{"id":262331,"date":"2024-01-21T21:52:50","date_gmt":"2024-01-22T02:52:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/preprod.solidxperts.com\/?post_type=techtips&p=262331"},"modified":"2024-12-03T13:48:57","modified_gmt":"2024-12-03T18:48:57","slug":"how-to-install-draftsight-enterprise","status":"publish","type":"techtips","link":"https:\/\/solidxperts.com\/en\/blog\/how-to-install-draftsight-enterprise\/","title":{"rendered":"An Xpert Tutorial: How to Install DraftSight Enterprise"},"content":{"rendered":"

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How to Install DraftSight Enterprise<\/h1>\n

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<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”container post-content”][vc_column][vc_column_text]Welcome to the SolidXperts guide on installing DraftSight Enterprise, a powerful 2D CAD software designed for large organizations. Tailored to enhance efficiency, this software offers a range of features, including network licensing, comprehensive technical support, and an intuitive interface. Our Xpert tutorial will walk you through the installation process, ensuring you unlock the full potential of DraftSight Enterprise for your team.<\/p>\n

DraftSight Enterprise relies on the SolidNetWork license server to efficiently distribute licenses across users. To ensure smooth access for everyone within your network, this server software must be strategically installed on a centralized server or a machine that remains consistently connected.<\/p>\n

If you’re ready to embark on the installation journey, this expert tutorial will guide you through the process, step by step. Without further ado, here is how to install Draftsight Enterprise. On the machine that will be used as the server, follow the following steps:<\/p>\n

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1<\/strong> – First, download the SOLIDWORKS installation package and run setup.exe.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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2<\/strong> – Select \u201cInstall Server components\u201d and \u201cInstall SOLIDNETWORK License Manager\u201d. Click \u201cNext\u201d.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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3<\/strong> – On the next screen, after reviewing the License Agreement, select \u201cI accept the terms of the SOLIDWORKS License Agreement\u201d, and click \u201cInstall Now\u201d.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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4<\/strong> – Then once this is installed, from the start menu open:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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In the following message box, click \u201cYes\u201d.<\/p>\n

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5<\/strong> –Verify the SolidNetWork License Server Information, and click \u201cNext\u201d.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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NOTE<\/strong><\/em>: Make sure firewalls are not blocking ports 25734 and 25735 on both ends of the connection.<\/p>\n

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6<\/strong> – In the following Product Activation window, on the right side of the white box, click \u201cAdd\u201d to add a serial number.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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7<\/strong> – Copy & paste the serial number into the box. Click \u201cOkay\u201d.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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8<\/strong> – Then, put your email address in the box and make sure to check \u201cAutomatically over the Internet\u201d. Click \u201cNext\u201d.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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9<\/strong> – The next window confirms your licenses from SOLIDWORKS. If everything looks good, click \u201cFinish\u201d.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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10<\/strong> – Now is the time to install Draftsight on your workstations. Go to:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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11<\/strong> – Click on Windows.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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12<\/strong> – Download and execute Draftsight.exe. Click \u201cRun\u201d.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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13<\/strong> – Choose SolidNetWorks License (SNL) and click \u201cNext\u201d.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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14<\/strong> – In the box, provide the Port@Name of the server, inserting your server name or its IP address on the local server. Click \u201cNext\u201d.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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15<\/strong> – Thoroughly review the agreement and check, \u201cI accept the terms in the license agreement\u201d, then click \u201cInstall\u201d.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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16<\/strong> – Congratulations, you can now run DraftSight!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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With DraftSight Enterprise successfully installed, your organization is perfectly positioned to leverage enhanced 2D productivity and collaboration. Don\u2019t forget, SolidXperts is here to support your 3D journey every step of the way.<\/p>\n

To maximize the benefits of your newly installed 2D CAD solution, for more information, you can always reach out to our dedicated Xperts for help.<\/a><\/p>\n

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