CONFIGURE THE RIGHT WORKSTATION FOR SOLIDWORKS 2020

With the release of SOLIDWORKS 2020, users now have access to enhanced graphics performance, as well as improvements in drawings, assemblies, and simulations. To run the software effectively, your desktop or mobile workstation should be correctly configured to optimize performance.

Currently, many SOLIDWORKS users have found themselves working from home because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. While some of those engineers may have taken their workstations home with them, others are investing in mobile workstations. In some cases, this requires shifting their SOLIDWORKS license to a new device, or taking advantage of cloud or network licensing options. Others have been issued emergency/temporary licenses to enable them to work remotely. There are also a number of remote access and virtualization options available that allow engineers to access the power of their office workstation from a remote device. Those scenarios can entail a significant amount of IT overhead from a network perspective.

You can learn more about workstation configuration options on the SOLIDWORKS website. NVIDIA also offers guidance on graphic card options for SOLIDWORKS, including a helpful selection guide and benchmarking data.