Problem

This guide is written for users of DraftSight Enterprise. The goal of this guide is to ensure that the reader is able to successfully install DraftSight Enterprise for a client connected to a SolidNetWork License Server (SNL). Before installing DraftSight, please be sure to uninstall the previously installed version of DraftSight.

Note: The SNL Server hosting the DraftSight license needs to be the same or higher version than the DraftSight client. For instance, if the SNL server is version 2026, the DraftSight Client year version will need to be 2026 or older.

Solution

1. Log in to the Computer as the administrator
2. Download the latest version of DraftSight from the download page by clicking here. To get a different version, contact Technical Support.
3. Choose Accept to consent to the License Agreement and begin the download
4. Uninstall the previously installed version of DraftSight
5. Check hardware compatibility from the DraftSight System Requirements Website
6. Activate the DraftSight license by adding the DraftSight serial to an existing SolidNetwork License Manager (SNL) server using the instructions in the article below. 
   • Adding Additional Serial Numbers to an Existing SOLIDWORKS License Server (Versions 2023 and Newer) – Hawk Ridge Systems 
   • If you do not have an already existing SNL server, install the SNL server using the article below
     How To Install The SolidNetWork License Manager (SNL) Server – Hawk Ridge Systems
7. Disable all anti-virus and anti-spyware tools
8. Double-click the downloaded DraftSight64.exe to start the installation
9. In the Installation Window, select which type of installation to perform. For a network install using the SolidNetwork License, pick the option SolidNetwork License (SNL)
10. Press the Next button to continue
11. Specify the SNL location when prompted. This is where the SNL is loaded and running. The default port number for this is 25734. Type “25734@<server name>” and press Next to continue.
12. Accept the License Agreement by choosing "I accept the terms in the license agreement" and press Install
13. Now DraftSight will install
14. Press the Finish button to complete the installation
15. Now the software is loaded on the system and ready for use. 

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