Niklas Johansson
Articles
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How to simplify SOLIDWORKS model for exporting
Users are frequently contacting our support to ask why it is so slow to save SOLIDWORKS files to other file formats such as STEP format. They are also wondering why the exported files have large ...
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SOLIDWORKS Connected - Installation for new users
1. Click the link in the email to proceed to 3DEXPERIENCE platform or just CLICK THIS LINK. 2. Sign in and click the 3DEXPERIENCE-"compass". Note: If you haven't created 3DExperience acco...
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How to deactivate SOLIDWORKS license in the workstation without internet connection
When workstation is connected to internet, license can be deactivated easily by using the option "Automatically over the internet". If workstation has no internet connection (due to security reas...
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How to activate SOLIDWORKS license in the workstation without internet connection
SOLIDWORKS software works only when license has been activated.. When workstation is connected to internet, license can be activated easily by using the option "Automatically over the internet". ...
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How to reset DraftSight user settings
Please follow these instructions to reset DraftSight user settings. 1. Close DraftSight. 2. Open Windows File Explorer (folder view). 3. Type or copy-paste the text %appdata% to address ba...
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How to change the graphics card driver
Graphics card has a significant role when working with designs in SOLIDWORKS. Also the graphics card driver version has a big impact. SOLIDWORKS recommends always to use the graphics card driver ...
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How to fix error "A newer version of this application is already installed. Installation stopped."
SOLIDWORKS 2021 SP1.0 or older version installation might fail with this error message: "A newer version of this application is already installed. Installation stopped." What causes the error?...
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How to send the CUSTOMTOOLS log files to PLM Group Support
CUSTOMTOOLS software stores log events that might be useful when investigating issues related to CUSTOMTOOLS. When requested, please send these log files to PLM Group support: Event Viewer "Lic...
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How to troubleshoot DraftSight performance issues
Please follow these steps to troubleshoot DraftSight performance issues, such as DraftSight software crashing or not responding or graphics working incorrectly (drawn lines not displaying etc.). ...
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Information about Windows 11 version support for SOLIDWORKS products
Windows 11 version is supported in SOLIDWORKS 2022 SP2.0 and later versions. Please upgrade SOLIDWORKS if you plan to move to Windows 11!. Please always follow the SOLIDWORKS system requirements ...