How to Upgrade CimTools for SolidWorks: Step-by-Step Guide
Why Upgrade Cimtools Macros for Solidworks?
At Cimtools SolidWorks Macros , we continually strive to improve and update our add-in to ensure that you have access to the most efficient and user-friendly tools while working in SolidWorks.
We know how important it is to keep your workflow as smooth and efficient as possible, so we bring you a step-by-step guide on how to upgrade CimTools to the latest version available.
Before we dive into the steps to upgrade, let’s talk about why it is important to keep your CimTools up to date:
- Access to New Features: Each update brings new and more advanced SolidWorks functionality and macros designed to improve your user experience and design efficiency.
- Stability Improvements: We fixed bugs and improved Add-in stability to ensure a smoother user experience.
- Enhanced Compatibility: We ensure that CimTools for SolidWorks works seamlessly with the latest versions of SolidWorks, keeping your software in sync.
Steps to Upgrade CimTools:
Start of Cimtools Update:
When you open SolidWorks, if a CimTools update is available, you will receive a message indicating this and a download link. Click on this link to begin the update process.
Unloading and Extraction:
A zipped file containing the new version of CimTools will be downloaded. Save this file to your preferred location and extract the contents using the “Extract all…” option.
Preparations for Installation:
Before proceeding with the installation, close SolidWorks. Then, in the Windows search bar, search for “Add/Remove Programs” and uninstall the previous version of CimTools.
Cimtools installation:
Run the “setup.exe” file found inside the unzipped folder. If you already have a valid CimTools license, you will not need to reactivate the product; your current license will remain valid.
Completion of the installation:
Follow and accept the steps in the installation process. Once completed, open SolidWorks and you will see in the Menu tab that your version number has changed, indicating that you now have the latest version of CimTools.
You’re done! You are now up to date with the latest version of CimTools, ready to continue creating and designing efficiently in SolidWorks.
If you are installing Cimtools for the first time, you can read the step-by-step installation guide in the following article. step by step installation guide.
At CimTools, we are committed to your success and strive to provide you with the best tools to help you achieve your design goals.
If you have any questions or need assistance during the upgrade process, please do not hesitate to contact us.
