Question: How do you download files from Solidworks?

How do I enable downloads in SOLIDWORKS?

You can disable Background Downloader by clicking the icon and then selecting Disable Background Downloading. To re-enable Background Downloader, click Start > All Programs > SOLIDWORKS Installation Manager > SOLIDWORKS Background Downloader.

Do I need to keep the 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.

Where do I download SolidWorks?

Run the SOLIDWORKS Installation Manager



Now you can download the SOLIDWORKS Installation Manager to get started with the installation process: Select the Download link in the page and a zip file will download from the SOLIDWORKS web site.

Where are SolidWorks installation files?

The default location for files saved locally by the Installation Manager is in the Documents Library, in a folder called SOLIDWORKS Downloads and a subfolder named after the version and service pack. An example: C:UsersDocumentsSOLIDWORKS DownloadsSOLIDWORKS 2016 x64 SP02.

What is an Sldim file?

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. You can find it running in Task Manager as the process sldim.exe.

How do I uninstall Solidworks Background Downloader?

Disabling and Re-Enabling SOLIDWORKS Background Downloader



You can disable Background Downloader by clicking the icon and then selecting Disable Background Downloading. To re-enable Background Downloader, click Start > All Programs > SOLIDWORKS Installation Manager > SOLIDWORKS Background Downloader.

Can I delete Sldim?

Just to clarify, it’s safe to delete the folder “sldim” as well as the files “setup.exe” and “SolidWorksSetup.exe”. You can even take the entire contents of the “SOLIDWORKS 2016 x64 SP02” folder and move it up one directory to the “SOLIDWORKS 2016 SP02” folder.

How do I open a Solidworks file?

Open Dialog Box

1. Click Open (Standard toolbar) or File > Open, or press Ctrl+O.
2. From File Explorer in Windows^® or the PDM Vault View, right-click the . SLDPRT, . SLDASM, or . SLDDRW file and click SOLIDWORKS > Open.

How do I download solidworks to my laptop?

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.

Can you download solidworks for free?

Although there is no free version of SOLIDWORKS out there for you to download, there are a number of solutions that may be able to help you without having to purchase the software. In this article, we are going to run through some scenarios you may find yourself in and the available tools to help you.

How do I download SOLIDWORKS as a student?

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.

How do I transfer my solidworks license to another computer?

To transfer a license back to the server: In SOLIDWORKS, click Help > Transfer Licenses, and follow the instructions. To reactivate, go to the new or upgraded computer and activate the license as you did during the initial activation.

Where are SOLIDWORKS tutorial files?

Default File Locations