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      SOLIDWORKS Connected - Working Offline

      If you need to access SOLIDWORKS Connected for a period of time where you will not have Internet access, you should make use of the “Work Offline” mode.
      You are able to Work Offline for a maximum of 30 consecutive days at a time.
      You can create new content and work locally on any content while offline. When you return online, you can save new and updated content to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform.

      When you work offline, the licenses for all the roles assigned to you are taken offline until you turn off Work Offline or the offline license expires.

      Steps to activate Work Offline

      1. Ensure all files that have been uploaded to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform have been locked & downloaded locally.
      2. Close all open documents in SOLIDWORKS.
        3DEXPERIENCE platform interface showing the option to switch to offline mode.
      3. Select your Profile.
      4. Select “Work Offline”.
        Confirmation prompt in 3DEXPERIENCE platform asking to switch to offline mode for SOLIDWORKS Connected.
      5. Specify number of days to Work Offline.
        1. Maximum of 30 days.
      6. Select Okay.
      3DEXPERIENCE platform showing SOLIDWORKS Connected in offline mode.

      Your SOLIDWORKS Connected is now offline & you can continue working without Internet access.

      SOLIDWORKS interface indicating that it is currently operating in offline mode.

       

      Date published: 19/10/2022