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Upgrading the SOLIDWORKS PDM Standard Client/Server to Professional

If you have installed the Standard client/server via InstallShield Wizard, perform the following steps.

To upgrade:

  1. In Windows, open Control Panel > Programs and Features.
  2. Right-click SOLIDWORKS PDM Client or SOLIDWORKS PDM Server and select Change.
    If you have installed the client via SLDIM, modify the SOLIDWORKS installation to upgrade the client install.
  3. On the Welcome screen, click Next.
  4. On the Program Maintenance screen, click Modify.
  5. On Select PDM Product screen, select SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional.
  6. Continue with the installation of SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional.

    If you have installed the Standard client/server via SLDIM, modify SOLIDWORKS 2016 listed under Programs and Features for an upgrade.



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