https://blog-contrib-prd.itvpc.solidworks.com/disciplines/2d-cad/feed.xml 2D CAD Fri, 01 May 2026 12:00:35 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html 3DExperience Works https://blog-contrib-prd.itvpc.solidworks.com/products/draftsight/draftsight-15th-anniversary/ https://blogs.solidworks.com/guid/69328 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://blog-contrib-prd.itvpc.solidworks.com/products/draftsight/mastering-the-bim-module-in-draftsight/ https://blogs.solidworks.com/guid/69200 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://blog-contrib-prd.itvpc.solidworks.com/products/draftsight/when-draftsight-needs-a-fresh-start-how-to-reset-to-default-settings/ https://blogs.solidworks.com/guid/67607 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 22:00:49 GMT Export Save a backup of the specific keys you plan to modify, or export the entire registry This backup allows you to restore the system if something goes wrong. Registry cleanup should be considered an advanced troubleshooting step. When used carefully, it can resolve problems that folder resets and reinstalls cannot.A Clean StartOnce DraftSight restarts, you are working with a clean configuration. If everything behaves as expected, you can continue working. If you need to recover specific settings, you can copy individual files from the renamed folder into the new one.Resetting DraftSight to default settings is a quick fix, but it solves a wide range of problems. And in many cases, it saves far more time than troubleshooting individual settings one by one.Give DraftSight a try with our 30-day free trial.Learn more about DraftSight here. ]]> https://blog-contrib-prd.itvpc.solidworks.com/products/draftsight/draftsight-migration-guide-blog/ https://blogs.solidworks.com/guid/67610 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 18:30:31 GMT https://blog-contrib-prd.itvpc.solidworks.com/products/draftsight/dwg-rescue-bringing-problem-dwg-files-back-into-working-order/ https://blogs.solidworks.com/guid/57125 Fri, 12 Dec 2025 19:25:02 GMT https://blog-contrib-prd.itvpc.solidworks.com/products/solidworks/how-eric-leafquist-changed-the-world-in-engineering-education/ https://blogs.solidworks.com/guid/46263 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 18:24:19 GMT https://blog-contrib-prd.itvpc.solidworks.com/products/solidworks/solidworks-support-monthly-news-nov-2025/ https://blogs.solidworks.com/guid/60887 Sun, 30 Nov 2025 14:35:10 GMT Section ’13. Managing the Options File’What is  Options File?The Options file (sw_d.opt) works with FlexNet technology to control who can access licenses, how many can be used,  borrowing behavior, and inactivity timeouts.The options file enables the license administrator to control various operating parameters within the constraints of the license model. Users are identified by their user name, host name, display, IP address, or PROJECT (which is set with the LM_PROJECT environment variable).Creating the Options File: Open SolidNetwork License Manager on the server. Go to Server Administration > Modify. Choose Activate/Reactivate licenses. Enable Options File and click Edit. Save the sw_d.opt file after adding rules. Applying Changes:Save the file and complete reactivation or reread the file from Server Administration.Changing an Existing Options FileBased on the requirements, administrators can modify the options file and add/remove require keywords anytime they want.  Here are the two method which can be used to edit the Options File.Method 1: Using the SolidNetwork License Manager Open the SolidNetwork License Manager on the license server. Navigate to Server Administration and click Modify. Select Activate/Reactivate your product license(s). Click Edit to open the existing Options file. Make the required changes and save the file. Continue or cancel the reactivation process. In either case, the License Manager service will restart and load the updated Options file. Method 2: Editing the File Manually Open the opt file using Notepad or another text editor. Make the necessary changes and save the file. Open the SolidNetwork License Manager. Go to the Server Administration Click Reread to refresh the Options file. This applies the changes immediately without restarting the service or resetting license logs. Note: After the OptionsFiles is modified, the license has to be Reread [SNL Manager Server > License Information > ‘Reread’]. Just modifying the Options Files, won’t implement the changes made. To confirm if the changes made in OptionsFile are implemented, open the LMGRD Log [Server Administration > License Server > View Log], and check if the newly added keyword appears in this section (see image below).Happy Customization……..!!!! ]]> https://blog-contrib-prd.itvpc.solidworks.com/products/draftsight/available-now-draftsight-2026/ https://blogs.solidworks.com/guid/57129 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 23:07:15 GMT https://blog-contrib-prd.itvpc.solidworks.com/products/solidworks/whats-happening-in-the-playground-at-3dexperience-world-2026/ https://blogs.solidworks.com/guid/21266 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 13:00:26 GMT https://blog-contrib-prd.itvpc.solidworks.com/products/draftsight/draftsight-premium-for-the-price-of-draftsight-professional/ https://blogs.solidworks.com/guid/57134 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 18:28:43 GMT