To disable SOLIDWORKS Electrical by deactivating its license, you need to perform a specific procedure within the SOLIDWORKS Electrical software itself. This process is typically used when you need to transfer the license to another computer or troubleshoot licensing issues.
Understanding License Deactivation
Disabling SOLIDWORKS Electrical usually refers to deactivating the software license on your current computer. This makes the software unusable on that machine until the license is reactivated (either on the same machine or a different one). It's not about simply closing the program or turning off an add-in within the main SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD application (though that's a different process for the Electrical 3D add-in).
The provided reference focuses on the standard method for deactivating the SOLIDWORKS Electrical standalone or integrated license.
Steps to Deactivate Your SOLIDWORKS Electrical License
Follow these steps to deactivate your license, effectively disabling SOLIDWORKS Electrical on your computer:
- Access Windows Search: Click on the Windows Start button or the search bar next to it.
- Search for SOLIDWORKS Electrical: Type
SOLIDWORKS Electricalinto the search box. - Launch the Program: Click on the
SOLIDWORKS Electricalapplication that appears in the search results to launch it. - Navigate to the Help Tab: Once the SOLIDWORKS Electrical program window opens, look for the menu tabs at the top. Click on the Help tab.
- Choose Deactivate License: From the dropdown menu under the Help tab, select the Deactivate License option.
This process will typically guide you through confirming the deactivation and ensuring the license is returned to the SOLIDWORKS activation server, freeing it up for use elsewhere.
Why Deactivate the License?
- Transferring Licenses: You need to deactivate the license on your old computer before you can activate it on a new one.
- Upgrading Hardware: If you are making significant changes to your computer's hardware, deactivating beforehand can prevent licensing conflicts.
- Troubleshooting: Sometimes, deactivating and reactivating the license can resolve specific licensing errors.
- Temporary Suspension: If you need to temporarily stop using SOLIDWORKS Electrical on a machine, deactivation is the way to go.
By following the steps above, you can successfully deactivate your SOLIDWORKS Electrical license, rendering the software disabled on that specific machine.
