Camworks Installation Guide 2022 2

Cover Page
Installation Guide
• System Requirements
• CAMWorks Installation Info
• Downloading CAMWorks Installer Package
• Manual Installation
• Silent Installation
• Important Settings post Installation
• Installation of Optional Programs
• Silent Uninstallation
Disclaimer
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and capabilities described in this manual are subject to change without notice.
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Product Version: CAMWorks 2022 SP2

CAMWorks Installation Guide
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. CAMWorks: Introduction ....................................................................... 6
What is CAMWorks?............................................................................................... 6
Registering on the CAMWorks Website (For first time users) ................................. 6
CAMWorks Installers .............................................................................................. 6
2. System Requirements ............................................................................ 7

Supported Microsoft Windows® Operating Systems .............................................. 7
Supported CAD applications ................................................................................... 7
Hardware Requirements ......................................................................................... 7
Adobe Reader ........................................................................................................ 7
3. CAMWorks Installation Info ................................................................... 8

Latest CAMWorks Version .......................................................................................... 8
CAMWorks Setup Program ......................................................................................... 8
i. CAMWorks Application and System Files ................................................................ 8
ii. The Help Manuals in Adobe PDF format ................................................................. 8
iii. Data files: ................................................................................................................. 8
Supplementary Programs in the CAMWorks Installer Package .................................. 8
Mandatory Software Programs/ Utilities installed along with CAMWorks ............... 8
i. Hardware Dongle License Driver (Sentinel Driver) .................................................. 8
ii. CAMWorks License Manager .................................................................................. 9
Optional Programs available in CAMWorks Installer Package for Installation ........ 9
i. CAMWorks Feed and Speed Library ....................................................................... 9
ii. CAMWorks Virtual Machine ..................................................................................... 9
iii. ShopFloor Document Manager ................................................................................ 9
4. Installing CAMWorks 2022x64 ............................................................ 10

Procuring CAMWorks Installer Package ................................................................... 10
Installation Modes ..................................................................................................... 10
Manual Installation Mode .............................................................................................. 10
Silent Installation Mode ................................................................................................. 10
Running the CAMWorks 2022x64 Installation Wizard ............................................... 10
5. Important Settings after CAMWorks Installation ............................... 22

Activating the CAMWorks License ............................................................................ 22
Upgrading Multiple Versions of CAMWorks .............................................................. 23
Annual CAMWorks Releases and Service Packs ................................................. 23
Silent/ Manual Mode for Upgrading CAMWorks to a Newer Service Pack ........... 25
Manual Mode of Upgrading CAMWorks and Associated Programs ............................. 25
Silent Mode of Upgrading CAMWorks and Associated Programs ................................ 25
Launching CAMWorks as an Add-In within the CAD Application .............................. 26
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Technology Database (TechDB) Settings and Updates ............................................ 27

TechDB Settings (For First-time users) ................................................................ 27
TechDB Settings after upgrading existing CAMWorks Installation ....................... 28
Prerequisite for using MS Access Based TechDB with CAMWorks...................... 28
▪ 64-bit MS Access Database Engine ....................................................................... 28
▪ 32-bit or 64-bit versions of MS Access Application (Full/Runtime)......................... 29
Language Settings for CAMWorks User Interface .................................................... 29
Supported Languages in which the CAMWorks UI is available: ................................... 29
Default Language of CAMWorks UI when launched as an Add-In ............................... 29
Viewing CAMWorks User Interface in a specific Supported Language of Choice ........ 30
Customization after CAMWorks Installation .............................................................. 31
Customized Post Processors ................................................................................ 31
Customizing Technology Database ...................................................................... 31
Adding EDM Machines and Models ...................................................................... 31
Importing Feed/Speed Data into 64-bit Feed & Speed Library.................................. 32
Installing Optional Programs ..................................................................................... 32
Uninstalling CAMWorks & Associated Software Utilities ........................................... 32
Uninstallation Modes for CAMWorks and Associated Programs .......................... 32
1. Manual Uninstallation of CAMWorks and Associated Programs............................ 32
2. Silent Uninstallation of CAMWorks and Associated Programs .............................. 33
Appendix A: Downloading CAMWorks Installer Package ........................ 34

Step 1: Download Installer Package from CAMWorks website ............................. 34
Step 2: Unzip the downloaded CAMWorks Installer Package zip folder ............... 36
Components of the Unzipped CAMWorks Installer Package ................................ 36
Appendix B: Silent Installation of CAMWorks & Associated Programs . 38

