SolidWorks Add-in Installation Guide

Objective: To understand how the SolidWorks Add-in Installation operates and optimizes your workflow.

Difficulty: Easy

In this article:

1. System requirements
2. Latest install file: download V3.02 MSI
3. SolidWorks installation guide
4. Update to latest version

Duro provides an easy and convenient way for SolidWorks PDM and CAD users to release SolidWorks files to Duro’s cloud-based PLM. Gauge system requirements and download the latest add-in install file and begin accelerating your workflows. 

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System requirements

• Windows 10 64-bit
• Solidworks CAD and PDM, Release 2020 or newer

Latest install file: download V3.02 MSI

SolidWorks installation guide

1. Ensure SolidWorks is closed.
2. Download the latest version and run the install file locally. Please keep the install file on your local system (e.g. desktop) for easy uninstall later. 
3. In the initial module that populates, click on Next.
   
4. Ensure that the correct folder is selected for the installation, then click on Next.
   
   
5. Click Next to start the installation.
   
   
6. Click Close to exit.
   
   
7. Load SolidWorks and check to see if the Duro icon appears in SolidWorks Resources task pane tab on right side of application. If not, go to Tools, then select Add-ins and activate the Duro add-in.
   

Update to latest version

[Ensure SolidWorks is closed]

Option 1:

1. Run the original installation file again and follow the instructions to uninstall the Duro add-in.
2. Follow the installation instructions above to install the latest version.

Option 2:

1. In Windows, go to Control Panel.
2. Locate Programs and features and select Uninstall a program.
3. Right-click on the Duro add-in line item and click Uninstall to remove the Duro add-in from your system (see the image below).
4. Follow the installation instructions above to install the latest version.