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SolidWorks 2009 CAD Administration Tips & Tricks

SolidWorks 2009 CAD Administration Tips & Tricks. Background & Experience. Solidworks user and Admin for over ten years CAD Administrator of Solidworks and Autocad Computer IT Professional Solidworks CSWP Certified Solidworks User Group Leader - Hickory, NC

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SolidWorks 2009 CAD Administration Tips & Tricks

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  1. SolidWorks 2009 CAD Administration Tips & Tricks

  2. Background & Experience • Solidworks user and Admin for over ten years • CAD Administrator of Solidworks and Autocad • Computer IT Professional • Solidworks CSWP Certified • Solidworks User Group Leader - Hickory, NC • Current CAD Admin / Mechanical Designer • Jaybeam Wireless Hickory, NC

  3. Session Topics • Solidworks Administration • Hardware requirements • Software requirements • Integration plan • User training • Support and Maintenance • Documentation • Disaster Recovery • Installation Example – Case Study

  4. Hardware Requirements • See Solidworks recommended hardware • Memory • Size / Allocation • Video Card • Certified Drivers • CPU • Core architecture / Speed • Network • Speed / Topology

  5. Hardware Requirements • RAM Memory

  6. Hardware Requirements • 32 bit Memory Addresses <4GB • 3GB Switch Option

  7. Hardware Requirements • 64 bit Memory addresses >4GB Memory Pros • Allows opening of very large assemblies • Allows intense FEA tasks • Enables complex rendering of Photoworks projects Cons • Limited software choices • Limited hardware driver support

  8. Hardware Requirements • Video Card - SolidWorks Certified Drivers

  9. Hardware Requirements • CPU • Quad Core / Dual Core / Hyper threading Off • CPU speed matters

  10. Hardware Requirements • Network • Network speed 10/100/1000 or fiber • Robust Routers, Switches & Hubs • Enterprise vs Consumer grade • Topology – Complexity • Network Traffic

  11. Software Requirements • Solidworks flavor of choice or budget • Standard, Office, Professional or Premium • MAC if you dare to be different • Windows 2003 Server OS (for network files)

  12. Integration Plan • How will you utilize Solidworks? • Legacy data use and management • Cadkey, Mechanical Desktop, DWG and others • Company standards compliance • Solidworks API and customization • IT / Engineering integration • Multi-site, Multi-version, PDM, SQL • Workflow considerations

  13. User Training • Solidworks Essentials • Specialized Training • CSWA, CSWPCORE etc… • Windows File Management • Company Standards • Best Practices • Data management policies

  14. Support & Maintenance • Subscription support • Service packs & updates • Technical Support • Portal Access • Hardware Support • Dell or HP (tech support) • Homebuilt Clone (self support)

  15. Documentation • Solidworks install & setup • License Compliance • Shared settings • User Training • Performance review • Productivity gains • Solidworks Support Issues • Justify software maintenance expense • Track recurring issues by case number

  16. Disaster Recovery • What if your system fails? • Backup documentation • Employee leaves or absence • Hardware failure • Software re-installation • Equipment upgrade or obsolescence • Natural disasters

  17. Disaster Recovery • Use the free Windows Backup Utility • Non-Network backups • 3rd Party Backup Software • Backup open files or network shares • Create scheduled backups of data • Nightly, Weekly, Monthly, Offsite Copy • Test data recovery from backups often • Many just think they have good backups!

  18. Available Resources • Solidworks Administration Guide • Solidworks Forums • Solidworks Knowledge Base • User Groups • Your Solidworks Reseller • Solidworks World

  19. SWX 2009 Admin Install • The next slides show an admin image installation of Solidworks 2009

  20. Verify Anti-Virus Compatibility

  21. DVD Installation Method • The next slides show an admin image installation of SolidWorks 2009 using the DVD • You may also use the SolidWorks Portal to download, install and update admin images.

  22. Enter SWX Serial Number Here If not a clean install number will populate automatically

  23. Option to get Current Service Pack

  24. Default Choice

  25. Select to create Admin Image Select if SP Update & Select Admin Image Path

  26. Select this only if you need it. Warning! This will install the PDMW server on the local machine

  27. If PDM Server Selected, then…

  28. It will be installed locally!

  29. Allow Firewall Ports required to enable PDMserver access

  30. Enabled by default Not Required for PDM Server

  31. This will install during Client Installations

  32. Vault Server Storage Folder Client

  33. Choose components to install

  34. Vault Admin needed only to manage PDM Vault

  35. Should use highest level SolidWorks SN for Admin Image Creation

  36. Default Setting

  37. Best for Multiple Release installations 07’ 08’ 09’ etc.

  38. Network shared Toolbox Or…Stand alone Toolbox

  39. Postpone if large downloads should run during off hours

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