![]() The redlining and markup capabilities in edrawings are helpful in ensuring that modifications and changes are recorded and attended to. The edrawing file size format is small, making it useful as a maintenance manual tool in the field. The final screen asks you to register, this is not necessary either, just click later I suggest unchecking the box that asks about checking for updates. Just when you thought everything was finished you get this last screen. You will see this screen if everything is installing correctly The next screen just confirms the file location that the viewer will be located in, just click nextįinally we get to a screen that asks if you want to install the viewer, click install Once the loader is finished, the dialog below should pop upĬlick next and you will immediately get asked to enter your serial number, which of course you dont have. If you are using Internet explorer and nothing is happening glance up at the browser bar in case there is a "do you want to download this file" warning message. ![]() If all goes well the loader (not the actual program) will start downloading. Next the export eligibility requirements box pops and I have indicated what to check off there. The next screen that will popup has a miniscule download button, at least thats the way it displays in Internet Explorer, click the tiny download text, dont check the XML box its not necessary if you just want to view SolidWorks files There several types of downloads on that page, the one you need I have indicated with a big black arrow SolidWorks please make this easier !įirst go to this is the most direct method to download the software, but its tricky to find on the SolidWorks home page. I thought I would go through the download procedure because at first I thought it was dead simple, but when you see how many screens you have to go through, and the things that can trip you up, its no wonder my customers were having problems. Upper managers are the ones with the money, it should be dead easy for them to download this software. This is not good becasue its the higher management folks who need to have this viewer so they can see what they are getting for all the money they laid out for this fancy 3D program. With all that being said, SolidWorks sure does not make it easy for non SolidWorks users to find and use this viewer. The edrawings model cannot be modified so your design is secure from unauthorized modification. Letting your customer use edrawings and viewing your model and drawings directly is also easier than having to prepare power point presentations and reports to describe the model and its benefits.Īn added benefit is that the customer can circulate the edrawings model inside their organization, making their internal communication easier. If they have the ability to manipulate, redline and discuss the pro's and cons of your design its more likely its acceptance can speeded up and your design intent communicated more clearly. This is can be very helpful in winning the customer over to your design. The immediate advantage of this is that your customers can view your solidworks files without needing to buy the software. EDrawings is the solidworks viewer provided free from solidworks website.
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