1. How can I obtain a copy of the SolidWorks Engineering Stimulus Package?
The SolidWorks Engineering Stimulus Package can be downloaded from: http://www.solidworks.com/ESP. There is NO software disk or other media kit provided in this program.

2. What is included with the download of the SolidWorks Engineering Stimulus Package?
The download of the SolidWorks Engineering Stimulus Package includes:

1) SolidWorks Standard software
2) Solidworks eDrawings® software
3) Complete online documentation

For more information about SolidWorks Standard software, please refer to http://www.solidworks.com/sw/products/mechanical-design-software-matrix.htm.

3. Where do I find my SolidWorks Engineering Stimulus Package software serial number?
Your SolidWorks Engineering Stimulus Package software serial number will be provided during the download process. Please check the junk/spam folder/filter in the event that you don’t see the serial number e-mail in the regular inbox within a few minutes of submitting the e-mail address in the web form.

4. How can the SolidWorks Engineering Stimulus Package product be activated?
After product installation, submit accurate information and a valid serial number during the activation dialog. For more details, please refer to: http://www.solidworks.com/sw/support/software-licensing-registration.htm.

5. How can I renew my installation of the SolidWorks Engineering Stimulus Package after it has expired?
The SolidWorks Engineering Stimulus Package allows only a 90-day term of use, which is NOT open for renewal requests.

6. Is there compatibility between SolidWorks Education Edition, the SolidWorks Engineering Stimulus Package, and SolidWorks commercial edition files?
The commercial edition can open SolidWorks Education Edition (EDU) files, but they will have an intentional watermark. SolidWorks Education Edition can open commercial files of the same version, however after saving, they will also have a watermark. The SolidWorks Engineering Stimulus Package can open both files which will also have the watermark after being saved.

7. The software refers to a SolidWorks Student Design Kit. Is the SolidWorks Engineering Stimulus Package the same software program?
The SolidWorks Engineering Stimulus Package features the same functionality as the Student Design Kit (SDK) and is based on that product. You may find some references to SDK within the software and documentation. However, the SDK is intended for engineering students to use outside of the classroom on their own computers and the SolidWorks Engineering Stimulus Package is intended for engineers to improve their CAD skills during a difficult economic time.

8. Can the serial number for the SolidWorks Engineering Stimulus Package be used to launch the commercial version of SolidWorks for the initial 30 day period without activating?
Commercial versions of SolidWorks cannot be launched using the Engineering Stimulus Package serial number.

9. How long can the SolidWorks Engineering Stimulus Package be used?
90 days

10. Is the SolidWorks Engineering Stimulus Package compatible with Microsoft® Windows® Vista™?
Yes, the SolidWorks Engineering Stimulus Package supports Microsoft Windows Vista with both 32 bit and 64 bit processors.

11. Can I receive technical support for the SolidWorks Engineering Stimulus Package?
Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corp. does not provide direct support for the SolidWorks Engineering Stimulus Package. The SolidWorks Engineering Stimulus Package discussion forum is an online message board where you can interact with other users and share your experiences. You can access the forum at http://forum.solidworks.com/.

12. Can the SolidWorks Engineering Stimulus Package be installed and licensed on an additional or different computer than the one on which it was originally installed?
No. According to the License Agreement, “…you may use one copy of the Software on any single computer for 90 days beginning on the date you install the Software…” and “…the Software will be node-locked onto the first computer on which you install it…”

13. Can you save files as IGES or STEP in the SolidWorks Engineering Stimulus Package?
No, you can only save SolidWorks native file formats, DWG, DXF, and SolidWorks eDrawings file types.

14. What kind of Internet browser should I use for the SolidWorks Engineering Stimulus Package?
Any browser will have the capability for downloading the software, but Internet Explorer 5.5 or a later version is recommended for best results when using the software.

15. Does the SolidWorks Engineering Stimulus Package include any add-in products?
SolidWorks eDrawings is the only add-in included with the SolidWorks Engineering Stimulus Package.

