Administration Guides

Installation and administrative references including the Installation and Administration guides, Release Notes, What's New, and FlexLM (SNL) information.

Prior to downloading or installing the software, please take some time to read through the information listed below

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This document contains information about new and changed functionality in the SOLIDWORKS software and other products. This document is updated with each SOLIDWORKS service pack.

SOLIDWORKS 2024
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This document contains information about new and changed functionality in SOLIDWORKS PDM software. This document is updated with each SOLIDWORKS PDM service pack.

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SOLIDWORKS eDrawings Release Notes

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This document provides detailed descriptions of the new functionality in SOLIDWORKS software. It introduces concepts and provides step-by-step examples for many of the new functions.

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This document summarizes the new features in SOLIDWORKS PDM software and helps you learn how to use them. It introduces concepts and contains step-by-step examples for many new functions

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This document describes how to install and apply service packs to SOLIDWORKS, SOLIDWORKS Office, SOLIDWORKS Office Professional, and SOLIDWORKS Office Premium. Many installation methods are covered, including individual installations, silent installations, modifying installations, and administrative image installations.

SOLIDWORKS 2024
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This document provides concise instructions on how to install a standalone seat of SOLIDWORKS.

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This document describes how to install Microsoft SQL Server and the SOLIDWORKS PDM database server, archive server, client software, and GZ filter, including upgrade, backup, and configuration instructions.

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This document describes how to install SOLIDWORKS eDrawings. It contains information about installation types, licensing, and installation methods, including silent installs.

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This document explains FlexLM for administrators and end users and describes how to use the tools which are part of the standard FlexLM distribution kit.

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This document contains information about new and changed functionality in the DraftSight software and other products. This document is updated with each DraftSight service pack.

DraftSight 2024