What is a Silent Installation? ..................................................................................... 38
Need for a Silent Installer for CAMWorks Application ............................................... 38
Factors to be considered when Installing/Upgrading CAMWorks Silently ................. 39
1. Simple Silent Installation/Upgradation of CAMWorks ............................................ 39
2. Full-fledged Silent Installation/ Upgradation of CAMWorks & Associated Programs39
3. Windows Command Prompt / File explorer/ Task Scheduler ................................. 39
4. Unzipped CAMWorks Installer Package ................................................................ 40
Recommendations for Silently Upgrading CAMWorks .............................................. 41
1. Recommendation for Silently Upgrading a Manually Installed CAMWorks Version41
2. Recommendation for Creating Backups before Silently Upgrading CAMWorks .... 41
Commands for Silent Installation & Upgradation....................................................... 42
Interpreting Syntaxes for CAMWorks Silent Installation/ Upgradation .................. 42
Interpreting Illustrative Examples for CAMWorks Silent Installation/ Upgradation 43
Command for Simple Silent Installation/Upgradation of CAMWorks..................... 43
Installer Attributes for Specifying Languages to be Installed ................................ 44
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Installer Attribute for Specifying whether to Opt In/ Out of the CAMWorks
Feedback Program ............................................................................................... 45
Installer Attribute for Enabling/Disabling CAMWorks Performance Feedback ...... 45
Syntax & Illustrative Example for CAMWorks Silent Installation/ Upgradation ...... 46
Syntax of Command Line Argument for CAMWorks Silent Installation/ Upgradation ... 46
Illustrative Example for CAMWorks Silent Installation/ Upgradation............................. 47
Command to Silently Install/Upgrade CAMWorks Virtual Machine ........................... 47
Syntax for CAMWorks Virtual Machine Silent Installation/Upgradation ........................ 47
Illustrative Example for CAMWorks Virtual Machine Silent Installation/ Upgradation ... 48
Command to Silently Install/Upgrade CAMWorks License Manager Program .......... 48
Syntax for CAMWorks License Manager Silent Installation/Upgradation ..................... 48
Illustrative Example for CAMWorks License Manager Silent Installation/ Upgradation 49
Command to Silently Install/Upgrade CAMWorks Feed & Speed Library ................. 50
Syntax for CAMWorks Feed & Speed Silent Installation/Upgradation ......................... 50
Illustrative Example for Feed & Speed Library Silent Installation/Upgradation ............. 50
Appendix C: Silent Uninstallation of CAMWorks and Associated

Programs ...................................................................................................... 51
Pre-requisites for Silently Uninstalling CAMWorks and associated Programs .......... 51
i. Folder Location of CAMWorks Installation Package .............................................. 51
ii. Running the Command Prompt with Admin Privileges .......................................... 51
Command to Silently Uninstall CAMWorks ............................................................... 52
Command to Silently Uninstall CAMWorks Virtual Machine...................................... 53
Command to Silently Uninstall CAMWorks License Manager Program .................... 54
Command to Silently Uninstall CAMWorks Feed & Speed Library ........................... 55
Appendix D: Installing Optional Programs................................................ 56

Universal Post Generator ..................................................................................... 56
Licensing for Universal Post Generator ........................................................................ 56
Installing Universal Post Generator by downloading Installer ....................................... 56
NESTINGWorks.................................................................................................... 57
Licensing for NESTINGWorks ...................................................................................... 57
Installing NESTINGWorks by downloading Installer ..................................................... 57
eDrawings ............................................................................................................. 58
Creating eDrawings files ............................................................................................... 58
Versions of eDrawings application ................................................................................ 58
Licensing For eDrawings .............................................................................................. 58
Installing eDrawing application ..................................................................................... 59
Troubleshooting: Potential Issues when Uninstalling CAMWorks ......... 60

Troubleshooting 1: CAMWorks Program Files may not be Deleted ...................... 60
Troubleshooting 2: Multiple Listings of CAMWorks in Control Panel .................... 60
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1. CAMWORKS: INTRODUCTION
What is CAMWorks?
CAMWorks is a CAM application developed by Geometric Americas, Inc. It
works as an Add-in in CAD applications of SOLIDWORKS as well as CAMWorks
Solids. CAMWorks works seamlessly within the SOLIDWORKS/CAMWorks Solids
environment.
This Installation Guide Manual gives detailed information on the various aspects
involved in installing/upgrading the CAMWorks application.
Registering on the CAMWorks Website (For first time users)

