How does the SOLIDWORKS 2021 Installation Manager work?

The Installation Manager can be downloaded from the SOLIDWORKS Customer Portal for each version/service pack. It can be used to create and manage administrative images and standalone installs all within the same user interface. This is a standalone application that can download/update/upgrade/install/modify/repair all SOLIDWORKS products. Review our SOLIDWORKS 2021 update installation frequently asked questions: What is the SOLIDWORKS 2021 Installation Manager?Įach release of SOLIDWORKS has its own Installation Manager.

Any custom macro/API should be tested to ensure compatibility with the latest release.

For partner products that have not been Gold certified, contact the supplier to verify compatibility with the latest releases.

Gold Certified Products are reviewed by a SOLIDWORKS committee to ensure proper functionality within the SOLIDWORKS environment. These tools and products help to enhance your SOLIDWORKS experience.

SOLIDWORKS offers a Partner Product Program where companies worldwide can work directly with SOLIDWORKS to create products to improve productivity.

Can I run any third party add-in or custom macro/API within SOLIDWORKS 2021? The Previous Release Interoperability functionality allows 2021 parts and assemblies to be opened in SOLIDWORKS 2020 SP5, with limited functionality. (Choose “Virtual Desktop” from the Computer Vendor dropdown) Will SOLIDWORKS 2021 files open in previous major releases (i.e. NOTE – Virtual environments require a certified GPU for proper performance of SOLIDWORKS, eDrawings and Draftsight.Ĭertified GPU drivers for virtual environments can be found on the SOLIDWORKS Hardware Certification page. Please see the SOLIDWORKS Virtual Environments support page. Only select Virtual Environments are supported. Please see the SOLIDWORKS System Requirements for additional information. *Novell networks and non-Windows network storage devices are not supported *Only Microsoft Windows networking is supported SOLIDWORKS 2021 is only supported on Windows 10, 64-bit * IMPORTANT: Windows 7 support ended with SOLIDWORKS 2020 SP5 What Windows Operating Systems will be supported by SOLIDWORKS 2021? Open SOLIDWORKS 2021 and go to the Help icon (top-right) > What’s New.

Visit the SOLIDWORKS Official What’s New site.Visit our SOLIDWORKS 2021 Blog Articles.Visit our SOLIDWORKS 2021 What’s New site.Review our SOLIDWORKS 2021 update general topic questions: How can I learn about the new features in SOLIDWORKS 2021?

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