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This option is used when no internet connection is available. If there is an available license, the user will see the message вЂњactivation succeededвЂќ. If you choose to activate over the internet, the transaction is quick and automatic.

There are two ways an activation can be initiated. If a license is no longer needed on a computer, the user must deactivate the license from that computer so that it can be activated on a different device. The computer attempting to activate sends a request to the SOLIDWORKS activation servers, which then sends a response whether the computer is activated or not. If an internet connection is NOT available, alternative methods exist and, in rare exceptions, license files can be issued to high security, вЂњnode lockedвЂќ computers.

SOLIDWORKS licensing is based on a one-time activation that requires an internet connection.

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In this guide, we dive deeper into what each option of SOLIDWORKS licensing is, how they work, and how to choose the option that best fits the way your company operates. These licenses range from Single Seat, Single User, and Standalone to the ability to spread your SOLIDWORKS investment over a large group of users using Floating Network licenses. In the Borrowed product licenses section select the license(s) you wish to return (hold Ctrl to select multiple products)SOLIDWORKS offers several licensing solutions tailored to the size and flexibility needs of an organization. However, if you are finished the the license early then you should return it to the server as soon as possible. Licenses will be returned to the server on the date you specified when borrowing the license. Select the product you wish to borrow and then click OKД¬lose the License Manager window by pressing the OK button in the bottom right of the window. If you are going to be off campus with no connection to the internet then you will need to borrow a license before you leave.

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Now close the License Manager window by pressing the OK button in the bottom right of the window.ДЄs the SolidWorks licensing is controlled by a central server you will not be able to run the software if you cannot connect to the server to request a license. In the Add Server window type the following and then press OK While holding down the Shift key right click on the SolidNetWork License Manager Inside this folder open the SolidWorks Tools folder. Here you will find a SolidWorks folder (SolidWorks 2013 is the current version). If you do not have administrator rights please contact the ISA Support team.ДЇrom the Start menu go to the All Programs section.

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You must have administrator rights to update the license server. If you are going to be without an internet conenction then you will need to borrow a license from the serverВ (see License Borrowing below).

If you are trying to use the software while off campus, you will need to connect to the Cisco VPN service before you can connect to the SolidWorks license server. When you close SolidWorks the license is returned to the server for re-distribution. Each time you run SolidWorks a request is sent to this server and if a license is available it is granted to your PC. SolidWorks licensing is controlled over the network by a cenrally managed license server.

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