Question: How do I enable download manager in SolidWorks?

How do you download files from SOLIDWORKS?

You can download files manually and then install them using SOLIDWORKS Installation Manager. Select the option in SOLIDWORKS Installation Manager to download individual files (for example, Conduct manual download on the Download Options page).

How do I fix SOLIDWORKS installation Manager?

Repairing an Installation

1. Open the Windows Control Panel and click Programs and Features.
2. Select the SOLIDWORKS version that you want to repair and click Change.
3. On the Welcome to SOLIDWORKS Installation Manager screen, click Repair your installation.
4. On the Products to Repair screen, select the product to repair.

How do I move the download folder in SOLIDWORKS?

SOLIDWORKS Downloads can be safely moved for now, but it may get automatically recreated when you download another version or the background downloader might recreate it. To get it to stay moved you’ll want to redirect the downloads location the next time you install to a new folder.

What is SOLIDWORKS installation Manager?

SOLIDWORKS Installation Manager is a stand-alone application that installs and updates your SOLIDWORKS products. SOLIDWORKS Installation Manager is the primary tool for downloading, installing, modifying, updating, repairing, and removing the SOLIDWORKS software.

How do I download and install SOLIDWORKS 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.

How can I download SOLIDWORKS for free?

Currently, there are two options available to try SOLIDWORKS for free. The first option is through MySolidWorks which offers an online product trial of the latest version of SOLIDWORKS Premium, all from within your browser.

Why is my SOLIDWORKS not installing?

When you are trying to install SOLIDWORKS, if you see a blank Installation Manager window, it usually means that your local firewall is blocking files within the sldim. zip folder. You will need to unblock some of the HTML files to allow them to appear within the window.

Where is SOLIDWORKS Installation Manager located?

Run the shortcut “SolidWorks Installation Manager”, or browse to sldIMsldIM.exe. You may still be required to download some files if you select to install items that were not downloaded previously. If the shortcut does not start the Installation manager, check that it is implemented using a UNC path.

Can I reinstall SOLIDWORKS?

You can repair an individual installation. You cannot repair an administrative image; you must uninstall and then reinstall the administrative image. In Windows 7 or later, click Start > Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features. Select the SOLIDWORKS version you wish to repair and click Change.

Do I need to keep solidworks Downloads folder?

Download Folder Details



If you delete anything, delete the entire download folder. Otherwise, installations might fail or the Installation Manager might become unstable.

What is sldIM?

You can also check most distributed file variants with name sldim.exe. This files most often belongs to product SolidWorks Installation Manager. and were most often developed by company Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corp.. This files most often have description sldIM. This is executable file.

How do I connect to a SOLIDWORKS license server?

To activate SolidNetWork licensing:

1. Start SolidNetWork License Manager ( Start > Programs > SOLIDWORKS version > SolidNetWork License Manager > SolidNetWork License Manager ).
2. When prompted to activate, click Yes.
3. On the SolidNetWork License Server Information screen: …
4. On the Activate Your SOLIDWORKS Product screen:

How do students download SOLIDWORKS?

Student Standard (formerly Student Design Kit – SDK) If you have obtained a SDK-ID from your School/ University go to www.SOLIDWORKS.com/SDK and complete the Community Download form shown below to start the download process.