How to Install SOLIDWORKS Inspection
SOLIDWORKS Inspection is a First Article and in-process inspection solution that streamlines the creation of inspection documentation. With a standalone application and an embedded SOLIDWORKS add-in, SOLIDWORKS Inspection enables you to leverage legacy data regardless of the file type. This guide provides detailed steps to install SOLIDWORKS Inspection using the SOLIDWORKS installation manager.
Licensing
SOLIDWORKS Inspection has two versions (Standard and Professional), which requires a separate serial number other than your core SOLIDWORKS serial number. This means the software requires a separate serial number other than your core SOLIDWORKS serial number. This allows SOLIDWORKS Inspection to be installed on a separate computer other than SOLIDWORKS, such as a quality control user’s computer.
SOLIDWORKS Inspection Standard has a standalone application as well as a SOLIDWORKS add-in that can be used within the SOLIDWORKS interface for PDF, TIFF, and SOLIDWORKS files.
SOLIDWORKS Inspection Professional has the same functionality as Inspection Standard plus allows users to directly input measured values into an Inspection project to reduce time and help eliminate input errors. The user will have the choice whether to enter the characteristic values by importing them from a CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) or using a digital caliper and/or manually entering the values.
SOLIDWORKS Inspection Standard or Professional can also be purchased separately from other SOLIDWORKS products by contacting your MLC CAD Systems account rep. A SOLIDWORKS Inspection specific serial number will be provided after your purchase is completed.
Installation
SOLIDWORKS Inspection is installed using the SOLIDWORKS Installation Manager.
When installing SOLIDWORKS Inspection on a computer which does not already have another SOLIDWORKS product, the installation manager will display and option to ‘Install on this Computer’. Click Next to proceed.
When adding SOLIDWORKS Inspection to a computer with an existing SOLIDWORKS installation of the same versions of SOLIDWORKS Inspection, the installation manager will display an option to ‘Modify your installation’. Click Next to proceed.
On the Serial Number screen, expand Technical Communication and check the box next to SOLIDWORKS Inspection to activate the serial number fields. Enter your SOLIDWORKS Inspection serial number. Tip, you can copy (Ctrl + c) and paste(Ctrl + v) the number into the first cell to avoid typing mistakes.
On the Summary screen, SOLIDWORKS Composer is listed under the products list along with any required prerequisites to be installed automatically.
On the Summary screen, SOLIDWORKS Inspection is listed under the products list along with any required prerequisites to be installed automatically.
If SOLIDWORKS Inspection is not displayed, then click Change to the right of the products list to access the product selection screen. Click the box next to SOLIDWORKS Inspection and then click Back to Summary.
For new installations of SOLIDWORKS Inspection, read and accept the license agreement and then click Download and Install. Note, for network installations of SOLIDWORKS Inspection, you will be prompted to enter the server’s communication port and server’s hostname. The default port is 25734. For example, 25734@Server.
If you are adding SOLIDWORKS Inspection to a computer with an existing installation of SOLIDWORKS, read and accept the license agreement and then click Modify Now.
Once installation/modification is complete, click Finish.
Activation
For network seats of SOLIDWORKS Inspection, activation is managed on the license server. Once installation is complete on your computer, you can use the software without additional activation requirements.
For standalone seats of SOLIDWORKS Inspection, the software must be activated once installation is complete. The first time the application is launched, the activation prompt will be displayed. Select SOLIDWORKS Inspection from the list to highlight. We recommend using the Automatic over the internet activation method. Enter your email address (if required by the version you are installing) and click Next to activate.
Once activation is completed, a status screen will display. Click Finish to close the activation and launch SOLIDWORKS Inspection. The software is now installed and ready to use.
SOLIDWORKS Inspection Add-in
The SOLIDWORKS Inspection add-in is installed automatically if you already have SOLIDWORKS or are including SOLIDWORKS with your installation on the same computer as SOLIDWORKS Inspection. The add-in can be turned on within SOLIDWORKS under Tools > Add-ins, and the selecting the SOLIDWORKS Inspection option for the current session and/or at start up.
Technical Support
Get help from our team by Calling us at 800-364-1652 x 2. You can also get assistance by clicking the Technical Support button or the Email Our Experts button below.