Solidworks 2015 Latest Build SP5 x64 Complete 2 DVD's Edition - CORE

Microsoft Windows 8.0

SOLIDWORKS 2015, including SOLIDWORKS Enterprise PDM 2015, is the last release that supports Microsoft Windows 8.0. SOLIDWORKS 2016 and SOLIDWORKS Enterprise PDM 2016 will not install on the Microsoft Windows 8.0 operating system. You must upgrade from Windows 8.0 to Windows 8.1 to continue using SOLIDWORKS 2016 and SOLIDWORKS Enterprise PDM 2016.

32-Bit Operating Systems

SOLIDWORKS 2014, including the SOLIDWORKS Enterprise PDM 2014 CAD Editor, was the last release that supported the Windows 7 32-bit operating system. SOLIDWORKS 2015 and the SOLIDWORKS Enterprise PDM 2015 CAD Editor will not install on 32-bit operating systems. SOLIDWORKS Enterprise PDM 2015 is the last release that will support Enterprise PDM Contributor and Viewer clients on the Windows 7 32-bit operating system.

License Server Dongle

SOLIDWORKS 2014 and later will not run with a parallel-port licensing dongle.

Microsoft Office 2007

SOLIDWORKS 2014, including SOLIDWORKS Enterprise PDM 2014, is the last release that supports Microsoft Office 2007. SOLIDWORKS 2015 and SOLIDWORKS Enterprise PDM 2015 do not support Microsoft Office 2007.

For the complete list of supported Microsoft Products and versions, see System Requirements.

SOLIDWORKS Viewer

SOLIDWORKS Viewer is replaced by eDrawings® Viewer 2015, starting with the SOLIDWORKS 2015 release. eDrawings Viewer 2015 is available on 64-bit operating systems only. For current supported operating systems, see System Requirements. The SOLIDWORKS 2014 Viewer will remain available for download, but will not open SOLIDWORKS 2015 and later models.

SOLIDWORKS Enterprise PDM

SOLIDWORKS Enterprise PDM is no longer localized into Swedish.

COSMOSM

SOLIDWORKS 2015 is the last release to support COSMOSM. After the release of SOLIDWORKS 2015 SP5, COSMOSM will no longer be enhanced or supported.

Retired Functionality

As of SOLIDWORKS 2015, you cannot save a model as Universal 3D file format. The File > Save as type Universal 3D (*.u3d) is removed.

ScanTo3D

Direct integration between ScanTo3D and NextEngine scanning software (ScanStudio) is no longer included in SOLIDWORKS 2015 SP3 and future releases. The NextEngine file types nzip, nxm, and scn can no longer be opened and Tools > ScanTo3D has been removed. Alternatively, NextEngine scanner users can generate scan files in other scan file formats and import them into SOLIDWORKS.


Installation
Installation DVDs

SOLIDWORKS 2015 is distributed on two DVDs. The Installation Manager will prompt you to insert SOLIDWORKS Disk #2, if needed.

Antivirus Software

Some antivirus software prevents proper installation of SOLIDWORKS. For additional information, see Antivirus.


Tools Menu

Add-Ins

Add-ins accessed from the Menu Bar in previous versions of SOLIDWORKS are now accessed from the Tools menu. The following add-ins are affected:
CircuitWorks
Routing
SOLIDWORKS Plastics
Toolbox
Third-party add-ins accessed from the Menu Bar in previous versions of SOLIDWORKS are also now accessed from the Tools menu. Additionally, any new third-party add-in that attempts to create a menu on the Menu Bar will now appear on the Tools menu.

Xpress Products

Products moved to the Tools > Xpress Products menu include:
DriveWorksXpress
SimulationXpress
FloXpress
SustainabiltiyXpress
DFMXpress
SOLIDWORKS Applications

Products moved to the Tools > SOLIDWORKS Applications menu include:
SOLIDWORKS Explorer
Part Reviewer
Costing
Sustainability
Office Products

The Office Products CommandManager tab is renamed to SOLIDWORKS Add-Ins.

Imported Curved Edges

In previous releases, the SOLIDWORKS software converted some imported circular or elliptical edges into sketch geometry as splines. These now import as circles, arcs, or ellipses.

eDrawings

The Overview window is not available.

SOLIDWORKS Explorer

You cannot use SOLIDWORKS Explorer to identify the last version used to save your SOLIDWORKS files. The SW Last Saved with property is not supported in SOLIDWORKS Explorer. Use Windows Explorer to identify the SOLIDWORKS version you used to save your files by right-clicking the file in Windows Explorer, selecting Properties, and clicking the Details tab.

Full-Round Fillets

When the first and last selections are planar faces and the geometry between them is symmetrical, the resulting full-round fillet is symmetrical, even if the faces are drafted.

Variable Size Fillets

You can add variable size fillets to nonplanar closed edges and closed spline edges.

SOLIDWORKS Sustainability

Available in SOLIDWORKS Premium
Available as a separately purchased product that can be used in SOLIDWORKS Standard and SOLIDWORKS Professional
SOLIDWORKS Sustainability does not have any additional installation requirements. It is installed with SOLIDWORKS. SOLIDWORKS Premium and SOLIDWORKS Sustainability users have access to SOLIDWORKS Sustainability studies. Other SOLIDWORKS users only have access to SOLIDWORKS SustainabilityXpress.