SOLIDWORKS Frequently Asked Questions

There are two simple tests you can do:

1. Verify if your local machine can see the server machine over the network, open a DOS window and type the following command: ping [server_name]. If the server machine is accessible, you will get a reply message listing the IP address of the server. If the server machine is not accessible, you will get an error message stating "Bad IP address". A bad IP address can be caused by misspelling the server name, or by network connectivity problems.
2. Make sure more complex TCP/IP protocols are being routed properly, try doing a telnet to the port on the server where there FLEXLm server is residing, type: "telnet [server_name] [port_number]". The default SW FLEXlm port number is 16560. If you get an error message "connection failed", this indicates that there is insufficient TCP/IP routing between the client and the server. You will need to see your network administrator to get this resolved before SolidNetWork License will work.

The SolidNetWork License Server contains a License File that has information regarding the version of SOLIDWORKS and the number of purchased licenses. The number of concurrent users is based on the number of purchased licenses.

SNL customers should activate immediately through the License Manager to distribute the licenses across their network.

Yes, your company’s Security Administrator as defined in DSx.CLIENT CARE & ORDER or your Partner (VAR/Reseller) can add all 100 contacts to your company’s DSx.Client site and those users can access the subscription benefits once they have created their 3DEXPERIENCE ID.

No, a SolidNetWork License does not require subscription service; however, the benefits of subscription service will not be available.

No, to transfer an SNL license, use the transfer option in the SNL License Manager.

Insures that customer use of the SOLIDWORKS software does not exceed the purchased number of seats.

Integrates the use of a License Server, which grants permission to multiple Licensed Clients to execute SOLIDWORKS and simplifies the license management.

Allows multiple concurrent users to access the software in a distributed, work-group environment, while ensuring compliance and flexibility.

Please refer to the System Requirements https://www.solidworks.com/sw/support/SystemRequirements.html

Via the SOLIDWORKS 2010 (or above) Installation Manager, download and install the SNL Administrator on the license server

Launch the SNL Administrator

Reply "Yes" to the question "Would you like to activate now?"

Proceed through the following screens to complete the activation process.

A license server is a workstation that is set up to serve license clients. The license server grants permission to license clients to execute SOLIDWORKS.

Inactivity beyond the specified interval frees the license for use by another user. The server reclaims the license to the free license pool. When the original user session is no longer idle, a new license will be granted if available. If there is no license available, the user will be able to exit without data loss.

Please contact your SOLIDWORKS reseller for pricing.