I am kind of in no-mans land without a support lifeline, and no reference resources. This site is not real active, and most questions are about post processors. When I have a question, hour long tutorial videos are not much help.

I can't afford to pay $1200 or more per year for Solidcam maintenance, and the only information I find are the videos on the Solidcam website. Please check back to the CATI Blog as the Technical Team will continue posting new series of articles every month that go further into the details of many of the SOLIDWORKS tools.Has anybody found a good reference book for Solidcam? I have Solidworks and Solidcam 2015. We hope this series has given you an insight on how to successfully install SOLIDWORKS 2021.

Enter the code into the serial window when installing or modifying SOLIDWORKS as shown below.

Expand the SOLIDWORKS CAM and check which will display an area to add the SOLIDWORKS PRO serial number.

The installation process for SOLIDWORKS CAM Professional is similar to SOLIDWORKS CAM, just contact your SOLIDWORKS VAR (Computer Aided Technology) to purchase the PRO version.

2 nd option is to import current DATABASE into the newly loaded version.

If you have a current Database select “Browse” to link to DATABASE.

From the tabs on the left select settings.

Once the Technology Database loads please close SOLIDWORKS.

Note: ProgramData folder could be hidden from the typical user, open the Windows Explorer select ViewHidden Folders.

To setup your Machine Post and TECH DB go to C:ProgramDataSolidWorksSOLIDWORKS CAM 2021.The installation process is simple with CAM, just run the 2021 SOLIDWORKS installation process CAM will be automatically loaded without searching for check marks to add into the software download.Īfter the installation is complete, open SOLIDWORKS and right click on COMMAND MANAGER Tabs and add a check mark for SOLIDWORKS CAM and SOLIDWORKS CAM TBM.SOLIDWORKS CAM installation can be broken down into 2 sections (CAM Standard, CAM Standard TBM) and (CAM Professional).

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