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      How Do I Update the SolidNetWork License Manager?

      This document included how to transfer, update, and configure the SolidNetWork License Manager

      Before we get started – You’ll need the following

      • Computer must meet minimum requirements as defined in the SOLIDWORKS System Requirements
      • Administrative access
      • You will need a 3DEXPERIENCE Passport. If you previously held a Customer Portal account, your login and password information will be the same.

      Downloading required installation files

      1.  Go to the Solidworks Downloads Page. 
      2.  Click Log In

      3. Sign into your 3DEXPERIENCE Passport. 

      4. Select SOLIDWORKS Products 

      5. Accept EULA

      6. Select “Download” to download SolidWorksSetup.exe 

      Transfer the License off the Old SolidNetWork License Manager Server

      1. Launch the SOLIDWORKS SolidNetwork License Manager Server from the Start Menu.
      2. Select the Server Administration Tab > Modify and then choose Transfer a software license.
      3. You will be asked if you want to transfer over the internet or through email. It is recommended that you choose Automatically over the Internet.
      4. Once the process has completed, a dialog box will appear with the result Transfer Succeeded. Click Finish.

      Update to New Version and/or Service Pack

      1. Locate SolidWorksSetup.exe (This will typically be in your Windows “Downloads”folder)
      2. Right click on “SolidWorksSetup.exe”and choose “Run as administrator”
      3. Choose where to extract the files.  Be sure to check “When done unzipping open:”to auto launch the Installation Manager
      4. Choose “Install SolidNetWork License Manager”
      5. If all looks correct on the Summary, accept the License Agreement and select “Download and Install”
      6.  Installation is complete.  Please choose if you would like to join the SOLIDWORKS Customer Experience Improvement Program. 


      Activate the License on the New SolidNetWork License Manager Server

      1. Launch the SOLIDWORKS SolidNetwork License Manager Server from the Start Menu.
      2. If not prompted to activate, go to the Server Administration Tab, choose Modify, and then Activate/Reactivate. Take note of the server name and port number. If there’s a firewall on the server, be sure to check the box and leave the default port number. Click Next.
      3. You will be asked if you want to activate over the internet or through email. It is recommended that you choose Automatically over the Internet.
      4. Once the process has completed, a dialog box will appear with the result Activation/Reactivation Succeeded. Click Finish.


      Not working like it should?

      If things didn’t go as planned when registering your account, please contact CADimensions Technical Support for further assistance. 

      If you have an existing case, please contact the Application Engineer you are working with; otherwise submit a new case online.