3.3 GHz or higher clock speed (Intel Core i7 or AMD Ryzen 7 preferred).
SOLIDWORKS 2018 remains a highly sought-after version for engineers and designers due to its stability, enhanced performance, and robust feature set for 3D CAD design. Whether you are setting up a new workstation, upgrading from an older version, or looking to install this specific, battle-tested version, performing a clean installation is critical for long-term performance.
Click on under the "Download" section. Select 2018 from the version dropdown menu.
After installation completes, a SolidWorks Activation Wizard will appear.
If you only downloaded the installer manager, it will now download the full 8–12 GB software package [11]. 4. Activation
Select Individual (on this computer) and click Next .
3.3 GHz or higher clock speed (Intel Core i7 or AMD Ryzen 7 preferred).
SOLIDWORKS 2018 remains a highly sought-after version for engineers and designers due to its stability, enhanced performance, and robust feature set for 3D CAD design. Whether you are setting up a new workstation, upgrading from an older version, or looking to install this specific, battle-tested version, performing a clean installation is critical for long-term performance.
Click on under the "Download" section. Select 2018 from the version dropdown menu.
After installation completes, a SolidWorks Activation Wizard will appear.
If you only downloaded the installer manager, it will now download the full 8–12 GB software package [11]. 4. Activation
Select Individual (on this computer) and click Next .