Learn About Product Activation

Product activation is an anonymous, secure, and hassle-free process designed to deter unlicensed use of SolidWorks and COSMOS software.

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Frequently asked questions >

Note: Licensing changes

1. With SolidWorks 2007 SP4, all customers around the world will begin using product activation.  This includes customers in the remaining parts of Europe, Asia Pacific and SolidWorks Latin American regions.
   
   
2. With SolidWorks 2007 SP3, all customers in North America and Japan with standalone-licenses will use activation-based licensing.
   
   

3. COSMOS standalone customers must obtain a COSMOS serial number PRIOR to installation by visiting: www.solidworks.com/COSMOS-SN.
   
   

4. To view the complete Tech Alert, click here.

Overview
Product activation is a significant improvement in the SolidWorks and COSMOS licensing process that was first introduced as part of SolidWorks 2006 commercial single-user (standalone) licenses.

Product activation was gradually rolled-out during SolidWorks 2007 and it will reach all regions of the world by SolidWorks 2007 (SP4).  SP4 will introduce this technique to the following areas:

• Latin America:  all remaining VAR areas
• Europe: Western and Central European regions
• Asia-Pacific: Korea, India, and other remaining regions

Throughout this phased rollout, product activation has proven to offer the SolidWorks community various advantages:

• A secure, and hassle-free process that authenticates licensed users
• A consistent licensing process that works for both SolidWorks and COSMOS products
• Licensing that is consistent with from other leading software companies
• A deterrent to unauthorized use of SolidWorks products with a minimal effect on you, our loyal customer

Note:

- To register a product not under activation:

    1) Log into the SolidWorks Customer Portal at
.   https://customercenter.solidworks.com using an email
.   address-based account and password.

    2) Register your product(s) under the Register My Products

.   link in the My Information section.

- Activation customers still should register their products to

  have full access to all features within the Customer Portal

  (with an active Subscription Service contract).

Feedback?
As always, we welcome your feedback and questions .

SolidWorks Overview Presentation (PPT)

Activation Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

COSMOS Overview Presentation (PPT)

COSMOS Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

COSMOS Activation Instructions