The executable will now unzip the SOLIDWORKS Installation Manager files to a location on this machine. Press the Run button if a security warning box appears.ġ2. A self-extracting file named SolidWorksSetup.exe will be downloaded to the location specified in the last step. Double-click this file to launch the SOLIDWORKS Installation Manager.ġ1. The download will have the SOLIDWORKS installation manager included as well.ġ0. (If no dialog appears, be sure your security settings of your internet browser is set to allow downloads.) You can delete this file later because it is not needed for use once the software is downloaded. Press the Open or Save button on the dialog box that comes up. At this point, the SOLIDWORKS Setup will need to download.

Press the Download link on the following page to begin the download process.ĩ. Select the latest version of SOLIDWORKS for your operating system from the list of SOLIDWORKS products. Agree to the End User License Agreement on the following page to proceed.Ĩ. Also, be sure the tab for SOLIDWORKS is selected at the top of the list.ħ. Where it says Selected Version, pick the version of SOLIDWORKS you wish to download. Press the Downloads and Updates link to go to the Downloads section of the customer portal.Ħ. In the Self-Service area there is a Downloads section.

Use the email address and password for your account and press the Sign-in button to continue.ĥ. If you do not have an account please see: Creating an AccountĤ. On the home page, click the Customer Portal Login link at the top of the page as shown.ģ. If you would like to download SOLIDWORKS over the internet, you can use the following instructions.ġ. Subscription customers will receive a new DVD with each major release of SOLIDWORKS. New customers will be sent the latest DVD media with the SOLIDWORKS software. This document is only to be distributed and used by Hawk Ridge Systems customers. If you have any technical issues with SolidWorks, please contact Hawk Ridge Systems Technical Support. If you do not have an account and are unsure how to get one, please see our document on Registering Your Product for explicit instructions on how to do this. Since the registration link is located on the customer portal, you will need to have an account with your serial number. This document demonstrates how to apply these service packs. SOLIDWORKS periodically releases service packs that fix any issues found with the software between major releases. You can also download the latest version of the software over the internet using the instructions in this document. With a major upgrade to software, you should receive a DVD that will allow you to install your software. If you are using an earlier version of SOLIDWORKS, please download our earlier installation documents to correctly download and update your software. This guide is written for SOLIDWORKS 2018.

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