When you become a CAMWorks customer, you will receive a unique
identification number CPD (Copy Protection Device) or Serial Number from your
CAMWorks Reseller. This CPD number is required for registering on the
CAMWorks website.
Follow the link http://www.camworks.com/registration/ to create your Login ID.
CAMWorks Installers
Installer Packages for the latest CAMWorks versions can be downloaded from
www.camworks.com. You will need a valid login on this website to access these
Installers. Contact your reseller if you need help with registering on
www.camworks.com.
For details on how to download the CAMWorks Installer Package files, refer
Appendix A: Downloading CAMWorks Installer Package of this document.
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2. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Before installing CAMWorks 2022, ensure that the following system
requirements are fulfilled:
Supported Microsoft Windows® Operating Systems

• 64-bit version of Windows 10
• 64-bit version of Windows 7 (SP1 or higher)
** Home editions of the above Operating Systems are not supported.
Supported CAD applications

CAMWorks runs as an Add-in within SOLIDWORKS ® or CAMWorks Solids. The
following versions of 64-bit CAD applications support CAMWorks 2022x64:
• SOLIDWORKS 2022
• SOLIDWORKS 2021
• CAMWorks Solids 2022
• CAMWorks Solids 2021
Hardware Requirements
RAM 8 GB or more recommended
Video Card Certified cards and drivers
Intel or AMD processors with SSE2 support. 64-bit operating system
Processor
required.
User may choose to have CAMWorks license on a USB dongle (key).
USB port
CAMWorks Hardware dongle (key) plugs into the USB port.
Microsoft's Windows Networking and Active Directory network
Network
environments.
Install Media Broadband Internet Connection
Adobe Reader
The CAMWorks Manuals and other documents are in PDF format. The Adobe
Reader or equivalent application is necessary to view, read, navigate, search,
and print the CAMWorks Manuals.
After CAMWorks is installed, you can access the CAMWorks Tutorials by
selecting the following path:
<Drive>:\Program Files\CAMWorks2022x64\CAMWorks_VC141\Lang\English\Manuals
All tutorial documents are listed under Manuals.
System Requirements 7
3. CAMWORKS INSTALLATION INFO

Latest CAMWorks Version
The latest version of CAMWorks 2022 available is the CAMWorks2022x64-SP2
version. All officially released CAMWorks versions are available for download in
the CAMWorks Downloads section under Downloads Area of the CAMWorks
website (http://www.camworks.com).
CAMWorks Setup Program

The installer for CAMWorks application installs the following:
i. CAMWorks Application and System Files
These files are typically installed at the following folder location:
Drive:\Program Files\CAMWorks2022x64
ii. The Help Manuals in Adobe PDF format
iii. Data files:

o Technology Database files (TechDB.cwdb, TechDB.mdb)
o API Files
o Sample part models and assemblies.
o Example Parts and assemblies
o EDM Cutting Conditions
o Tutorial post processors. (To obtain customized post processors for your
machine tools, contact your CAMWorks Reseller.)
Up on installation, these files are typically copied at the following folder
location: Drive:\CAMWorksData\CAMWorks2022x64
Supplementary Programs in the CAMWorks Installer

Package
Mandatory Software Programs/ Utilities installed along with CAMWorks
When the CAMWorks Installation Wizard is run, the following three software
programs will always be installed along with the CAMWorks 2022x64 application:
i. Hardware Dongle License Driver (Sentinel Driver)
This refers the Sentinel Driver essential for CAMWorks to read the
Hardware Dongle license. The current version is Sentinel Protection
Installer 7.6.9 .
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ii. CAMWorks License Manager

This application is essential for managing the license used for running the
CAMWorks application. This application can manage both FlexLM Software
and Hardware Dongle based licenses.
Optional Programs available in CAMWorks Installer Package for

