Remote-access Guide

brown remote access solidworks

by Caterina Lind Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago
image

How can I use SolidWorks on a remote computer?

If you do need to do this, test it first with a very short borrow period. A final option for SOLIDWORKS access is to use a remote desktop tool such as LogMeIn, Windows RDS, GoToMyPC or one of the many other variants out there. This will allow you to connect to your work computer remotely and operate it as if you were sitting at it.

What is brownbrown's RemoteApp service?

Brown's RemoteApp service allows members of the Brown community to access applications virtually without having to fully install them on the computer. Please note there is an additional two-step verification process for RemoteApps.

How do I get my brown RemoteApp shortcuts on my computer?

If you are using a Windows computer in the CIS Public Computing Labs, your Brown RemoteApp shortcuts will be already available on the start screen for you. When launching an application, you will be prompted for two-step verification.

Can I run SolidWorks on a virtual desktop?

There are also virtual desktop tools available, like Frame or Amazon Appstream 2.0 that allow you to run SOLIDWORKS within a web browser. This can take a little setup, and you’ll likely need to put your design data in a cloud storage tool like Google Drive or Dropbox, but it’s an option that is worth considering.

image

How long can you borrow a Solidworks license?

If your company uses a SOLIDWORKS Network License (SNL), you can borrow the license for up to 30 days. This is intended for mobile workstations as a method of remaining portable. If you have a large tower workstation, you can go in, borrow the license, and then take your workstation home.

How many digits are in a serial number?

From here, there is a button to Show Serial Number. Your serial number begins with four digits. If the third digit is a one, you have a network (floating) license. If the third digit is a zero, you have a standalone license. In my example, you can see that it is a network license.

Can you use Solidworks on a computer?

Online Licensing enables the user to "Log in" to their computer and have the SOLIDWORKS license essential ly follow them. Of course, you still need a machine capable of running SOLIDWORKS, but it allows you to install the software on as many computer as you like since you can only be in one place at a time anyway.

Who is Darin from Solidworks?

Darin, an Elite AE, has been an Applications Engineer in the SOLIDWORKS Reseller community since graduating Western Michigan University in 1996. He has a wife of 22 years and 2 beautiful daughters. Darin is an aspiring YouTuber and big into DIY and loves nothing more than to combine his love for creation and engineering with family and projects at home.

How to tell if you have a Solidworks license?

You can tell which you’re using by going to Help>About SOLIDWORKS>Show Serial Number.

Can you use VPN to connect to Solidworks?

Secondly, you can use a VPN connection to connect to your company’s license server and utilize the SOLIDWORKS license from there. Check with your IT group for information about your company’s policy on VPNs and the tools available.

Can you run Solidworks on a computer?

This could allow you to run SOLIDWORKS from a home computer or other device that isn’t powerful enough to run SOLIDWORKS normally. In these scenarios, SOLIDWORKS will likely run in Software OpenGL mode, which isn’t using the full power of the graphics card, but for a temporary situation, you should be able to get by.

What does "standing over someone's desk" mean?

Standing over someone’s desk discussing a problem or decision to be made

When will Solidworks Champions make fire costumes?

SOLIDWORKS Champions Made a ‘Fire’ Costume for This Kiddo! - October 11, 2021

Who is the Senior Strategy and Community Manager at Solidworks?

As the Senior Strategy & Community Manager here at SOLIDWORKS, Sean helps connect community members from around the world who go above & beyond in sharing their SOLIDWORKS passion and expertise. Sean also looks to amplify the voices and efforts of many community members who seek to inspire others through their usage of our products.

Did Rob and I talk about text messaging?

Rob and I could’ve sat on this video chat call, lamenting the nature of text messaging and email for hours . Thankfully, we didn’t do that, but we did talk about it a fair amount when discussing the benefits of communities on the platform .

Can use cases be used to learn from?

Sounds dreadful, right? But if there were ever a use case to learn from, in teaching ourselves how we can use current-day tools to collaborate better with our own teams during these challenging times, it’d be one like that. And, thankfully, such a use case exists.

What cloud does Nutanix run on?

Nutanix Frame. Runs on AWS and Google Cloud, info on AWS instance size here.

What is the oldest version of Solidworks?

You can download SOLIDWORKS from the Customer Portal. The oldest version they have is SOLIDWORKS 2017.

How to make my laptop faster?

If you work on a notebook, absolutely make sure your power settings are on High Performance. This can make your PC twice as fast. More info here under point 4.

What is remote desktop?

Remote Desktop is Microsoft’s own solution to connect to a remote PC. Most Windows versions will already have Remote Desktop installed. I have worked on a remote PC for a few weeks in 2018, and this worked very well. Granted, the internet is pretty fast and reliable here in the Netherlands, but still.

What is parametric model?

A model contains graphical (the model made from triangles) data and parametric data. When you switch to Shaded, only the graphical data is shown. When you include edges, the parametric model is used as well. Stop large models from rebuilding automatically.

Is Logmein a Solidworks product?

LogMeIn apparently became a SOLIDWORKS partner product in 2016, but I can find no trace of that still being the case.

Why do we have to work from home?

To minimize its effect and to minimize the load on our healthcare system, we are urged to work from home.

image
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9