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== Supported Operating Systems ==
 
== Supported Operating Systems ==
[[File:Win10-logo.png]] Solidworks is only available for Windows. Mac and Linux users will need to install Windows first.
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[[File:Win10-logo.png]] Solidworks is only available for 64-bit Windows. Mac and Linux users will need to install Windows first.
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<span style="color:red">Now runs on Windows 11<span style="color:red">
  
 
== VPN requirement ==
 
== VPN requirement ==
 
[[File:Vpn-depends.png]] Connection to campus VPN is not required to license Solidworks for student version but is required for faculty version.
 
[[File:Vpn-depends.png]] Connection to campus VPN is not required to license Solidworks for student version but is required for faculty version.
  
== How to Install (faculty/staff) ==
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<b>Notes:</b>
Email support@eng.ua.edu and specify your computer name and we can install it remotely.
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* You will need to connect to the campus VPN in order to use the faculty/staff license.
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==Troubleshooting '''<span style="color:red">BLANK INSTALLER</span>'''<b> (CLICK LINK BELOW)</b>==
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For Solidworks issues including <b>blank installer</b> [[Common Software Issues#Solidworks_help|<span style="color:red">click here</span>]]
  
== How to Install (students) ==
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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.
Students should <b>follow the instructions in the PDF below</b> to download and install Solidworks.<br>
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== License key (STUDENTS) ==
 
'''The license key for student use is available to UA students via  
 
'''The license key for student use is available to UA students via  
[https://alabama.box.com/s/lisovp8sydj49491s4yc7zxfcq0vrql8 <span style="color:red">this link to UA BOX</span>]'''  
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[https://alabama.box.com/s/bcmk8ubbqa2zu5tyigtcgnz84l65emsv <span style="color:red">SOLIDWORKS 2022-2023 Student Key</span>]'''  
 
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If you are installing Solidworks on a Mac, here is a [http://tech.eng.ua.edu/software/Solidworks_on_a_Mac.pdf PDF] with basic instructions to get you started.
 
 
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<pdf>File:Solidworks-Installation-Instructions-(2019-2020).pdf</pdf>  
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<b>Note:</b> Student licenses are only valid for 1 year
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== How to Install Solidworks (STUDENTS) ==
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In the past, some students have had trouble downloading Solidworks from their website, so we've uploaded the files to Box.
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* Download the installation folder [https://alabama.box.com/s/vc73gr9oyxpw3qbypoaqkfevflf5fh0v <span style="color:red">via this link to UA BOX</span>]. The ZIP file is ~8GB, 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.
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* <b>If you have issues downloading, plug an Ethernet cable into your computer instead of using Wi-Fi.</b>
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* Follow the instructions in <b>[[Media:Solidworks 21-22 Alternate method.pdf | this PDF]]</b>. The install can take up to an hour.
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* <span style="color:red">IF YOUR INSTALLER IS BLANK THEN SEE TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION</span>'''
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* If you receive the SQL error then go back and uncheck plastics and electrical
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<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPdcIYJu38Y</youtube>
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== How to Install (FACULTY/STAFF ONLY) ==
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<b>This version requires you to be on campus, or connected to the VPN if you are off-campus</b>
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<br></br>
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Faculty and staff can email [mailto:support@eng.ua.edu support@eng.ua.edu] and specify your computer name and we can install it remotely if you are on campus.
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If you wish to install it yourself, here are download links:
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* Zipped Solidworks install files:  [https://alabama.box.com/s/y3qs8twi5nl1n115fpg2mqatttzkcmxn <span style="color:red">via this link to UA BOX</span>] <b> Warning - this is a very large file (~8GB)</b>
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* Licensing information: [https://alabama.box.com/s/jbhjnzdom7srfu36so80w9zvstqtewsk <span style="color:red">via this link to UA BOX</span>]
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== Solidworks Certification ==
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We are a SOLIDWORKS Academic Certification Provider. Just email [mailto:support@eng.ua.edu support@eng.ua.edu] and let us know which exam you want to take, then we will generate you a voucher.
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<b>[[Media:SOLIDWORKS_exam_certification_-_Student_Quick_Guide.pdf | SOLIDWORKS Exam Instructions]]</b>
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Here is a list of the certifications:
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*Associate - Additive Manufacturing (CSWA-AM)
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*Associate - Electrical (CSWA-E)
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*Associate - Simulation (CSWA-S)
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*Associate - SolidWorks FULL exam (CSWA)
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*Associate - Sustainability (CSWA-SD)
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*Professional - CAM (CSWP-CAM)
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*Professional - MBD (CSWP-MBD)
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*Professional - Simulation (CSWP-s)
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*Professional - SolidWorks FULL Exam (CSWP)
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*Professional Advanced - Drawing Tools (CSWPA-DT)
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*Professional Advanced - Mold Making (CSWPA-MM)
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*Professional Advanced - Sheet Metal (CSWPA-SM)
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*Professional Advanced - Surfacing (CSWPA-SU)
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*Professional Advanced - Weldments (CSWPA-WD)
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[[Category:Software]]
 
[[Category:Software]]

Revision as of 19:32, 21 September 2022

Solidworks-logo.jpg

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

Win10-logo.png Solidworks is only available for 64-bit Windows. Mac and Linux users will need to install Windows first.

Now runs on Windows 11

VPN requirement

Vpn-depends.png 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

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.

License key (STUDENTS)

The license key for student use is available to UA students via SOLIDWORKS 2022-2023 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 ~8GB, 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)

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:

Solidworks Certification

We are a SOLIDWORKS Academic Certification Provider. Just email support@eng.ua.edu and let us know which exam you want to take, then we will generate you a voucher.

SOLIDWORKS Exam Instructions

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)