Roman Fradin Add a floating licence to SOLIDNETWORK Licence Manager
Since SOLIDWORKS 2023, add a floating licence directly via the Product Activation wizard in the SOLIDNETWORK Licence Manager Server, without reinstalling.
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Roman Fradin Roman Fradin How to cleanly uninstall and reinstall SOLIDWORKS
Follow the complete SOLIDWORKS clean uninstall and reinstall procedure: licence release, UAC settings, registry cleanup, fresh installation and activation.
Roman Fradin How to activate and deactivate a myCADtools licence
Learn how to activate and deactivate your myCADtools licence in a few simple steps using the Windows search bar and the "registration" tool.
Roman Fradin How to move a DriveWorks fixed licence
Learn how to move a DriveWorks fixed licence in 4 simple steps using the License Management application, with a limit of 2 returns per 24-hour period.
Roman Fradin How to enable dynamic highlight in SOLIDWORKS
Edges no longer highlight in SOLIDWORKS? Enable dynamic highlight in 3 clicks via Tools > Options > Display and restore the orange hover effect instantly.
Roman Fradin Reset an incorrect column set in SOLIDWORKS PDM
Columns missing or inverted in SOLIDWORKS PDM? Reset your column set by deleting the registry key and reconfiguring File Explorer options, step by step.
Roman Fradin Set up a cold storage scheme in SOLIDWORKS PDM
Learn how to create a cold storage scheme in SOLIDWORKS PDM to automatically archive or delete older file versions, step by step, with all key settings.
Roman Fradin How to get an older file version in SOLIDWORKS PDM
Learn how to retrieve an older file version in SOLIDWORKS PDM via the history dialog or right-click, and the setting that may prevent this from working.
Maxime CASIER Sketched bend below 90°: how to fix it in SOLIDWORKS
Can't create a sketched bend below 90° in SOLIDWORKS? Learn how to fix the bend origin measurement and bent sheet metal position options to resolve the issue.
Maxime CASIER How to map attributes on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform
Learn how to create and map your SOLIDWORKS attributes on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform using the Collaborative Spaces Configuration Center, step by step.
Maxime CASIER SOLIDWORKS PDM client types: Standard and Professional
Discover the different SOLIDWORKS PDM Standard and Professional client types: CAD Editor, Contributor, Viewer, and their respective vault access permissions.
Maxime CASIER Auto-recover vs backup copy in SOLIDWORKS
Learn the difference between auto-recover and backup copy in SOLIDWORKS, and how to configure both options from Tools > Options > Backup / Recovery.
Maxime CASIER SOLIDWORKS Visualize setup: complete configuration guide
Set up SOLIDWORKS Visualize for optimal performance: NVIDIA graphics card, denoiser, virtual memory and render engine configuration, step by step.
Maxime CASIER Differences between STEP AP203, AP214 and AP242
Discover the differences between STEP formats AP203, AP214 and AP242 in SolidWorks, and how to use the 3D Interconnect option to import your files.
Maxime CASIER SOLIDNETWORK installation error: how to fix it
Fix the "Failed to get the string for the Localized Property" error during SOLIDNETWORK installation by closing SOLIDWORKS before retrying.
Maxime CASIER How to borrow a SOLIDWORKS licence
Learn how to borrow and return a SOLIDWORKS licence using the Solidnetwork License Manager Client, with practical tips to avoid common mistakes.
Maxime CASIER How to add a workstation to handle a PDM task?
Learn how to configure a workstation to handle a PDM task in SOLIDWORKS PDM, step by step, using the administration tool.
Maxime CASIER Displaying errors in title block notes: how to remove them?
Learn how to remove "ERROR!:" messages from drawing annotations with two simple solutions: hide link errors or add a missing property name.
Maxime CASIER License not returned to server
This document presents an analysis of a common symptom related to SOLIDWORKS license management via a floating license server, as well as the probable cause and recommended solution.
Maxime CASIER Local cache management - SOLIDWORKS PDM
The SOLIDWORKS PDM local cache is a space reserved for the PDM safe. It is present only on client workstations and is different for each machine.