The Installation Manager can automatically update client computers installed from an administrative image.
Typically, administrative images are organized in folders on a server. To support the automatic upgrade of clients, the SolidWorks administrative image must be located in a shared folder.
After upgrading the administrative image, the original installation will be in one folder and the upgraded installation will be in another folder. To use the upgraded installation, remove the sharing option from the original administrative image folder and then add the sharing option to the upgraded administrative image folder.
When SolidWorks starts on a client machine that installed from the original administrative image, it sees the new version and upgrades the client.
To remove the sharing option from the original administrative image folder:
Browse to the folder where the original administrative image files are located.
Right-click on the folder and select Properties.
Select Do not share this folder from the Sharing tab and click OK.
To add the sharing option to the upgraded administrative image folder:
Browse to the folder where the upgraded administrative image files are located.
Right-click on the folder and select Properties.
Select Share this folder from the Sharing tab and click New Share.
In the New Share dialog box, change the share name to the share name used for the original administrative image folder and click OK.