Frequent question: How do I borrow a SOLIDWORKS license?

Can SOLIDWORKS license be shared?

Standalone SOLIDWORKS License



Standalone licenses are for one user only – meaning two users may not share one standalone license, even if they are using them at different times .

How do I return a borrowed SOLIDWORKS license?

Returning a Borrowed SolidNetWork License

1. Start SolidNetWork License Manager ( Start > Programs > SOLIDWORKS version > SolidNetWork License Manager > SolidNetWork License Manager ).
2. On the License Borrowing tab: Select the products to return, click Return, and then click Yes to confirm. Click Refresh. …
3. Click OK.

How do I check a SOLIDWORKS Licence?

Inside SOLIDWORKS



Open SOLIDWORKS. Go to Help > About SOLIDWORKS. Click on the link for Show Serial Number to show the SOLIDWORKS serial number currently installed in this machine.

Can one SOLIDWORKS license on two computers?

SOLIDWORKS can be installed on multiple computers with the same license but can only be active on a single machine at one time. You can transfer the license from a work computer using the Deactivation process so a home/laptop computer can be activated.

Is there a free SOLIDWORKS?

So, it should come as no surprise, of course, that SolidWorks’ full version is not free. Luckily, there are fully functional SolidWorks free trial versions you can test before you buy it, and reduced-cost versions depending on your situation.

How do I activate SOLIDWORKS 2017 after installation?

SOLIDWORKS 2017 Activation

1. Start SOLIDWORKS and add-on required (i.e. Simulation).
2. If you have not yet activated your license, the Product Activation dialog box appears.
3. Choose the Automatic (recommended) or Manual option.
4. Supply your email address.
5. Obtain the activation online or by email.

How much does a SOLIDWORKS license cost?

The price for one license of SolidWorks Standard is $3995 with an annual maintenance fee of $1295. You may find it interesting to learn that this price has not changed since 1996 when it was first released, so no surprises there! Term licenses are also available at $810 per 3 months or $2700 per year.

How do I install SOLIDWORKS 2020 for free?

Free Download, Install and License SOLIDWORKS 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016

1. Download SolidWorks. …
2. Run SolidWorks Installation Manager. …
3. Populate Serial Numbers and License SolidWorks. …
4. In the next window you can Select the folders where the software and Toolbox/Hole Wizard will be installed.