Downloading Training Files

If you are using your own license of SOLIDWORKS, you will need to prepare the training files prior to the start of class. To do so, please follow the process below:

Downloading Training Files

1. Login to your account on the Virtual Training Platform (VTP) and open your classroom page.
2. Find Course Resources at the bottom right of the page and click the version of SOLIDWORKS that you are currently using. This will open a Dropbox link*
3. Click “Download,” found along the top, to download both the Training Files and Training Templates.
   • Depending on your browser, the download will either show on the top right or the bottom left of your screen.
4. Once downloaded, open File Explorer on your computer and go to your Downloads folder or to the location you have assigned downloads to go.
5. Next, extract the downloaded Files folder. To do so, find the file, right-click the folder and select “Extract All”.
6. A new folder will be created once the files have been extracted.
   • Note: There should be a folder for Files and Templates.

Adding Training Templates to the SOLIDWORKS File Locations

1. Open SOLIDWORKS and Click the Systems Options (Gear icon) along the top row.
2. Once open, select "File Locations" and make sure "Document Templates" is selected under the "Show Folder For" drop down. 

    3. Select the Training 'Templates folder' and click “Select Folder”.

    4. You should now see ‘Training Templates’ folder has been added to your Document Template File Locations. Click “Ok” to finalize this process.

*If you are unable to access Dropbox files or need further assistance, please email Training@hawkridgesys.com for assistance.

Are you ready for class? Click here to visit our Getting Started homepage to see the pre-training checklist.

Be sure to check out our FAQs here: Hawk Ridge Systems Training FAQs