Solidworks
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What is Solidworks
From Wikipedia:
SolidWorks is a solid modeling computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided engineering (CAE) computer program that runs on Microsoft Windows. SolidWorks is published by Dassault Systèmes.
According to the publisher, over two million engineers and designers at more than 165,000 companies were using SolidWorks as of 2013.
Supported Operating Systems
Solidworks is only available for 64-bit Windows. Mac and Linux users will need to install Windows first. How to install Windows on a Mac https://techwiki.eng.ua.edu/index.php/How_to_Install_Windows_on_a_Mac
Now runs on Windows 11
VPN requirement
Connection to campus VPN is not required to license Solidworks for student version but is required for faculty version.
Notes:
- You will need to connect to the campus VPN in order to use the faculty/staff license.
Troubleshooting BLANK INSTALLER (CLICK LINK BELOW)
- For Solidworks issues including blank installer click here
- Can not be downloaded and installed while connected to Xfinity on campus. You must install it in an academic building on Eduroam or hardwired.
If you encounter any solidworks issues not listed then please email support@eng.ua.edu and let us know so that we can update the list.
Serial number/License key (STUDENTS)
The license key for student use is available to UA students via
SOLIDWORKS 2024 Student Key
Note: Student licenses are only valid for 1 year
How to Install Solidworks (STUDENTS)
In the past, some students have had trouble downloading Solidworks from their website, so we've uploaded the files to Box.
- Download the installation folder via this link to UA BOX. The ZIP file is ~15GB, so depending on your network connection/speed, it might take a while to download. Make sure you have at least 30GB of free space before downloading so you will have room to extract and install all the files.
- If you have issues downloading, plug an Ethernet cable into your computer instead of using Wi-Fi.
- Follow the instructions in this PDF. The install can take up to an hour.
- IF YOUR INSTALLER IS BLANK THEN SEE TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION
- If you receive the SQL error then go back and uncheck plastics and electrical
How to Install (FACULTY/STAFF ONLY)
Updated 2/19/24 SW 2024 SP 0.1
This version requires you to be on campus, or connected to the VPN if you are off-campus
Faculty and staff can email support@eng.ua.edu and specify your computer name and we can install it remotely if you are on campus.
If you wish to install it yourself, here are download links:
- Zipped Solidworks install files: via this link to UA BOX Warning - this is a very large file (~15GB)
- Licensing information: via this link to UA BOX
Solidworks Certification
We are a SOLIDWORKS Academic Certification Provider. Just email support@eng.ua.edu a week before you are ready to take the exam and let us know which exam you want to take, then we will generate you a voucher.
Here is a list of the certifications:
- Associate - Additive Manufacturing (CSWA-AM)
- Associate - Electrical (CSWA-E)
- Associate - Simulation (CSWA-S)
- Associate - SolidWorks FULL exam (CSWA)
- Associate - Sustainability (CSWA-SD)
- Professional - CAM (CSWP-CAM)
- Professional - MBD (CSWP-MBD)
- Professional - Simulation (CSWP-s)
- Professional - SolidWorks FULL Exam (CSWP)
- Professional Advanced - Drawing Tools (CSWPA-DT)
- Professional Advanced - Mold Making (CSWPA-MM)
- Professional Advanced - Sheet Metal (CSWPA-SM)
- Professional Advanced - Surfacing (CSWPA-SU)
- Professional Advanced - Weldments (CSWPA-WD)
