The SolidWorks Installation Manager checks for downloads and installs updates. If an update is located, the SolidWorks Installation Manager appears.
With built-in download acceleration, the SolidWorks Installation Manager downloads all the required files for Service Packs or a major new release.
Download and apply service packs to individual and administrative image installs
Downloads and installs major versions
Faster than traditional download and manual update
Integrated (optional) download acceleration
Download on one computer, deploy on others
Download now, install later
Smart auto resume on network disconnect
Smart selection of files to download
Supports any Internet connection type and connection speed
Supports proxy servers
To check for updates manually:
In SolidWorks, click Help, Check for Updates, and click Check Now.
To allow the Installation Manager to check periodically:
In SolidWorks, click Help, Check for Updates.
Specify a number of weeks in Every X weeks, where X can be between 1 and 24.
To initiate the Installation Manager manually:
In Windows, click Start, All Programs, SolidWorks <version>, SolidWorks Installation Manager.