Problem

This article discusses the steps needed to resolve the Launch Error "Cannot find license file" that occurs when launching an instance of SOLIDWORKS that is using a network license.

This issue occurs when a Network Client installation of SOLIDWORKS does not have a License Server Address specified in the SolidNetWork License Manager Client. 

Solution

To add a License Server Address, please follow the steps below.

1. Launch the SolidNetWork License Manager Client on the Client Machine with Administrator Rights. In the Windows Start Menu, navigate to All Programs > SOLIDWORKS 20XX > SOLIDWORKS Tools.
2. Right-click on the SolidNetWork License Manager Client Program and select "Run as administrator".
   
3. Navigate to the "Server List" tab and click "Add", as shown below.
   
   
    

4. Add and confirm the address for your license server in the new window that appears. In almost all cases, this address will be formatted as 25734@SERVERNAME, where 25734 is the Default Port, and SERVERNAME is the name of the machine hosting the SolidNetWork License Manager Server. 
   Note: Some customers use a different port or IP Address instead of Server Name. Check with your IT to confirm the License Server address.

   

5. Verify that the server address has been added. If you would like to see the list of available licenses to be checked out, you can do so via the "License Usage" tab. Otherwise, exit the SolidNetWork License Manager.

   

For additional support, existing customers can submit a ticket or new customers can contact Hawk Ridge Systems.