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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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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
Session Topics • Solidworks Administration • Hardware requirements • Software requirements • Integration plan • User training • Support and Maintenance • Documentation • Disaster Recovery • Installation Example – Case Study
Hardware Requirements • See Solidworks recommended hardware • Memory • Size / Allocation • Video Card • Certified Drivers • CPU • Core architecture / Speed • Network • Speed / Topology
Hardware Requirements • RAM Memory
Hardware Requirements • 32 bit Memory Addresses <4GB • 3GB Switch Option
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
Hardware Requirements • Video Card - SolidWorks Certified Drivers
Hardware Requirements • CPU • Quad Core / Dual Core / Hyper threading Off • CPU speed matters
Hardware Requirements • Network • Network speed 10/100/1000 or fiber • Robust Routers, Switches & Hubs • Enterprise vs Consumer grade • Topology – Complexity • Network Traffic
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)
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
User Training • Solidworks Essentials • Specialized Training • CSWA, CSWPCORE etc… • Windows File Management • Company Standards • Best Practices • Data management policies
Support & Maintenance • Subscription support • Service packs & updates • Technical Support • Portal Access • Hardware Support • Dell or HP (tech support) • Homebuilt Clone (self support)
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
Disaster Recovery • What if your system fails? • Backup documentation • Employee leaves or absence • Hardware failure • Software re-installation • Equipment upgrade or obsolescence • Natural disasters
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!
Available Resources • Solidworks Administration Guide • Solidworks Forums • Solidworks Knowledge Base • User Groups • Your Solidworks Reseller • Solidworks World
SWX 2009 Admin Install • The next slides show an admin image installation of Solidworks 2009
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.
Enter SWX Serial Number Here If not a clean install number will populate automatically
Default Choice
Select to create Admin Image Select if SP Update & Select Admin Image Path
Select this only if you need it. Warning! This will install the PDMW server on the local machine
Enabled by default Not Required for PDM Server
Vault Server Storage Folder Client
Should use highest level SolidWorks SN for Admin Image Creation
Network shared Toolbox Or…Stand alone Toolbox