The Activate/Deactivate function inside the software allows you to install SOLIDWORKS on as many computers as you wish – ensuring only one computer is operational with SOLIDWORKS at any one time. If you would like to run SOLIDWORKS on another computer, you must first deactivate (using “Help – Deactivate Licenses”) the computer holding your SOLIDWORKS license. Standalone/perpetual licenses with subscription service for an individual user as displayed inside the application. Once the software is activated on a computer, it remains permanently enabled until such time as you choose to deactivate it. It uses an activation process to enable your license to operate after installation. Standalone licenses are intended for an individual user of SOLIDWORKS or related product. In our previous two blog posts we examined perpetual licenses (Standalone and SNL) and term licenses. How is this accomplished without running afoul of the EULA (End User License Agreement), which only permits one license enabled on any one computer at any one time? SOLIDWORKS users have long enjoyed the ability to use their software from both their home/mobile and work offices.