Installation
When you run the CAMWorks Installation Wizard, the options to install the
following software programs will be available in its Component Selection page:
i. CAMWorks Feed and Speed Library
This Feed/Speed Library has a modifiable database containing over 1.7
million combinations representing over 1100 materials. CAMWorks
accesses this library to automatically calculate feeds and speeds.
Note: From CAMWorks 2021x64 SP0 version onwards, the updated 64-bit
CAMWorks Feed and Speed Library with a SQL based database engine will
be installed. This application replaces the 32-bit version with an MS Access
based engine that was shipped with previous versions on CAMWorks.
ii. CAMWorks Virtual Machine

CAMWorks Virtual Machine is a 3D solid based Machine Simulation
application used for accurate verification of material removal and for
checking the post processed code that will run on the machine. It is
automatically installed/updated along with the CAMWorks installation. To
use this application, your CAMWorks license must be configured to run this
application.
Note: In case your CAMWorks License is not configured to run the CAMWorks
Virtual Machine application, you can uninstall this application from the
Windows Control Panel.
iii. ShopFloor Document Manager

The ShopFloor Document Manager is a freeware standalone application that
enables the view the information available within ShopFloor Files
published using the CAMWorks application. Its primary function is to
serve as an easy-to-use CAM collaboration tool between CAM
programmers and Machinists on the Machine ShopFloor.
Note: The option to install this application is not available in the CAMWorks
Installation Wizard as this application is usually used by machinists (and not
CAM programmers). To install this application, you need to manually run the
ShopFloorDocumentManager.exe file for installing this application from the
ShopFloorDocumentManager folder of the CAMWorks Installer Package.
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4. INSTALLING CAMWORKS 2022X64

Procuring CAMWorks Installer Package
If you are a first-time user of CAMWorks, then register yourself on the
CAMWorks website and create your Login ID as explained in the section:
Registering on the CAMWorks website in Chapter 1 of this manual. Follow the steps
given in Appendix A of this manual to download the zip package containing
CAMWorks Installation files.
Installation Modes
CAMWorks and associated applications available within the CAMWorks Installer
Package can be installed using any one of the two installation modes.
Manual Installation Mode
Manual installation mode is recommended if you have a single-user license (viz,
Node-locked (Standalone) or Hardware Dongle license). In this mode, the
installation of CAMWorks and associated applications is performed by running
the CAMWorks Installation Wizard. (This Wizard is launched by running the
CAMWorks installer exe file present in the CAMWorks Installer Package. The
details on how to perform manual installation of CAMWorks and associated
applications is explained in the next section of this chapter: Running the
CAMWorks 2022x64 Installation Wizard.
Silent Installation Mode

The CAMWorks silent installation mode is recommended if you have purchased
a multiuser-license of the CAMWorks application (viz. Floating Network). Such a
license necessitates the installing of CAMWorks on multiple Windows machines.
Manually installing CAMWorks on all these machines by running the CAMWorks
Installation Wizard can prove to be cumbersome. Additionally, every time a new
CAMWorks Service Pack is released, the CAMWorks installation on all those
machines will require individual upgrading. This issue can easily be addressed
by using the silent installation mode for CAMWorks. In silent mode, the
installation of CAMWorks and associated applications can be performed by the
Network Administrator on multiple Window machines using batch files and/or
Command Line arguments.
For details on silent installation of CAMWorks and associated programs, refer
Appendix B: Silent Installation of CAMWorks & Associated Programs.
Running the CAMWorks 2022x64 Installation Wizard

Given below are the steps to be followed to install CAMWorks and its
supplementary programs using the CAMWorks Installation Wizard. Follow the simple
instructions given in the Installation Wizard to complete the installation process of
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the CAMWorks components.

1. Ensure that the system meets the System Requirements on the machines on
which you intend to run CAMWorks.
2. If you have any version of CAMWorks application and/or the Technology
Database App currently running on the system, then close these applications.
The CAMWorks Installation Wizard will not run unless these applications are
closed.
Note:
• If you have installed any previous version of CAMWorks 2022 (for
example: CAMWorks 2022 SP1) on your system, then its installation files
will be overwritten. Ensure that this application is closed before you
install the new version of CAMWorks.
• If any previous annual version of CAMWorks (for example: CAMWorks
2021 SPX) is installed on your system, it will not be affected by the
installation of a newer annual version (CAMWorks 2022 in this case) as the
newer annual version will be installed as a separate application.
3. Unzip the downloaded CAMWorks Installer Package and copy it to a drive on
the system.
4. Open the unzipped CAMWorks Installer Package folder and run the CAMWorks
2022 installer ( ).
Note:
• For a hassle-free installation, it is recommended that you copy the whole
unzipped Installation Package folder to the local machine.
• Do not use mapped drives to launch the CAMWorks installer.
5. When the Installation Wizard is displayed, click the Next button.
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Welcome Screen of CAMWorks installation Wizard
6. The Installation Wizard will then display the End User License Agreement for
CAMWorks. Click the Yes button to proceed.

