SOLIDWORKS products based on network licenses require a so-called license server to function. The license server refers in practice to a software called SOLIDNetwork License Manager, which is installed either on a server or on a workstation that acts as a server, to which the actual workstations connect via an internal network or VPN. Follow the instructions below to install the license server. The instructions also apply to installing the DraftSight license server."
If you need any more help, feel free to ask!
IMPORTANT!
Before installing, moving, or updating the license server, ensure that the server's operating system is supported by the version of SolidNetwork License Manager being installed:
http://www.solidworks.com/sw/support/SystemRequirements.html
Here are the steps to install SOLIDWORKS license server:
1. Download the installation files via PLM Group Downloads page.
The same installation package contains all SOLIDWORKS products, including the SolidNetwork License Manager, and the SOLIDWORKS programs required for workstations (excluding DraftSight). The SolidNetwork License Manager may be a newer version than the SOLIDWORKS version on the workstations, but never the other way around.
2. Go to the server or the workstation that will act as the server, where the license server, i.e., the SOLIDNetwork License Manager software, is intended to be installed.
3. Start the installation by double-clicking the file Setup.exe. Just for beind sure that you have the required permissions, please use the option Run as administrator.
4. When Installation Manager opens, select the option ”Server Products” and check only the option ”Install SolidNetwork License Manager”.
Press "Next".
5. Enter the network license serial number you received from PLM Group Suomi Oy. If you have the serial number in electronic form, you can also paste it into the field using the 'Copy-Paste' method.
If you have multiple different network license serial numbers, enter them all separated by commas and without spaces into the 'Serial numbers' field:
6. Accept the terms and press ”Install Now” button.
Wait until the installation proceeds to end and then press ”Finish”.
7. Launch SolidNetWorks License Manager Server and activate the license.
Software gives the message that license needs to be actiavted. Press ”Yes” and then press ”Next”-button.
8. If the firewall is in use, select the option "A firewall is in use on this server".
NOTE! When a firewall is in use, ports 25734 and 25735 must be opened in the firewall to allow workstations to access the license. Check THIS INSTRUCTION!.
Press "Next".
9. Select the option ”Automatically over the internet” and type your email address if it is not already visible. Then press ”Next” button. Wait until the activation is finished and you will get a message ”Activation/Reactivation Succeeded”.
10. SolidNetworkLicense Manager is now up and running.
If SOLIDWORKS license server has been moved from other server to another, all workstations need to be updated to have a correct address to new server. Go to all workstations and update the address. See the picture below. This applies only to SOLIDWORKS software. In case of DraftSight Enterprise software using network license, it is better to uninstall DraftSight from workstation and reinstall it according to THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
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