Selecting a SOLIDWORKS Simulation License with a SolidNetWork License

SolidNetWork license users can control which of the SOLIDWORKS® Simulation licenses in their license pool to use when they add in SOLIDWORKS Simulation. They can also upgrade the SOLIDWORKS Simulation license without unloading the add-in in case they need a higher license type for more advanced studies.

  1. To use a specific SOLIDWORKS Simulation license:
    1. In the SOLIDWORKS, click Tools > Add-Ins and in the Add-in dialog box, select SOLIDWORKS Simulation.
    2. On SOLIDWORKS Simulation (CommandManager), click the Down arrow to display a list of licenses on your server that can support Simulation.

    3. Select the appropriate SOLIDWORKS Simulation license.
  2. To check or change your current SOLIDWORKS Simulation license, click the Down arrow on SOLIDWORKS Simulation (CommandManager).

    The license that is in-use displays a check mark. If more advanced license types are available, you can upgrade.
    You cannot downgrade a SOLIDWORKS Simulation license. Disable the SOLIDWORKS Simulation add-in and add the license back in at a lower level.
  3. Optional: To disable the add-in, click SOLIDWORKS Simulation (CommandManager) or clear it from Tools > Add-Ins.
The following cases still use license order:
  • When SOLIDWORKS Simulation starts running.
  • If SOLIDWORKS Simulation is added in Tools > Add-Ins.
  • If the you click SOLIDWORKS Simulation without specifying a license from the pull-down list.