** removal service and select **Solidworks**. 
-===== Installing SolidWorks ​2016 ===== +    * The first checkbox for **Program Files and Folder** should be checked off for you 
-  - Copy and paste the following link into the Run command from the Start Menu: [[\\fsvs01\Applications\Public\netapps\SolidWorks\2016\SP04\StartSWInstall.hta]] +    ​* ​Click to mark checkboxes for both **Registry Entries** as well as **Data Files and Folders**  
-    * **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+      * These checkboxes may be located under **Advanced Options** 
-  - The Solidworks Master Setup window ​should open+    * Click the "​Uninstall SOLIDWORKS products now" button 
-  - Click the **Install Solidworks** button.  ​This will install the entire suite of applications+      ​* ​The white window that is currently open should close and the installation manager will appear momentarily 
-  - 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+:!: Following removal, please reboot your computer before proceeding with installation of the latest version 
-  ​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**+===== 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 ==== 
 + 
 +  * 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. 
 + 
 +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 ==== 
 +  * 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
  
 +  * 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**
 ===== SolidWorks PDM ===== ===== SolidWorks PDM =====
 Solidworks PDM instructions can be found [[pdm|here]]. Solidworks PDM instructions can be found [[pdm|here]].
  
 ===== License Borrowing & Returning ===== ===== License Borrowing & Returning =====
-SolidWorks licenses can be borrowed for use without internet or VPN connectivity using the SolidNetWork License Manager.  ​+SolidWorks licenses can be borrowed for use without internet or VPN connectivity using the **SolidNetWork License Manager**.  ​
 Additional details can be found as documented by SolidWorks: Additional details can be found as documented by SolidWorks:
-  * [[http://​help.solidworks.com/​2016/​English/​Installation/​install_guide/​t_borrowing_snl_licenses.htm|Borrowing SolidNetWorks Licenses]] +  * [[http://​help.solidworks.com/​2019/​English/​Installation/​install_guide/​t_borrowing_snl_licenses.htm|Borrowing SolidNetWorks Licenses]] 
-  * [[http://​help.solidworks.com/​2016/​English/​Installation/​install_guide/​t_returning_borrowed_snl_licenses.htm|Returning SolidNetWorks Licenses]]+  * [[http://​help.solidworks.com/​2019/​English/​Installation/​install_guide/​t_returning_borrowed_snl_licenses.htm|Returning SolidNetWorks Licenses]]