As always, verify workmates, customers, or vendors are all on the same version of SOLIDWORKS. Older versions of SOLIDWORKS cannot open files from newer versions. Back-up data such as any shared Toolbox library, Design Library, Template files, or a data management vault. Also, confirm that the hard drive has enough space to have at least 15% free space after the full installation. Hawk Ridge Systems highly recommends taking a moment before installing SOLIDWORKS and checking that you are ready to load your new software.įirst, ensure that your computer meets minimum system requirements and that your video card passes certification checks. This document is only to be distributed and used by Hawk Ridge Systems customers. If you have any technical issues with SOLIDWORKS, please contact Hawk Ridge Systems Technical Support.

If you have not done this yet, please see our document on Network Server Installation before continuing with the client install. If you are using an earlier version of SOLIDWORKS, please download our earlier installation documents.īefore loading any software, you should always login with full administrative permissions and disable any anti-virus and anti-spyware programs.īefore installing a network client, you must first install the SolidNetWork License Manager. This guide is written for SOLIDWORKS 2018. eDrawings 2016 products will not install on the Windows 32-bit operating system.This article walks you through the steps necessary to install SOLIDWORKS 2018 as a network licensed client workstation. For the complete list of supported operating systems, please see ĮDrawings 2015 was the last release that supported the Windows 32-bit operating system.

The eDrawings Viewer 2015 is available on 64 bit operating systems only. The SOLIDWORKS 2014 Viewer will remain available for download but will not open SOLIDWORKS 2015 and later models.

Starting with the SOLIDWORKS 2015 release, the SOLIDWORKS Viewer is being retired and will be replaced by the eDrawings Viewer.

SOLIDWORKS 2015 and later will not install on 32-bit operating systems.

SOLIDWORKS 2014 was the last release that supports 32-bit operating systems.

SOLIDWORKS 2015 SP5 and SOLIDWORKS 2016 now support Microsoft Windows 10 64-bit (Professional and Enterprise editions).

View Fixed SPRs by version and service pack. Alternatively log into the SOLIDWORKS Customer Portal at and click Download Software and Updates to access the update. This service pack for SOLIDWORKS and SOLIDWORKS PDM, is now available to Subscription Service customers.

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