How do I get SolidWorks for my home pc?
First and foremost, you will need to connect via Virtual Private Network to campus. Instructions can be found here.
You can download the installer from one of the two following links:
You must either be on campus (wireless laptop, etc) or connected via the campus VPN (see above) to connect to the license server.
Once you have the software installed, you can go to the license manager (in the solidworks folder on your start menu)
and go to license borrowing. You will be able to borrow a license for up to 30 days. Otherwise, you will need to be connected to the VPN while using SolidWorks.
The options you can borrow are:
For Cosmos users, you will need to run the cosmos license manager and add the license server (listed above).
You must be connected to the internet while using Cosmos, as you cannot borrow licenses for it.Support for the campus VPN is given by the KSU IT Helpdesk http://www.k-state.edu/infotech/helpdesk/
Software installation support will be limited to distance students. Both SolidWorks and Cosmos are available on campus in both the MNE and Engineering computing labs.
