Installation Type

To install or modify SolidWorks <version>, select one of the following:

For details about each option, see Installing and Managing Multiple Computers.

Lets you download the installation files for selected SolidWorks products without installing the products. The downloaded files are the same as those that are available on the SolidWorks <version> installation DVD. Download the full set of installation files, regardless of what files might already be installed on your computer.

You can use this method to set up a server from which your users can perform installations. This is different from creating an administrative image.

Messages may appear on this page if there are problems such as validating the serial numbers you provided, internet connection, or download availability.  However, you can still proceed and manually select the products to install.