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SolidWorks install for 'any user'

SolidWorks install for 'any user'

SolidWorks install for 'any user'

(OP)
Is installation (SW2006) any different if you want to give access to any user of a computer vs. a specific user (and have all customizations available to all users?

Thanks,

Brian

RE: SolidWorks install for 'any user'

Depends on your setup. Do a search for "admin image".

Chris
Systems Analyst
SolidWorks/PDMWorks 05
AutoCAD 05
ctopher's home site (updated 06-21-05)
FAQ559-1100
FAQ559-716

RE: SolidWorks install for 'any user'

(OP)
Sorry--I should have given more info.

I know of the administrative image--I use it for our installs.

I'll explain a little differently--we have one computer that's sort of a back up computer--any user can log into it and work on it.  For each new user that logs in, you have to customize the SolidWorks settings with the Copy Settings Wizard--otherwise it runs as a fresh install with default settings.

I know that within the Copy Settings wizard there is an option to copy to 'current user' or to 'one or more network computers'--that second option should apply to any new user on those machines.  I've tried that without success.

I think it has something to do with registering settings under 'LOCAL MACHINE' instead of 'CURRENT USER' but that's just a hunch.  That's kind of what I was getting at.

Does that help?  Thanks,

Brian

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