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DraftSight Enterprise Installation Guide
DraftSight is a feature-rich 2D and 3D CAD solution for architects, engineers and construction service providers, as well as professional CAD users, designers, educators and hobbyists. There are...
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Why did SOLIDWORKS CAM or Visualize fail to obtain a license?
Are you experiencing a failed to obtain license error for SOLIDWORKS CAM Standard or SOLIDWORKS Visualize Standard? Noticed an expiry date regarding licenses for these products? Why does this happen?...
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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 so that you can identify and address any problems, before updating your production vault. SOLIDWORKS PDM uses the...
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Specifying a New License Manager Server Location for SOLIDWORKS PDM
When server components are moved, in particular, the SOLIDWORKS SolidNetWork License Manager, the path to the new location may need to be defined. This is done from the SOLIDWORKS PDM Administration....
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Working with SOLIDWORKS at Home through COVID-19 Shutdowns
The continuing spread of the COVID-19 virus (Coronavirus) is causing significant impact around the globe. While health is always of primary importance, this pandemic also affects business...
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Troubleshooting SOLIDWORKS SolidNetWork License Manager After a Server Move
In his article “Moving The SOLIDWORKS SolidNetWork License (SNL) Manager“, my colleague Andrew, explains how to move the SOLIDWORKS SolidNetWork License Manager to another server. And for the most...
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Alternative Method to Move SOLIDWORKS SolidNetWork License
For the most part, moving the SOLIDWORKS SolidNetWork License can be performed, as explained in my colleague’s article, Moving The SOLIDWORKS SolidNetWork License (SNL) Manager. But in some cases,...
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How to Install SOLIDWORKS Network License
In this tech tip we provide an overview of how to install the SOLIDWORKS Network license desktop version, this process applies to SOLIDWORKS Standard, Professional, or Premium software. You will first...
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Using the SOLIDWORKS SolidNetWork License Manager Server
Here is an overview of the SOLIDWORKS SolidNetWork License (SNL) Manager Server application that is used to manage SOLIDWORKS network licenses. After installing the SolidNetWork License Manager on your...
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Using the SOLIDWORKS SolidNetWork License Manager Client
When you install a SOLIDWORKS Network license a SolidNetWork License Manager Client application is also installed allowing users to view available network licenses, change the server location, borrow...
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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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Controlling the License Timeout in DraftSight Enterprise
When managing network licenses of SOLIDWORKS software, you may want to ensure that a license is returned to the pool after a user has been idle for a certain amount of time. By default, for most...
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Controlling DraftSight License Timeout Using an Administrative Profile
Ensuring that idle licenses are returned to the license pool after a defined amount of time is typically an essential aspect of network license management. For most SOLIDWORKS software, this timeout...
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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 so that you can identify and address any problems, before updating your production vault. SOLIDWORKS PDM uses the...
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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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How to fix “SOLIDWORKS cannot connect to license server” error
You’ve just set up the SolidNetWork License (SNL) manager and you see the licenses available on the server, but the client machine fails to obtain the license when opening the product. You see an error...
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Just purchased NEW SOLIDWORKS Licenses? Don’t forget to Reactivate your...
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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Setting up a SOLIDWORKS: SolidNetwork License Manager Options File to Control...
The SolidNetwork License Manager is based on FLEXlm technology to host all Dassault Systemes SOLIDWORKS network licenses (SNL). License access can be controlled by setting up a SolidNetwork License...
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