This guide is for installing DraftSight Enterprise and tries to cover all eventualities.

1. Preliminary work when upgrading from an older version

• Uninstall the old version of DraftSight
• Run a "Clean Reinstall Registry" according to the planetsoftware instructions

2. Install SOLIDWORKS Network License Manager

• No SOLIDWORKS Network License Manager installed in your system yet

Please follow the “Network License Manager (SNL) Installation Guide” from planetsoftware.

• You already have the SOLIDWORKS Network License Manager

Extend the SOLIDWORKS Network License Manager to manage licenses for DraftSight:

• Look in the Windows system settings under the apps for the SOLIDWORKS Network License Manager and click on "Change"

• Click next and then activate the "Modify" operation. Click on "Continue".

• Add the DraftSight serial number to the existing serial number, separated by a comma.

• Follow the installation manager to complete the settings.
• Activate the license in the Network License Manager

3. Install DraftSight Client

• Download the installation package for DraftSight via the following link:

https://www.draftsight.com/support/draftsight-download

• Start the installation as Admin and select the SolidNetWork License (SNL).

• Enter the server data

• Accept the license agreement and start the installation with "Install".