This document has detailed instructions on how to install CW Wire EDM-Pro (non-version specific).

Before installing this software, you should login with full administrative permissions.

This is not a troubleshooting guide. If you have any technical issues with CW Wire EDM-Pro please contact a support technician through our website or call us at 1.877.266-4469 (USA) or 1-866.587.6803 (Canada).

This document is only to be distributed and used by Hawk Ridge Systems customers. Any other use is prohibited.

Contents

System Requirements
Installation Procedure
Start SOLIDWORKS or CAMWorks Solids

System Requirements

Hawk Ridge Systems highly recommends taking a moment before installing CAMWorks Wire EDM-Pro and checking that you are ready to load your new software. First, ensure that your computer meets minimum system requirements and that your video card passes certification checks. Make sure you have a solid modeler software already installed, such as SOLIDWORKS/SOLIDWORKS OEM or CAMWorks Solids, and verified the version compatibility. Confirm that the hard drive has enough space to have at least 15% free space after the full installation. As always, verify with coworkers, customers, or vendors that all are on the same version of SOLIDWORKS/CAMWorks. Older versions of SOLIDWORKS/CAMWorks cannot open files from newer versions.

Installation Procedure

1. Right click on the downloaded .zip file, select Properties, then check Unblock. Extract the downloaded file using Right Click > Extract Files.

2. From the unzipped folder, run the CAMWorksWireEDMPro20##SP#.exe. Follow the instructions given in the Installation Wizard to complete the installation. Apply the default settings from the installation process. Ensure that the executable (.exe) is run with administrator rights.

3. Initial installation screen – select Next to continue.

4. Review the User Agreement and select ‘I accept the terms of the license agreement’ and then select Next to accept and continue with the installation process.

5. The installation process will set the default location for the Program and Data folders. It is recommended to maintain these default locations. If this is an update installation where you already have installed the same year version, then this dialogue will not be presented as the folders will have already been created. Select Next to continue.

6. The Ready To Install dialogue is a limited representation of the options selected from the previous dialogues and is a summary of what will be applied during the installation process. Select Install to continue (this will start the installation process). During the installation process, there will be multiple pop-up messages indicating what component is getting installed at that time.

7. Upon completion of the installation process, there will be a dialogue to indicate the end of the process. There are two selectable options that can be checked/unchecked. The options are applied when you select Finish. Selecting Finish will complete the installation process.

8. Before starting the application, ensure that the license configuration has been completed successfully.

Start SOLIDWORKS or CAMWorks Solids

The Wire EDM-Pro Add-In is set by default to initiate on SW Start-Up. The option to not initiate Wire EDM-Pro on Start-Up can be set by unchecking the option.

The Wire EDM-Pro logo is displayed to indicate the Add-in is started.

After applying the appropriate license configuration, you should confirm that the expected machine post processor reference is listed in the ‘About’ utility.

For further assistance, please contact our support team at support@hawkridgesys.com, or 877-266-4469 (US) or 866-587-6803 (Canada).