Are you ready to activate your SolidWorks license? In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process step by step. Whether you are a new user or upgrading to a new version, activating your license is essential to access the full functionality of SolidWorks.
Before You Begin
Before diving into the activation process, ensure that you have the necessary information and resources at hand. Here’s what you need:
- Your Serial Number: This unique identification number is provided to you when you purchase SolidWorks. It is required for the activation process.
- SolidNetWork License Manager (SNL) Server: If your organization uses an SNL server for license management, make sure it is up and running.
- Internet Connection: A stable internet connection is necessary for online activation. If you don’t have internet access on the computer where SolidWorks is installed, follow the offline activation process provided by your reseller.
The Activation Process
To activate your SolidWorks license, follow these steps:
Step 1: Launching SolidWorks
Open SolidWorks on your computer. You can find it in the Start menu or double-click on its desktop icon if available.
Step 2: Accessing the Activation Wizard
In the SolidWorks main window, go to the top menu and click on “Help”. From the drop-down menu, select “Activate Licenses..”. This will launch the Activation Wizard.
Step 3: Choosing an Activation Method
In the Activation Wizard, you will be prompted to choose an activation method. There are two options: Online and Manually via email or fax.
If you have an internet connection on the computer where SolidWorks is installed, select the online activation method. This is the simplest and most convenient option.
If you don’t have an internet connection on the computer where SolidWorks is installed, select the manual activation method. This will generate a request file that you can email or fax to your reseller for offline activation.
Step 4: Online Activation
If you selected the online activation method, follow these sub-steps:
- Choose a License: In the Activation Wizard, select the license type you want to activate. If you have multiple licenses, choose the appropriate one.
- Enter Serial Number: Enter your SolidWorks Serial Number in the designated field.
Make sure to enter it correctly to avoid any activation issues.
- Select Activation Type: Choose between “Automatic (recommended)” and “Manual” activation type. The automatic option will activate SolidWorks using available internet connections on your computer.
- Click Next: Once you’ve entered all the required information, click “Next” to proceed.
- Complete Activation: Follow any additional prompts or instructions provided by the Activation Wizard to complete the online activation process. Once activated, you should see a confirmation message.
Step 5: Manual Activation (Offline)
If you selected the manual activation method, follow these sub-steps:
- Create Request File: In the Activation Wizard, select the license type and enter your Serial Number. Then click on “Create File” to generate a request file.
- Save Request File: Choose a location on your computer to save the request file.
Make sure to remember where you saved it for the next step.
- Email or Fax Request: Send the generated request file to your reseller via email or fax. Include any additional information they may require.
- Receive Response File: After reviewing your request, your reseller will provide you with a response file.
- Import Response File: In the Activation Wizard, click on “Import File” and select the response file provided by your reseller.
- Complete Activation: Follow any additional prompts or instructions provided by the Activation Wizard to complete the manual activation process.
Congratulations! You have successfully activated your SolidWorks license. Now you can explore all the powerful features and tools that SolidWorks has to offer.
If you encounter any issues during the activation process, don’t hesitate to reach out to SolidWorks support or your reseller for assistance. They will be happy to help you get up and running quickly.
Remember, activating your license ensures that you can fully utilize SolidWorks and take advantage of its advanced capabilities for designing and engineering projects with precision and efficiency.