We are excited about our new release! We would like to inform you about the changes regarding installation and the requirements for your current system(s), that will be taking place with our 2018 version of SOLIDWORKS Product Line.

If you have any questions or concerns about this information, please contact us. You can send an email to the helpdesk system at techsupport@dasi-solutions.com or call us at 1-800-276-6340.

SOLIDWORKS 2018
Installation Changes for SOLIDWORKS 2018 and later Releases:

• 2018 SOLIDWORKS SolidNetwork License Manager will not install on the Windows 2008 R2 Operating System.2018 SOLIDWORKS SolidNetwork License Manager will be the last version of SOLIDWORKS to support Windows Server 2012. Windows Server 2012 R2 will be supported for an additional year.
• 2018 will not install Workgroup Server or Client software. The product has been retired. The equivalent is PDM Standard, also included with SOLIDWORKS Professional. Please contact Services@Dasi-Solutions.com to discuss any migration and implementation needs.
• 2018 SOLIDWORKS will be the last release to support Microsoft Excel 2010 and Microsoft Word 2010
• SOLIDWORKS Visualize and Visualize Boost are now available from the Installation manager as part of the Individual installation process
• SOLIDWORKS CAM is now available as an add-in to all versions of SOLIDWORKS Client Packages in 2018 on an active subscription service contract.

SOLIDWORKS Requirements for your 2018 Client System(s):

• Windows 7 SP1, 8.1 and 10
• 8GB (or higher) RAM
• Intel or AMD with SSE2 support, 64-bit operating system
• Internet Explorer 11, Windows 2012 (or newer)
• Microsoft Excel 2010 (or newer)
• Microsoft Word 2010 (or newer)

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SOLIDWORKS Product Data Management 2018
Installation Changes for SOLIDWORKS PDM 2018 and later Releases:

• 2018 SOLIDWORKS will not install Workgroup.
• 2018 SOLIDWORKS PDM will not install on Windows 2008 R2
• 2018 SOLIDWORKS PDM is the last release to support Windows server 2012. Windows Server 2012 R2 will be supported for an additional year. • 2018 SOLIDWORKS PDM (Archive Server & Database Server) will not support SQL 2008 R2. SQL 2014 Standard is included in the licensing for PDM 2018.

SOLIDWORKS PDM Hardware Requirements:

• 8GB (or higher) RAM
• 10GB (or higher) disk space
• Intel or AMD with SSE2 support, 64-bit operating system

For further information (including video card details) please visit: http://www.dasisolutions.com/solidworks-pdm-system-requirements

End of life announcements for SOLIDWORKS

Microsoft Windows 8.1 64-bit Operating System
SOLIDWORKS 2018 SP5 is the last release to support the Windows 8.1 64-bit operating system. SOLIDWORKS 2019 products will not install on Windows 8.1.

Windows Server 2012 Operating System
SOLIDWORKS 2018 SP5 is the last release to support the Windows Server 2012 operating system. SOLIDWORKS 2019 products will not install on Windows Server 2012.

Windows Server 2012 R2 Operating System
SOLIDWORKS 2019 SP5 is the last release to support the Windows Server 2012 R2 operating system. SOLIDWORKS 2020 products will not install on Windows Server 2012 R2.

Microsoft Excel 2010 and Word 2010
SOLIDWORKS 2018 SP5 is the last release to support Microsoft Excel 2010 and Word 2010. Microsoft Excel 2013 and Word 2013 SOLIDWORKS 2020 SP5 is the last release to support Microsoft Excel 2013 and Word 2013.

End of life announcements for SOLIDWORKS Product Data management:

Microsoft Windows 8.1 64-bit Operating System
SOLIDWORKS PDM 2018 is the last release to support the Windows 8.1 64-bit operating system. SOLIDWORKS PDM 2019 products will not install on Windows 8.1.

Windows Server 2012 Operating System
SOLIDWORKS PDM 2018 SP5 is the last release to support the Windows Server 2012 operating system. SOLIDWORKS PDM 2019 products will not install on Windows Server 2012.

Windows Server 2012 R2 Operating System
SOLIDWORKS PDM 2019 SP5 is the last release to support the Windows Server 2012 R2 operating system. SOLIDWORKS PDM 2020 products will not install on Windows Server 2012 R2. Microsoft Excel and Word 2010 SOLIDWORKS PDM 2018 is the last release to support Microsoft Excel and Word 2010.

Microsoft Excel and Word 2013
SOLIDWORKS PDM 2020 will be the last release to support Microsoft Excel and Word 2013.

* Windows SP1 is required

Operating Systems	CAMWorks 2013	CAMWorks 2014	CAMWorks 2015	CAMWorks 2016
Windows 7 (32-bit version)(Home editions are not supported)		*
Windows 7 (64-bit version)(Home editions are not supported)		*	*	*
Windows 8 and 8.1 (32-bit only)
Windows 8 and 8.1  (32-bit only)
Windows 10 (64-bit)
Windows XP Professional SP2 or higher (32 and 64 bit versions)
Windows Vista 32 and 64 bit versions (Home editions are not supported)

Supported Solid Modeler Versions	CAMWorks 2013	CAMWorks 2014	CAMWorks 2015	CAMWorks 2016
SOLIDWORKS 2011 CAMWorks Solids 2011
SOLIDWORKS 2012 CAMWorks Solids 2012
SOLIDWORKS 2013 CAMWorks Solids 2013
SOLIDWORKS 2014 CAMWorks Solids 2014
SOLIDWORKS 2015 CAMWorks Solids 2015
SOLIDWORKS 2016 CAMWorks Solids 2016
Solid Edge ST5 (MP8 or higher)
Solid Edge ST5 (MP10 or higher)
Solid Edge ST6 (MP4 or higher)
Solid Edge ST6 (MP8 or higher)
Solid Edge ST7 (MP8 or higher)
Solid Edge ST8 (MP8 or higher)
Solid Edge ST9 (MP00 or higher)

Click here to be directed to SOLIDWORKS Database of compatiable graphic cards and drivers.

Be sure to locate your SOLIDWORKS and PC information when using this tool

Find graphics card drivers for your system to ensure system performance and stability. Display results using one of the two methods listed below:  

	List Certified Computer System/Graphic Card Combinations - If your graphics card shipped with your computer choose Driver Status Certified OR Tested and search by Computer Vendor.
	Browse for Graphics Cards or Non-Listed Combinations - If your system combination is not listed, or you are just looking for graphics cards:   Select --- Certified or tested as driver Status AND Any System Vendor as the Computer Vendor and select a Graphics Card Vendor.

 Note:
- What if my System / Software Configuration is not listed?
- Graphics card drivers with higher version numbers are the latest drivers.
- Read more about system requirements to ensure you are always working with a SOLIDWORKS supported and optimized system for hardware, operating system and Microsoft products.
- SOLIDWORKS graphics card drivers are certified with SOLIDWORKS specific profile settings or the default settings provided by the graphics card vendor. Using other settings can affect stability, performance and display quality.
- A Certified graphics card or system is tested to a higher standard and is supported by the vendor. SOLIDWORKS recommends the use of Certified graphics cards and systems. The list displays the driver version used to certify or test the card or systems.