
You should see a prompt to activate Solidworks on your computer. Once the install finishes, open Solidworks. Once all files are downloaded, you may get a dialog box that asks if you want to pause the installation or install SolidWorks. The necessary files will be downloaded from Solidworks first, so this may take a while, depending on your internet speed.ġ1. Then, restart your computer and continue the installation process.ġ0.

You must agree to the Terms and Conditions, then select Download and Install. Make sure you use the bold one after "For stand alone/Off Campus Installations."*ĩ. Most users will not need to modify the components to be installed. After that step, it should ask you to enter the serial number that is listed on the campus software download page from Step 3. Please select Individual (on this computer).Ĩ. If it doesn't, you can run the setup file in the folder you used in the previous step.ħ. Choose the Installation type. Once the files are unzipped, the SolidWorks installer should begin automatically. exe file and select a folder to unzip the contents to.Ħ. Read the user agreement and select "OK" to continue to downloadĥ. Type in your Wisc email address under the "Downloads" section and click on "SolidWorks 2021". Under "Software for Engineering Students", click on "SolidWorks" and you should be prompted to this page:Ĥ. Click on "LOGIN TO THE CAMPUS SOFTWARE LIBRARY". *If you previously had SolidWorks downloaded, you must *completely* uninstall it before attempting to download SolidWorks 2021. ĭisclaimer: After initially activating your CAE account, it takes about 24 hours for SolidWorks to show up in the Campus Software Library for download. For more information on when consultants are available at the helpdesk, please visit. You can call the helpdesk at (608) 262-5349, stop by the Helpdesk at 1410 Engineering Dr, room 116 or email at The CAE Helpdesk does not respond to help requests through comments on this website. If you have any difficulties, please contact the CAE Helpdesk.

This article explains how to download and install SolidWorks 2021.ĭownloading and Installing SolidWorks 2021 VersionĬAE offers Solidworks to the College of Engineering at University of Wisconsin Madison through the Campus Software Library. In order to install and run locally installed remote software, you must have a CAE account as well as a NetID.
