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== Introduction & Restrictions ==

We have been provided '''FREE''' Educational SOLIDWORKS Student Standard for Makerspaces by Dassault Systemes. This software comes with the following restrictions:

* This is for noncommercial/hobbyist/educational use
* '''We cannot share this information on social media or to the public at large'''

This license does, however include CAM Professional.

==Training==

Register your license and create a SOLIDWORKS ID at [https://my.solidworks.com/ My SOLIDWORKS] and you will have access to ALL training files and learning pathways. Recommended courses are:

# CSWA Exam Prep Course - this will teach you how SOLIDWORKS functions for the majority of all use cases. It covers modeling basics, assembly basics, and evaluating.
# SOLIDWORKS File Management - SOLIDWORKS Assemblies have a unique reference structure
# SOLIDWORKS CAM, if you would like to learn to use the CNC machines, this is critical.

== Technical Information ==

SOLIDWORKS is only available for the Windows operating system. [https://www.solidworks.com/sw/support/SystemRequirements.html System requirements are here].

== Installation Best Practices ==

=== Installation Location: ===

During the installation, SOLIDWORKS will want to install in C:\....SOLIDWORKS

'''INSTEAD DEFINE THE INSTALLATION LOCATION AS C:\....SOLIDWORKS 20XX'''

Indicating the year will make the upgrade process significantly smoother.

=== Custom File & Template Locations ===

When making custom templates or file locations, keep them in new folder locations and add them to SOLIDWORKS Using Options > System Options > File Locations. If you do not, they will be wiped on upgrades.

Ensure that your custom locations are backed up via Google Drive, DropBox, etc.

== Installation Instructions ==

===YOUR SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE DISPLAYED ON THE DOWNLOAD PAGE. PRINT OR WRITE THEM DOWN FOR SAFEKEEPING.===


# [https://www.solidworks.com/SDK Navigate Here]
# Click No (I already have a serial number question)
# SDK-ID: 9MAKER
# Choose 2020-2021 version
# During the download/installation process you will see the serial numbers on the screen. 
## Please follow the instructions on the screen & best practices above.

== CAM Post Processor Installation Instructions ==
TBD

== CAM Post Processor Links: ==
* Tormach PCNC 1100
* ShopBot PRS Alpha 4896
* Shapeoko
* X-Carve

== XPress Product Installation Instructions ==
TBD