Launch the SNL on the server and click About, the Version shown should be 28 or higherįrom Control Panel -> Programs and Features, select SOLIDWORKS SolidNetWork License Manager and select Change The first step is to determine if the SNL version is 2020 (Version 28) or newer Please skip ahead to that section in this article for that procedureĪdding DraftSight to an existing SNL Manager The next step is to install DraftSight on the client machines. Now the SNL Manager should be operational. Verify the Start button has been selected click OK to close SNL PLEASE NOTE: The version shown is the year of the release -8 (Ex: Version 28-8=20 – Version is 2020 Version 29-8=21 – Version is 2021) Once the activation is successful, the DraftSight license (and any other Products) should appear, click Finish In 2021, they have returned the requirement of a valid email address so add that if prompted hit Next The SOLIDWORKS Serial Number(s) should appear do a Select All and Automatically over the internet. Verify Computer Name (Server Name) and click Next When the installation is complete, launch the SNL on the server you will be prompted to activate select Yes Locate the sldim.exe file Right-click and Run as administratorĮnter your SolidNetWork serial number to the blank field and click Next If there are issues with installing, Cancel the Installation and return to the sldim folder. PLEASE NOTE: You will need Administrative privileges assigned to your user profile to complete the installation. Select Install server components -> Install SolidNetWork License Manager When complete, Click OK to launch the SOLIDWORKS Installation Manager (IM)Ī reboot is not required at this time, click OK to continue the installation PLEASE NOTE: DraftSight 2010 requires the same version of the SOLIDWORKS Network License manager or newer, however different service packs will not have any effect on the softwareĪccept the End User License Agreement (EULA)Ĭhange Unzip to folder as desired, make sure box is checked to open sldim/sldim.exe when unzip is complete click Unzip. It is always recommended to download the latest service pack when possible Select the version from the dropdown and then select the SolidWorks Product with Service Pack desited.

Select Downloads and Updates under Download Log in to your SOLIDWORKS Customer Portal The installation software for the SNL is part of the download for SOLIDWORKS.

Installing the SNL Manager for the First Time Adding the DraftSight Enterprise or Enterprise Plus entitlement to an existing SNL installation.These products require the installation of a network license manager, in this case, the SOLIDWORKS SolidNetwork License Manager (SNL) for the following scenarios: This article will be focusing on Installing DraftSight Enterprise and DraftSight Enterprise Plus. A full list of What’s New can be found here: There have been many exciting features implemented in DraftSight 2020 including Auto-dimensioning, full support of AutoCAD Dynamic Blocks, etc.

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