Solidworks - Borrow License
Creation date: 9/13/2024 1:58 PM
Updated: 9/13/2024 8:01 PM
Solidworks normally requires an active connection to our campus network in order to check-in with the licensing server. If planning to use Solidworks off campus, a license must first be "borrowed' from the licensing server. You must be on the campus network in order to borrow a license, but once borrowed, Solidworks will work off campus or without an internet connection.
Licenses are limited and should only be borrowed on an as needed basis and for only the length of time required. The maximum borrow time is 30 days, in which the device must request to borrow again by connecting to the campus network and following the steps to borrow again. When a license is borrowed, it is removed from the pool of available licenses, which could impact active classes on campus that need licensing; please be considerate.
- Start SolidNetWork License Manager on the client machine by clicking Start > All Apps > SOLIDWORKS Tools version > SolidNetWork License Manager Client.
- On the License Borrowing tab:
- Select a date in Borrow until.
- Select the products to borrow, then click Borrow, and click Yes to confirm.
- Click Refresh. The Expire Date column indicates when licenses are due back.
- Click OK.