FAQ

Here you’ll find frequently asked questions (FAQ) pertaining to SolidWorks.

We cover:
Basic FAQ

Installation FAQ
Usage FAQ
Troubleshooting

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Basic FAQ

What does SolidWorks do? Is SolidWorks easy to use? How does SolidWorks work? What does SolidWorks Viewer do? Does SolidWorks work on Windows 7? Is there a SolidWorks trial? Is SolidWorks free? How much does SolidWorks cost? Why should I register my SolidWorks Software? How do I register my SolidWorks product? What should I do [...]

Installation FAQ

How to install SolidWorks for the first time Do I need to download SolidWorks onto every computer to install it? When installing SolidWorks, should I get the latest version when prompted? How do I uninstall SolidWorks? How Do I Install SolidWorks 2011 on my computer if I have never installed SolidWorks before? See the following [...]

Usage FAQ

How do I install/upgrade a SolidNetWork License (SNL)? How do I add a license to my SolidNetWork License (SNL) Server? How do I set up SolidNetWork Licensing if I have a Windows Firewall? How do I diagnose issues with my software? Can SolidWorks open Inventor files? Can SolidWorks open STP files? Can SolidWorks open CATIA files? [...]

Troubleshooting FAQ

SolidWorks cannot knit sheets together SolidWorks cannot startup because? Why do I get the error, “SolidWorks cannot open future version”? SolidWorks cannot obtain required memory SolidWorks will not install SolidWorks will not uninstall How can I apply a Bending-Moment to a face of my model? The FORCE/TORQUE dialog box only seems to allow me to [...]