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How to Install Add-ins to SOLIDWORKS Design Named User Licensing

This article provides step-by-step instructions to install serial number managed add-ins, such as SOLIDWORKS Simulation Premium or Plastics, in SOLIDWORKS Design Named User Licensing.

Important note: Starting November 15th, 2025, SOLIDWORKS has updated its product names. This article applies to SOLIDWORKS Design Named User Licenses. If you were using 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS (formerly known as SOLIDWORKS Connected), you can continue with these instructions, as the steps will be the same.

 

Step 1: Modify the Installation of SOLIDWORKS

  1. Search Windows for 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS Installation Manager and run the app.
  2. Select the down arrow next to SOLIDWORKS Design and choose Modify.



NOTE: 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS Installation Manager was not included until the release of SOLIDWORKS 2026.  Even if you have installed and updated, this app may not be present.  If you do not have this app, SOLIDWORKS will need to be uninstalled and reinstalled. The add-in can be added during the reinstall and the 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS Installation Manager will also be included.  See the Standard Uninstall direction and installation instructions below.

 

Step 2: Select the add-in(s)

  1. Select the desired add-in(s) and input the associated serial number(s).

 TIP: If you do not have your serial number(s) on hand, you can access an up-to-date list in the SOLIDWORKS MyProducts Administrator Portal.

This is only visible by your organization's Security Administrator. If you are unsure of who this is, contact your Value Added Reseller's (VAR) support team. If your licenses are supported by SWYFT Solutions, contact support@swyftsol.com. 

  1. Click Install and complete the installation.

 

Step 3: Activate the Add-in License(s)

  1. Launch SOLIDWORKS Design
  2. Go to the Help menu (question mark icon) in the top-right corner.
  3. Hover over Licenses and select Activate.

  4. Follow the prompts to activate the new Add-in license, or you can follow these instructions.

 

Step 4: Turning on the Add-ins in SOLIDWORKS

  1. Once the licenses are activated, the final step is to enable the add-in you are looking for is not readily available, go to Tools --> Add-ins and select the appropriate check-box associated with the add-in you'd like to use, and include the 'start up' checkbox if you'd like it to load every time. 

 

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For further assistance, please contact the SWYFT Support team at support@swyftsol.com and we’ll be happy to assist.