30-Second Summary Why Deactivation Matters Protects compliance and frees the serial number for new hardware. Online Deactivation Steps Help > Licenses > Deactivate, select products, confirm via internet. Offline Deactivation Create request file, email to SOLIDWORKS, apply response file. Reactivation Install on new PC, run activation wizard, connect online. Best Practices and Support Deactivate before […]
30-Second Summary License Overview Understand Professional and Standard options for Editor, Contributor, and Viewer. Why Switch? Align seats with roles, cut costs, and handle peak demand without buying extra licenses. How to Change Use the Administration Tool or Modify Installation wizard, then restart to finalise. Post-Change Checks Confirm SNL allocation and fix common errors such […]
30-Second Summary Visibility Levers Two controls (Show Working Versions, Always Open Latest) dictate what users see. Decision Matrix Four combinations cover every scenario, from full history to revision-only access. Role Mapping Engineers need drafts; manufacturing needs released data; auditors need everything. Setup Steps Configure folder permissions, adjust reference settings, test, and document. Maintenance Quarterly reviews […]
30-Second Summary The Problem with Standard CAD Support Most resellers offer minimal support – a licence key, a PDF, and a “check the knowledge base” message. MECAD Does Things Differently Our support is led by certified application engineers – not call centre agents. Introducing the Elite Enhanced Subscription Includes SolidProfessor training, skills dashboards, expert consultations, […]
