CAMWorks Frequently Asked Questions

Does CAMWorks run on 64-bit computers?  Does CAMWorks run on Windows Vista?  Do I have to buy a full version of SolidWorks?  What is the current CAMWorks release?  What are the system requirements?  Which video cards are supported?  Can I run different versions of CAMWorks?  Can I open files saved in CAMWorks 2008 in  previous releases?

SolidWorks/CAMWorks Solids: CAMWorks 2008 runs in the 32-bit versions of SolidWorks 2007, CAMWorks Solids 2007, SolidWorks 2008 and CAMWorks Solids 2008.

Note: SolidWorks has released a 64-bit version. CAMWorks is 32-bit and will not run with 64-bit versions of SolidWorks.

Operating System: CAMWorks 2008 runs on the 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows XP Professional.

Note: CAMWorks 2008 will run on 64-bit XP with the 32-bit version of SolidWorks 2007, CAMWorks Solids 2007, SolidWorks 2008 and CAMWorks Solids 2008.

 

In order to run CAMWorks on 64-bit XP using a hardware security (dongle), you need to install a 64-bit driver and update your current Sentinel driver. Click HERE for more information.

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CAMWorks is being tested on Microsoft Windows Vista^®. We recommend that CAMWorks users continue to use Windows XP. If you are purchasing a new computer to run CAMWorks, we recommend that you purchase a Windows Vista Premium Ready PC with Windows XP Professional installed.

CAMWorks 2008-08 SP2.0 includes Beta support for  (32-bit) Vista with SolidWorks 2008 or CAMWorks Solids 2008. Vista support is for Ultimate, Business and Enterprise editions only.

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No! You can purchase a cost-effective CAD/CAM software package that includes CAMWorks and CAMWorks Solids (an integrated solid modeler) or you can purchase CAMWorks to run with the retail version of SolidWorks. For more information, contact a CAMWorks reseller in your area.

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What is the current CAMWorks release?

CAMWorks 2008 is the current release. There are 2 versions of CAMWorks 2008:

•  CAMWorks 2008-07 runs in the 32-bit version of SolidWorks 2007 and CAMWorks Solids 2007

• CAMWorks 2008-08 runs in the 32-bit version of SolidWorks 2008 and CAMWorks Solids 2008

You can download the Release by logging in to the Downloads page. To learn more about this release, see What's New.

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Because CAMWorks runs within the SolidWorks environment, the system requirements are basically the same as for SolidWorks:

RAM

• 512MB (1GB or more recommended)

• Virtual memory recommended to 2X the amount of RAM

CPU

• Platform: Intel® Pentium™, Intel® Xeon™, Intel® Core™, AMD® Athlon™
  Note: SolidWorks 2007 is not supported on Apple Mac®-based machines.

Operating System

• Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional (32-bit and 64-bit versions)

Video

• A certified OpenGL workstation graphics card and driver. For a listing of tested and certified graphics cards and driver combinations visit the SolidWorks website

Other

• A mouse or other pointing device

• A DVD drive (to install from the CAMWorks 2008 DVD)

Network

• Microsoft's Windows Networking environment

• Novell networks and non-Windows based network storage devices are not tested or recommended

Required Software

• SolidWorks® 2007, SolidWorks 2008, CAMWorks Solids 2007 or CAMWorks Solids 2008 (32-bit versions only)

• Microsoft® Access 2000, 2002, 2003 or 2007

Note: These requirements also apply to running CAMWorks in CAMWorks Solids.

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Because CAMWorks runs within the SolidWorks environment, the system requirements are basically the same as for SolidWorks.

Yes. CAMWorks 2008 can only be installed as a new installation. You can run different CAMWorks versions using the SolidWorks Add-in manager to switch the version.  For best results, follow these steps:

1. Close all part models.

2. Select the Add-in Manager and disable the version you no longer want running, then enable the version you want to run and click OK.
3. Open a part model.

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Can I open files saved in CAMWorks 2008 in previous versions of CAMWorks?

Because of the addition of new features and advances in technology in CAMWorks 2008, CAMWorks data in files saved in CAMWorks 2008 cannot be restored in previous versions of CAMWorks. 

Before running CAMWorks 2008, it is recommended that you make a backup of any part or assembly files created in previous versions of CAMWorks.

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