Installing the File Version Upgrade Utility The File Version Upgrade Utility is provided on the SOLIDWORKS installation media in the SWPDMClient\Support\File Version Upgrade\ directory. To install the File Version Upgrade Utility: Navigate to the SWPDMClient\Support\File Version Upgrade\ on the Installation media. Double-click File Version Upgrade.exe. In the Welcome screen, click Next. Accept the license agreement and click Next. Click Install. Click Finish. Parent topicUpgrading SOLIDWORKS Files Required Upgrade Utility Software System Requirements Preparing to Upgrade Selecting Version Settings Performing a Trial File Upgrade Running the Upgrade Utility Creating and Using Work Instruction Files Completing an Interrupted Upgrade After Upgrading Managing Backup Files