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Accessing SolidWorks 2017 on your ComputerSolidWorksSolidWorks (www.solidworks.com) is a 3D solid modeling package. Components inSolidWorks can be used for creation of engineering drawings, analysis of designs for motion,stress and fluid flow (friction, drag and lift), animation and photo realistic presentation ofdesigns.The School of Engineering has purchased 1000 licenses of SolidWorks for use by any UniSAstudent for their studies. 500 licenses are available on the Mawson Lakes pool server (SolidWorks is availableon most computer pools at Mawson Lakes, plus City West (GK3-24, GK3-21, BH310, BH4-09, BH4-18, BH4-19 and all pools in Jeffrey Smart Building), City East (P334, P3-33), Magill (C1-82) and Whyalla (MB2-61, MB2-62). 500 licenses are available on a Division of ITEE server for use in ENE’s computerpool (J2-15, J2-17) and for off campus use by UniSA students (monthly licenseborrowing via VPN).SolidWorks has also provided another bonus 1000 licenses (stand alone installation expiring31 July 2018, requiring only internet/email to activate). The access codes are in 10 batches of100 licenses and these access codes will be associated with specific UniSA courses. Thecodes and installation instructions will be provided to students by their Course Coordinator.The software will be updated annually, around January to the latest Educational Version (i.e.for 2017 the version will be SolidWorks 2016).Information on SolidWorks Hardware and Software compatibility can be located quirements.htmlInformation for Students that are using Apple Mac and iOS devices can be located -x.htmlSOLIDWORKS 2017-2018 Education and Student products are targeted for use on Windows7, 8 and 10 operating systems ONLY. They will not work on Windows XP, Vista.SolidWorks Education editions are 64 bit only.
There are 3 methods can be used to access SolidWorks – please choose relevant methodMethod 1SolidWorks is available via Student Apps – UniSA Students OnlyStudents can access SolidWorks on any device (Mac or Windows)1. Go to pps.htm2. Select “Click here to Launch”3. Enter your UniSA username and passwordThis will launch Citrix Receiver4. Select SolidWorks5. Accept the license conditions6. To Save and Access files see ps/Storage.htmMethod 2Installing SolidWorks on your computer – EDU version for UniSATeaching Staff and StudentsSTEP 1. Obtain a copy of the SolidWorks software from the UniSA pool computer from theserver address (this is not a web address and you must either follow link or paste it intothe Windows Explorer search olidworks2017SP05 (approximately 12.8GB).STEP 2. Install the software on your PCFirstly, install SolidWorks 2017 by running the installation file \sldim\sldIM.exe Thismay take 15 to 60 minutes depending upon your computer.Insert the following license code9710 0064 9170 1470Insert server details as [email protected]
STEP 3. Go to SolidWorksSolidnetWork License Manager Client 2017Select the date to borrow until (28 day maximum)Select and borrow SolidWorks MBD StandardSelect and Borrow SolidWorks Premium3
Method 3Installing SolidWorks on your computer – STU version for UniSAStudents OnlyIn order to gain a copy of SolidWorks 2016 for your personal computer you must:STEP 1. Obtain a copy of the SolidWorks software from either:(i) Download from the Internet1. Go to: www.solidworks.com/SEK2. Enter the SEK ID: XSEK123. Fill out the registration information and select 2017-2018 version4. Download the 64 bit version of SolidWorks, install and activate with the serialnumber detailed below. The download is approximately 2.5 GB.(ii) Download from the UniSA pool computer from the server address (this is not a webaddress and you must either follow link or paste it into the Windows Explorersearch olidworks2017 (approximately 12.8 GB).Firstly, install SolidWorks 2017 by running the installation file \sldim\sldIM.exe Thismay take 15 to 60 minutes depending upon your computer.When asked, select installation type: Individual (on this computer)When asked, insert the serial number: to be provided by your Course CoordinatorNote: letters need to be entered in lower case.4
At the end of the installation you will need to restart your computer.STEP 3. Activate a SolidWorks licenseSolidWorks Product Activation will pop up when you run SolidWorks for the first time.When asked, select: I want to activate my Solidworks product nowSelect Automatically over the internet if you have internet access.If not, select Manually via e-mail.5
Fill in your contact details.After activated, you should see the data when the license will expire e.g. 31 July 2019.STEP 3. Running SolidWorksFrom Windows: select Windows Logo All Programs SolidWorks 2016 SolidWorks 2017 (or SolidWorks 2017 x64 Edition)6
FAQ1) Having difficulty reinstalling SolidWorks after having a problem duringinstallation?You will need to remove all the SolidWorks folders and registry key before you canreinstall SolidWorks again.From Add / Remove Programs, you need to removeSolidWorks 2016 SP05 (if available)SolidWorks 2016 x64 Edition SP05 (if available)2) Getting the error message “Error 619: A connection to the remote computercould not be established, so the port used for this connection was closed.” whenconnecting with the VPN connection.Please disable or uninstall the third party Firewall Software such as Windows LiveOne Care, ZoneAlarm, Norton Internet Security, etc.3) Have problem to renew the license after license has expired or to re-borrow alicense after formatting the hard drive of a computer for some reasons?(Please make sure that you know what to do before doing it. If you do anymistakes, then your computer may have a problem to startup, etc)i) Start Run and type REGEDITii) browse to “HKEY CURRENT USER\SOFTWARE\FLEXlm License Manager"registry folder.iii) delete the “Borrow” sub folder.If the above method does not work, then you need to create a new login name.4) Have a problem such as:a. Missing add-ins from the SOLIDWORKS add-ins list in the Tools menu.b. Error when launching SOLIDWORKS or opening a file: "Could not loadSOLIDWORKS DLL: GdtAnalysisSupport.dll".c. Crashes when recording, playing or editing a SOLIDWORKS Macro.d. Instability when using Equations.e. Error when launching SOLIDWORKS or SOLIDWORKS Explorer: "DWGdocument manager library is invalid or missing".This occurs due to a conflict with Microsoft KB3072630See 0.htm forinstructions to fix. You will need to uninstall SolidWorks and follow theprocedure for installation the disables this Windows update whilst installingSolidWorks. Please remember to enable the update after the install.Note: These instructions are given to help with the set up and installation of SolidWorks onyour PC, however I am unable to provide individual assistance with installation and runningof SolidWorks on your computer. For technical help please [email protected] FielkeSchool of EngineeringUniversity of South AustraliaJanuary 20187
Download the 64 bit version of SolidWorks, install and activate with the serial number detailed below. The download is approximately 2.5 GB. (ii) Download from the UniSA pool computer from the server address (this is not a web address and you must either follow link or paste it into the Windows Explorer
