User Guides
Find an alphabetical list of all user guides here.
INSTALLING, UPDATING OR MOVING THE SOLIDNETWORK LICENSE MANAGER
These steps will guide you through installing the SolidNetwork License Manager on a new computer, updating an existing license manager, or transferring the license manager to a different computer.
Stop and Read Before Upgrading to SOLIDWORKS 2024:
Let's start with the solution. Before you install SOLIDWORKS 2024, Deactivate your SOLIDWORKS license, then Reactivate it after you have completed your installation. If you do not, you are liable to run into an Activation Count Exceeded error, and will be unable to open SOLIDWORKS.
How to resolve “Invalid Block Name” error when launching SOLIDWORKS CAM
Check out this Tech Tip on resolving errors getting a license for SOLIDWORKS CAM during SOLIDWORKS startup, specifically "Invalid Block Name" errors.
How To Transfer Your SOLIDWORKS License From One Machine To Another
This Tech Tip covers how to transfer your SOLIDWORKS license from one machine to a new machine.
SOLIDWORKS Desktop & Connected Default File Locations Reference
Providing SOLIDWORKS File Location default values for desktop and connected versions.