This location will be used as the root folder for the installation of all products. You can specify a folder location for the installation. The SOLIDWORKS 2018 Installation Manager uses Windows Installer and installs all products silently passing the required parameters to the installations. How does the SOLIDWORKS 2018 Installation Manager work? The Installation Manager can be downloaded from the SOLIDWORKS Customer Portal for each version/service pack. It can be used to create and manage administrative images and standalone installs all within the same user interface. It is a standalone application that can download/update/upgrade/install/modify/repair all SOLIDWORKS products. Review our SOLIDWORKS 2018 update installation frequently asked questions: What is the SOLIDWORKS 2018 Installation Manager?Įach release of SOLIDWORKS has its own Installation Manager. Custom programs/add-ins should be checked to ensure they are compatible with the latest release.Click here for Solution Partner product details Check with the Solution Partner that their add-in product is compatible with SOLIDWORKS 2018 before upgrading. Support Partner (Non-Gold) companies support the latest release on their own schedule.Select “Refine your Search with Criteria” and click the checkbox “Show Certified GOLD Partner Products Only” Click here for Gold Partner product details. Check with the Gold Partner that their add-in product is compatible before upgrading. SOLIDWORKS Gold Partner companies have 30 days from the release of SOLIDWORKS 2018 to support the latest version.

Can I run any third party add-in or custom program with SOLIDWORKS 2018?

The Previous Release Interoperability functionality allows 2018 parts and assemblies to be opened in SOLIDWORKS 2017 SP5, with limited functionality. Will SOLIDWORKS 2018 files open in previous major releases (i.e. NOTE – Virtual environments require a certified GPU for good performance of SOLIDWORKS, eDrawings and Draftsight.Ĭertified GPU drivers for virtual environments can be found on the SOLIDWORKS testing page (choose “Virtual Desktop” from the Computer Vendor dropdown). Please see the SOLIDWORKS Virtual Environments support page: Only select Virtual Environments are supported. Please see the SOLIDWORKS System Requirements for additional information. Novell networks and non-Windows network storage devices are not supported *Only Microsoft Windows networking is supported. The following operating systems are supported by SOLIDWORKS 2018: IMPORTANT – SOLIDWORKS 2018 is not supported on any 32-bit operating system. What Windows Operating Systems will be supported by SOLIDWORKS 2018?

Launch SOLIDWORKS 2018 and go to Help > What’s New.

Visit our SOLIDWORKS 2018 Resources page.

Review our SOLIDWORKS 2018 update general topic questions: How can I learn about the new features in SOLIDWORKS 2018?

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