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Changing 2010 SolidNetwork License Manager Default Timeout Period
The SolidNetwork License Manager has a default timeout period of 2hrs where any idle license will be returned to the pool. You are able to shorten this period anywhere between 15 minutes and the 2...
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You are able to reserve specific licenses for selected users or groups of users so the license is always available to them. Any licenses reserved for a user or group are dedicated to them and not...
View ArticleIMPORTANT TIP – SolidWorks SNL: How to avoid downtime when upgrading!
If you have a SoildWorks network installation your SolidWorks SolidNetwork License (SNL) server may be installed on a computer in a server room somewhere, it may seem simpler to use an RDP (remote)...
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The Last Step to Update the SolidNetWork License Server
When updating SolidWorks that has been installed using a floating, network license the latest version, many users will forget the very last step, re-activating the SolidNetwork License Manager. This...
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Where is the Update for the SolidNetwork License Manager???
If you recently updated your SolidWorks to a newer version and use network licensing, you also need to update the License Manager otherwise will you receive a “License server does not support this...
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Blocking License Borrowing from the SolidNetWork License (SNL) Manager
The SolidNetWork License (SNL) Manager can distribute licenses to client installations that are directly connected to it through a network, but it can also allow client installations to borrow a...
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Borrowing and Returning your Network Licenses
So you’re getting tired of being in the office and tethered to your network? Well that’s no problem. You can easily borrow a license of SolidWorks from the network and use it on a laptop outside of...
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Just purchased NEW SOLIDWORKS licenses? Don’t forget to Reactivate your...
If you have purchased additional SOLIDWORKS licenses to float on your existing network and received a notice from our office indicating they’ve been processed, then you have ONE CRUCIAL STEP left to...
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Missing the 5th tab in SolidNetWork License Manager
For much of the functionality of managing the license server, you need to go into the Server Administration tab of the SolidNetWork License (SNL) Manager. This can normally be accessed by going into...
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Why the Server Administration tab is not shown when launching the...
If one of your client machines serves as your server for SOLIDWORKS too, you may notice that you don’t have access to the Administration tab of the SNL Manager. This behavior occurs when SOLIDWORKS has...
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Using the SolidNetwork License Manager Options File with Enterprise PDM [VIDEO]
Starting with SOLIDWORKS Enterprise PDM 2015 a change has been made in how the EPDM product licensing is being handled. The SolidNetwork License Manager is now used to manage EPDM licenses instead of...
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Adding EPDM License[s] to an existing SolidNetWork License Manager [VIDEO]
Starting with the 2015 release SOLIDWORKS Enterprise PDM now uses the SolidNetWork License Manager program instead of a license file. If you already are using the SolidNetWork License Manager program...
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How to Perform a Telnet Test [VIDEO]
When troubleshooting connectivity issues for some SOLIDWORKS products, such as the SolidNetwork License Manager, SOLIDWORKS Workgroup PDM or SOLIDWORKS Enterprise PDM, it’s possible that a ping test...
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SolidNetWork License (SNL) Manager Troubleshooting
When you are SolidNetWork License (SNL) Manager Troubleshooting there are a few steps that you have to take in order to investigate the problem. In this post I have outlined the steps in the...
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SOLIDWORKS PDM Standard
SOLIDWORKS PDM Standard SOLIDWORKS PDM Standard is the new document management tool that is being released with SOLIDWORKS 2016, it works in a similar manner to SOLIDWORKS Enterprise PDM, which has...
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SolidNetWork License Manager Manual Activation
On some occasions when your server is not connected to the internet (temporarily or permanently) you have to execute a SolidNetWork License Manager manual activation. There are a few steps involved in...
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How to change the SolidNetWork License Manager Communication Port [VIDEO]
The default ports used by the SolidNetWork License Manager are 25734 and 25735. In some cases though these ports may already be in use. If that is the case, the port used by the SNL Manager can be...
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How to Manually Activate a SOLIDWORKS Network License [VIDEO]
If the server running the SolidNetWork License Manager is not connected to the internet then the software can be activated manually through email. Here are the steps to activate a SOLIDWORKS Network...
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Setting Up a SOLIDWORKS PDM Test Environment for a New Major Release
When there is a new release of SOLIDWORKS PDM, it is wise to first test the upgrade procedure so that you can identify and address any problems, before updating your production vault. SOLIDWORKS PDM...
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SOLIDWORKS SolidNetWork License Manager Options File provides additional control
The SolidNetWork License Manager runs on FlexNet technology and there is a PDF guide included in the installation with additional details on how you can further control the license usage. Through the...
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