SOLIDWORKS 2017 Update Frequently Asked Questions & Answers
Get your SOLIDWORKS 2017 Update frequently asked questions answered below: SOLIDWORKS 2017 General Information SOLIDWORKS 2017 Installation SOLIDWORKS 2017 Standalone licensing SOLIDWORKS 2017...
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SOLIDWORKS NetWork License Failed to get string for the Localized Property
When installing, or modifying the installation of the SOLIDWORKS SolidNetWork License Manager, you may encounter the following error: Failed to get the string for the Localized Property :...
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Switching from Standalone SOLIDWORKS Licenses to a SOLIDWORKS Network License
So you’ve made (or are considering) the decision to use a SOLIDWORKS Network License. There are many great reasons to switch to a network license setup: Perhaps you have engineers/designers/drafters...
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Reserving SOLIDWORKS PDM Licenses
Now that SOLIDWORKS PDM (both Professional and Standard) is using the SolidNetwork License Manager for distributing licenses to clients, reserving SOLIDWORKS PDM licenses for specific users or groups...
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License Types in the SOLIDWORKS License Manager
In the SOLIDWORKS License Manager, each SOLIDWORKS Professional or Premium network license includes two entries: SOLIDWORKS Professional license consists of SOLIDWORKS Standard and SOLIDWORKS...
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Installing and Setting Up the SOLIDWORKS PDM License Manager
SOLIDWORKS PDM Standard and Professional versions use a License Manager to control access to their respective licenses. With SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional, installations are purchased separately. The...
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How do I upgrade the SOLIDWORKS SolidNetwork License Manager?
Most of large companies have their SOLIDWORKS licenses on a network. So, when it comes to upgrading SOLIDWORKS it is necessary to first upgrade the SolidNetwork License Manager (SNL) on the server...
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Re-activating the SolidNetwork License Manager after purchasing additional...
If you have an existing SOLIDWORKS Network License and you purchase additional network licenses of SOLIDWORKS, or other network licenses of SOLIDWORKS products, such as Simulation, PDM, Inspection,...
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Why is my SOLIDWORKS Network License not being returned to the SNL Server?
If you are using a network license for any SOLIDWORKS product (e.g. SOLIDWORKS CAD, SOLIDWORKS Visualize, SOLIDWORKS Composer etc.), once you close the program [or sign out of SOLIDWORKS PDM], then the...
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SOLIDWORKS CAM Professional launches as the Standard version?
Users of SOLIDWORKS network license that includes SOLIDWORKS CAM Professional may find that despite SOLIDWORKS CAM Professional license being available in the License Manager, SOLIDWORKS CAM starts as...
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How SOLIDWORKS PDM Processor Site Licenses & Client Access Licenses work...
SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional license are available in two basic formats, Processor Site Licenses (PSL), and individual Client Access Licenses (CAL). Client Access Licenses are available as a single CAD...
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“Could not initiate the transaction…” error at SOLIDWORKS start-up?
Recently I was helping a customer on tech support to download and install SOLIDWORKS on a new machine but when we tried to launch SOLIDWORKS it showed a “Could not initiate the transaction” error...
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SOLIDWORKS SolidNetwork License Manager Options File Case Insensitive Setting
The SolidNetWork License Manager allows you to reserve licenses for a particular set of users. You need to create an Options file for the License Manager. This article provides more information on...
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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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SOLIDWORKS SolidNetWork License Manager Troubleshooting (SNL)
A SOLIDWORKS network license requires a network connection between the server and client machines. The server runs the SolidNetwork License Manager service and client machines must verify a connection...
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Moving The SOLIDWORKS SolidNetWork License (SNL) Manager
When it comes time to migrate to new servers, moving the SolidNetwork License Manager Server for your SOLIDWORKS software can be a daunting to idea. Dozens or even hundreds of users will be affected...
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Limiting the Borrowing of SOLIDWORKS Network Licenses
The SOLIDWORKS 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...
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The Last Step to Update the SOLIDWORKS 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 Server....
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SOLIDWORKS Simulation 2020 Network License Selection
SOLIDWORKS Simulation is available with various levels of licensing, providing access to specific study types: SOLIDWORKS Premium license gives you access to Linear Static and Motion studies SOLIDWORKS...
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Using your SOLIDWORKS Network Licenses Away from the Office
As SOLIDWORKS network licenses are hosted on a server connected to your network, clients must also be connected to the same network to obtain a license. In some situations it may be required to use a...
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