Solidworks 2024 Installation or Update Guide
To Update:
Check in all your changes on PDM, delete the PDM view from your files by right clicking and selecting delete (if you have PDM set up)
Follow these instructions to clean uninstall Solidworks: Performing a Clean Uninstall
Follow the installation instructions below
To Install Solidworks:
Make sure you have been provided with the serial number by a mech lead
Got to: http://www.solidworks.com/SEK and complete the form (first name, last name, email address, select “student team” on dropdown)
Under product information:
Select Yes ( I already have a serial number)
Choose 2024 version
Input the correct serial number
Follow the installer instructions here: Solidworks PDM Set Up
When you open Solidworks and are prompted to switch Hole Wizard tool path, check “don’t show again” and click no
Set up your default templates: Setting Solidworks Default Templates
If you have problems with PDM, read through Common PDM Issues and Solutions , if none of these help please send a message in discord and we will do our best to help troubleshoot.