When you install the SOLIDWORKS CAD software on a computer, you specify a
SolidNetWork License serial number. SOLIDWORKS Installation Manager identifies that computer
as a SolidNetWork License Client and prompts you for the SolidNetWork License Manager
computer name and number. It displays an error if the SolidNetWork License Manager Server is
not installed, or if the name or port number is incorrect.
To install SOLIDWORKS with a SolidNetWork license: