There are a couple thing to check first when you find yourself unable to use your SOLIDWORKS Add-Ins. This guide will guide you through this and get you up and running.
Enable Add-Ins
The first thing to check is to ensure that the Add-In is enabled. To do this, launch SOILIDWORKS and navigate to Tools > Add-Ins.
A window will appear with a list of all installed Add-Ins. Ensure that the Add-In you are looking for is on the list, and the checkbox on the left is checked. If you would like the software to start that Add-In on startup, then you can check the box on the right as well.
Modify Your Installation
If the Add-In is not on the list, then you may need to install it first. To do this, navigate to your list of installed programs in Windows by going to Settings > Apps > Installed Apps. Select the three dots and click modify.
When the installer launches, select Modify your installation.
You may have a separate serial number for some Add-Ins. If you do, be sure that they are entered here.
Note: It is not necessary to enter the same serial number for each desired product here, this step is only if you have different serial numbers for the Add-Ins.
On this screen, you can check and uncheck the components of the software to be installed. Ensure the desired Add-In is checked to be installed. If it is not shown, then you may need to click Select different packages or products and choose ae different solidworks package to see the desired Add-In, though this likely means that your current license is not eligible for the desired Add-In.
Once you have the Add-In selected and installed, launch SOLIDWORKS and follow the steps at the beginning of this article to enable the Add-In, and it should now show on the list!
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