

Online License: Ties the SOLIDWORKS license to a single user, allowing them to login to their MySolidworks account on any computer where SOLIDWORKS is installed. Standalone License: Ties the SOLIDWORKS license to a single computer - this is the preferred licensing method when several users share the same computer, as maybe the case with multiple work shifts. With the addition of SOLIDWORKS Online Licensing, there are now three different licensing options to choose from: It will also allow you to copy any custom settings to each computer that you work on- no Copy Setting Wizard required! Additionally, Offline Mode allows users to retain their license for up to 30 days, even outside of internet-accessible areas. This enhances the user experience by allowing users to work with their license on any computer that has SOLIDWORKS installed, all without the need to manually activate/ deactivate each time.

New for SOLIDWORKS 2018 is the introduction of online licensing, which allows licenses to be assigned to individual users, wherever they may go. This method works fine (provided you remember to deactivate your license before leaving the office), but SOLIDWORKS has recently developed a solution to make the process even easier. Previously, this was accomplished by transferring your license through the use of the activate/ deactivate option found in the Help drop down menu. Do you own a standalone license of SOLIDWORKS, yet find yourself working on multiple computers throughout the day? If so, you understand how cumbersome it can be to have to deactivate and reactivate your license on each computer you choose to work from.
