News - SolidWorks and Vista

SolidWorks Vista Version (5/08/07)

Q: What is Windows Vista?

A: Microsoft Windows Vista is a significant new version of Windows that is now available for retail purchase. The link to the Microsoft Windows Vista site is: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/

Q: Will SolidWorks run on Vista?

A: Yes, SolidWorks has a Pre-Release version available for download subscription support.

Q: When will the first released version of the SolidWorks Vista be available?

A: Update - The release version of SolidWorks Vista will be available when SolidWorks 2008 is released in the summer. The Pre-Release version is available now. Pre-Release 2 will be around the SP4 release of 2007.

Q: Will there be a release version of the SolidWorks 2007 for Vista?

A: Currently there are only plans to have Pre-Release versions of SolidWorks 2007 for Vista.

Q: Will the XP version of SolidWorks run Microsoft Windows Vista?

A: No, only the SolidWorks Vista Version can run on Windows Vista.

Q: What versions of Vista does SolidWorks Vista Version support?

A: SolidWorks Vista Version only supports Business and Ultimate Editions of Vista. Home, or Home Premium as well as any x64 version are not officially supported.

Q: Does Windows Vista require new hardware in order to run?

A: Not necessarily. Microsoft is recommending 1G of Ram and a modern CPU. Refer to your hardware manufacturer; many of them have already certified their latest models for Vista. Please refer to Microsoft’s site for more information: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/windowsvista/evaluate/hardware/vistarpc.mspx

Q: Will COSMOS products be available for the SolidWorks Vista Version.

A: Yes, all COSMOS products are available for SolidWorks Vista Version.

Q: What other products will not be available for SolidWorks Vista?

A: Rhino import, MoldflowXpress, Electrical Harnessing portion of Routing, and PDMWorks Enterprise.