
IMPORTANT – Update the graphics card drivers. The default location is: “ C:\Users\\Documents\SolidWorks Downloads ” If you don’t know which folder to use, you can make a new folder called C:\00 SOLIDWORKS INSTALLS on each user machine, and copy the full download into this folder. We recommend placing a copy of this full download into a local folder on the end user machine ( not on a network drive ).
The full download is approximately 10GB in file size.
Place a copy of the FULL DOWNLOAD on each end user machine. As the video shows, this download contains everything you need for a NEW installation, a SERVICE PACK installation, a REPAIR or a MODIFY. This is demonstrated in the following video. These programs both run on an SQL backbone, and if your intention is to include these products in the upgrade process, please contact our tech support team for guidance on these specific products. The following guide is intended as a guide to update the SOLIDWORKS software and its add-ins, but there is a notable exclusion of information regarding SOLIDWORKS Electrical and SOLIDWORKS PDM. The sections marked “OPTIONAL” can be skipped, but might give you some good tricks for ensuring that everything goes smoothly on the user end.Īs always, any questions you have along the way can be addressed with our support team at: or 1-80 A note about SOLIDWORKS Electrical and SOLIDWORKS PDM Each step in “RECOMMENDED” should be followed and thought of as required. I have broken down the sections into “RECOMMENDED” and “OPTIONAL”. Following these steps should ensure a clean and successful installation. Below is a guide to help you through this process.
When the time comes to install or update your SOLIDWORKS software to a newer version, the process can feel a bit overwhelming.