Performing a Trial File Upgrade

Before upgrading the SOLIDWORKS files in a production vault, perform the upgrade on a copy of the production vault to ensure that there are no upgrade problems. Contact your value added reseller for help creating a copy of your vault.

Restore a complete backup of the file vault to a separate server.
Start the File Version Upgrade Utility by doing one of the following:
- On Windows 7 and Windows Server systems prior to Windows Server 2012, from the Windows Start menu, select All Programs > SOLIDWORKS PDM > File Version Upgrade.
- On Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 or later, on the Apps screen, under SOLIDWORKS PDM, click File Version Upgrade.
Follow the instructions in the upgrade wizard.
Verify that the upgrade is successful.
See After Upgrading.

Search 'Performing a Trial File Upgrade' in the SOLIDWORKS Knowledge Base.

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