16. What are the terms and conditions associated with the SolidWorks Engineering Stimulus Package?
The End User License Agreement for the SolidWorks Engineering Stimulus Package can be viewed during the download process.

17. Why are there locks beside some online resources on the customer portal with my login?
The SolidWorks customer portal is fully open to customers on subscription, so ESP participants not on subscription may see some online resources locked. Please notice the ESP serial number is NOT designed for the customer portal access. However, you can still create a login without entering a serial number and use that login to join the discussions in the forum. Please follow this link https://forum.solidworks.com/ to visit the online forum directly.

18. What are the system requirements for the SolidWorks Engineering Stimulus Package?
Please refer to http://www.solidworks.com/sw/support/SystemRequirements.html .

19. Where can I get help for the SolidWorks Engineering Stimulus Package?
For more help with the SolidWorks Engineering Stimulus Package, visit the following web page http://www.solidworks.com/ESP.

20. What should I do if I don’t receive my activation?
For more details, refer to the Product Activation FAQ's located at http://www.solidworks.com/sw/support/software-licensing-registration.htm

21. Can I use the Customer Portal to register my SolidWorks Engineering Stimulus Package software?
No, the Engineering Stimulus Package can only be registered through the activation dialog.

22. If I previously had SolidWorks evaluation software on my computer, can I use the SolidWorks Engineering Stimulus Package on the same hardware?
If your computer still meets the current system requirements, you can install the SolidWorks Engineering Stimulus Package over your existing installation. Installing the SolidWorks Engineering Stimulus Package may make your previous evaluation version of SolidWorks inoperable. All files created with the evaluation software will still be available for use.

23. I already have the SolidWorks Student Design Kit. Can I continue to use my existing drawings/models with the SolidWorks Engineering Stimulus Package?
The SolidWorks Engineering Stimulus Package can open files created with the SolidWorks Student Design Kit (SDK). The files will still contain the watermark that was embedded during use of the SDK.

24. What should I do if I purchase a commercial license of SolidWorks after having the SolidWorks Engineering Stimulus Package software installed on the same computer?
Make sure you delete all of your templates and do not use any files that were created with the SolidWorks Engineering Stimulus Package. If these steps are not followed, you can potentially end up with watermarked part, assembly, and/or drawing files even when working with a full commercial license.

25. How should I apply for a free CSWA test?
SolidWorks resellers help distribute free CSWA test coupons to those qualified program participants who have grasped the essentials of SolidWorks after necessary training. You may find a reseller in your local area at: http://www.solidworks.com/sw/6284_ENU_HTML.htm.

After receiving your coupon, please visit http://www.solidworks.com/sw/support/796_ENU_HTML.htm to purchase a CSWA test.

26. Who should I contact for additional information about SolidWorks products and/or training?
Visit www.solidworks.com/sw/3d-cad-design-software.htm for an online overview of all product lines. If you want to discuss how these products can help your team specifically, please refer to the list of SolidWorks value added resellers http://www.solidworks.com/ESP.

27. Why does the ESP product expire before the announced 90 days after activation?
In most cases, this issue is due to a previously installed SolidWorks copy on your machine using a different serial number. If there was any other SolidWorks product installed before, please make sure it is removed completely. Then please install and activate the product using the ESP serial number received from your serial number email.

28. What do I need to do with my ESP product after I have finished this program and purchased a commercial copy of SolidWorks?
Congratulations on your accomplishment with the ESP! Now it's time to remove the ESP product from your machine. Please also delete all the template files delivered with the ESP and never reuse the files created in the ESP as the watermark would propagate to your normal files. Then you are ready to install the commercial SolidWorks on your machine.

29. Where can I learn more about the SolidWorks Engineering Stimulus Package?
For more information on the SolidWorks Engineering Stimulus Package please visit http://www.solidworks.com/ESP.

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