It is a good idea to make a folder to save it in called something like 'SolidWorks 2010 Install'. Save the SolidWorksSetup.exe file from the “Download” link.(If you are running XP, you are most likely to have 32 bit) There are two 'Download' links right at the top of the page.Click on 'Accept Agreement and Continue' at the bottom of the SolidWorks Student License Program - Summer/Fall 2010 page.Be sure and select ' 2010' in the 'Version:' drop down menu. Fill out the required information with your own information, using D7150FRC for the “School License ID or SDK-ID” field, then click “Request Download”.Go to, read through the page, and click on 'English SolidWorks Student Design Kit request form' at the bottom of the page.Don't worry about saving the license key, you will get another one for 2010 below. If you have SolidWorks 2009 installed, uninstall it.We are very fortunate to be able to use such a high quality package. It costs thousands of dollars per year to use for commercial purposes. It is a high end commercial Computer Aided Design (CAD) package that is provided to FRC teams at no charge. The 971 team uses SolidWorks to design our robots. SolidWorks 2010 Download Instructionsįollow these directions to install SolidWorks 2010. Ask Wyn for instructions on how to download and install it.
