Users can then choose a specific directory for SOLIDWORKS files and toolbox (in the installation and toolbox/hole wizard options tabs respectively). Note that by clicking the change link by the download options tab, users can now specify whether they would like to download and install of just download and then install later and to toggle the use of the background downloader. The products tab it will allow you to specify which Products you want to install. Now enter your serial number for the SOLIDWORKS products that you are entitled to (if you have previously downloaded SOLIDWORKS before, it will open with a serial number already typed in) after this the installation manager will perform a system check in order to ensure entitlement to the software.Īfter this the installation manager will give you the option to customize the installation. Select “the install on this computer option” to initiate an individual installation.

When running the “setup.exe” download, it is recommended to do so by right clicking and running as administrator, to prevent errors with the download. After this run the “setup.exe” download, and unzip the folder when prompted to. From this page select the version of SOLIDWORKS that you are looking to install, in this example it will SOLIDWORKS 2020, service pack 0.1.Īfter this read the terms and conditions and accept when you are ready. This will take you to the SOLIDWORKS website and display the downloads that you are entitled to. Log onto the Customer portal, from here select “Download and updates” from the “Download” tab.

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