Once the myCADtools installation is complete, when you launch SOLIDWORKS, a window will appear asking you to activate the myCADtools license. This registration occurs automatically when you are online. Watch the video below for more information. Be sure to turn on the subtitles.



There are several ways to register your software licenses.


Information on how to use data from a PDM vault with certain myCADtools tools.

Not all utilities in the myCADtools suite are designed for use in a PDM environment. To take advantage of this feature, you must have:

  • SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional Installed

If this does not apply to you, a message will appear when you use certain myCADtools utilities.