Installing PCB Services with SLDIM

To install SOLIDWORKS PCB Services:

  1. Start the SOLIDWORKS Installation Manager.
  2. On the Welcome page, select Server Products.
  3. Then select Install SOLIDWORKS PCB Services on this computer and click Next.
  4. Follow instructions for system warnings and click Next.
  5. On the Summary page, accept the default settings for SOLIDWORKS PCB Services or click Change to specify settings for the following:
    • Installation location
    • Database folder
    • Revisions file folder
    • Port number

    PCB Services includes Microsoft Internet Information Services and a database that stores data used to synchronize the work of the electrical and mechanical designers.

    The default port number is 9780.

  6. Accept the terms of the SOLIDWORKS License Agreement and click Install Now.