SolidWorks and no Internet connection

[S***@carrollhealthcare.com]

Once installed how will Solidworks (2005) run without having an internet
connection?

I am considering installing SWKs on my laptop for occasional travel to
places without an internet connection. Cottage, Camping Grandma's house
etc.



Thanks in advance

SB

[P.]

SW2005 does not need a network connection to run. Is there something
that makes you think it does need a connection?

[S***@carrollhealthcare.com]

Post by P.
SW2005 does not need a network connection to run. Is there something
that makes you think it does need a connection?

Yup, there is.
I might come across as ignorant but..
During install, SWKs wants to register on-line. OK, no problem.
On occasional errors, I have seen a reference to sending performance
reports to SolidWorks for their debugginf team. A nifty means of keeping
ontop of the product.

I really don't see why an internet connection is necessary to run it.
But, these two points coupled with the fact that Microsoft Office (I know,
not related) serves up its help files on-line, made me raise the question.

I'm all clear now.


Thank you kindly for the response.

sb

[P.]

Actually my firewall is set to block any communication from SW to the
outside world. If is wants 127.0.0.1 that is fine. But anything else is
blocked. Call me paranoid......

[Dale Dunn]

Post by S***@carrollhealthcare.com
Yup, there is.
I might come across as ignorant but..
During install, SWKs wants to register on-line. OK, no problem.
On occasional errors, I have seen a reference to sending performance
reports to SolidWorks for their debugginf team. A nifty means of
keeping ontop of the product.

The performance email can be disabled in tools, options, general, enable
performance email.

[Dale Dunn]

I forgot to amplify on this a bit. The only other reason you should need to
be connected to the 'net is to automatically check for new service packs.

I am not aware of any version of SW that requires a connection for normal
operation, even to install. Some people even do it on purpose, to insulate
their worksation from all the evils of the world.

[S***@carrollhealthcare.com]

Post by Dale Dunn
I forgot to amplify on this a bit. The only other reason you should
need to be connected to the 'net is to automatically check for new
service packs.
I am not aware of any version of SW that requires a connection for
normal operation, even to install. Some people even do it on purpose,
to insulate their worksation from all the evils of the world.

Indeed.

These are the kind of things that were unclear to me. (updates and
performance e-mails, etc) It just didn't make sense to me that a software
was tied to the internet, I figured such things must be optional. (some
how!)

This forum is a great place to discuss subjects which can be next to
impossible to find in the help files.

Thanks

sb

[Bo]

Post by S***@carrollhealthcare.com
Once installed how will Solidworks (2005) run without having an
internet connection?
I am considering installing SWKs on my laptop for occasional travel to
places without an internet connection. Cottage, Camping Grandma's house
etc.
Thanks in advance
SB

Works great on laptops which have a top notch graphics card, whether or
not you are on the Internet.

I happen to use a Dell M60 and use it as my primary machine.

Bo
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[S***@carrollhealthcare.com]

Post by Bo

Post by S***@carrollhealthcare.com
Once installed how will Solidworks (2005) run without having an
internet connection?
I am considering installing SWKs on my laptop for occasional travel to
places without an internet connection. Cottage, Camping Grandma's house
etc.
Thanks in advance
SB

Works great on laptops which have a top notch graphics card, whether or
not you are on the Internet.
I happen to use a Dell M60 and use it as my primary machine.
Bo

Thanks for the info.

You have answered two questions for me. The first one as posted.
Secondly:
I was a bit concerned about the performance on a laptop. Because typically,
laptops tend to lag behind desktops when it comes to power. This shouldn't
be a concern as my projects tend to be on the small end of things.


SB

[Jerry Steiger]

Post by S***@carrollhealthcare.com
I was a bit concerned about the performance on a laptop. Because typically,
laptops tend to lag behind desktops when it comes to power. This shouldn't
be a concern as my projects tend to be on the small end of things.

You still need to watch out for the graphics chip in notebooks. SolidWorks
doesn't work well with many graphics cards in desktops and notebooks give
you a very limited number of options. Even if your projects never stretch
the capabilities of the notebook, SW may not run worth a damn.

I'm no expert on what works and what doesn't, but someone in this group will
tell you if you ask!

Jerry Steiger
Tripod Data Systems
"take the garbage out, dear"