End User License Agreement displayed within CAMWorks Installation Wizard
7. The Installation Wizard will now display the CAMWorks Feedback Program page.
As the name suggests, this page of the Installation Wizard displays information
on the CAMWorks Feedback Program. This is an initiative from Geometric
Americas, Inc. (the developer of the CAMWorks suite of products) whereby
you can opt to give feedback on your CAMWorks usage pattern.
To opt in or opt out of this feedback initiative, check/uncheck the
corresponding checkbox labelled Opt in to participate in CAMWorks Feedback
Program at the bottom of this page and then click the Next button.

CAMWorks Feedback Program Page in CAMWorks Installation Wizard
8. The Installation Wizard will now display the Component Selection page. This
page provides the following information and options:
• The mandatory software programs that will be installed by the Installation
Wizard
(The mandatory programs cannot be deselected from installation. The
ticks placed in the corresponding checkboxes are read-only.)
Note (Applicable only when upgrading the CAMWorks Installation on a

License Server):
If the CAMWorks Installation Wizard is run on a CAMWorks License Server,
whether the checkbox option for CAMWorks License Manager program will be
checked or unchecked will depend on whether the CAMWorks License Service is
still running on that License Server. This checkbox option will be checked only
once the CAMWorks License Service still running on the License Server is
stopped. You must restart the CAMWorks License Service once installation is
complete.

• List of CAD applications in which the CAMWorks version being installed

can be run as an Add-In
• List of the optional software programs that will be installed by the
Installation Wizard (if selected for installation by placing a check in the
corresponding checkboxes)
• The hard disk space required to install each listed software program
• Total hard disk space required to install the selected software programs
Component Selection Page of the CAMWorks Installation Wizard
In the Optional Components group box, select the programs that you wish to
install. Once done, click on the Next button.
9. The Installation Wizard will now display the Language Selection page. The
English language version of CAMWorks will always be installed. Select the
other languages in which you wish to view the CAMWorks user interface by
placing a check in the corresponding language option check boxes and click
Next. 

Language Selection page of the CAMWorks Installation Wizard
10. The Installation Wizard will prompt you set the location for the CAMWorks
installation files and data files. Default locations will be displayed within the
Program and Data Folders page of the CAMWorks Installation Wizard.

Set Folder locations for CAMWorks Installation Files and Data files
You can either retain these default locations or change the folder locations
for these files. Click the Next button to proceed.
Note: The Program and Data Folders Page in the Installation Wizard will not be
displayed if you are upgrading a CAMWorks annual release to a newer
Service Pack as the files in the previously set locations will be overwritten.
11. The Wizard will now display the Ready to Install page. This page provides
information on the location where the files will be installed/copied, the
language versions (other than English) in which CAMWorks 2022x64 will be
installed, the software programs that will be installed and total disk space
required to install those programs. Click on the Install button.

Ready to Install page of the CAMWorks Installation Wizard
12. The Installation Wizard will commence the installation process. Once
CAMWorks2022x64 is installed, it will begin installing the other software
components that were selected for installation.
13. During the installation process, the following software applications will
always be installed by the CAMWorks Installation Wizard:
• Sentinel Driver
• CAMWorks License Manager
14. The following software programs will be installed only if they were selected
for installation in the Component Selection page of the CAMWorks Installation
Wizard:
• Feed and Speed Library ● ShopFloor Document Manager
• CAMWorks Virtual Machine
15. If the Feed and Speed Library was selected for installation in the Component
Selection page of the CAMWorks Installation Wizard, then a separate Installation

Wizard for installing the Feed and Speed Library will be launched. Follow the
simple steps given within this Installation Wizard to complete the installation
process. Once completed, the user interface will revert to CAMWorks 2022x64
Installation Wizard.
16. Once the installation is complete, the Installation Wizard will display the page
indicating successful installation of CAMWorks. This page provides options to
view the CAMWorks ReadMe file and Enable performance feedback. Place a
check in the corresponding checkboxes for these options to enable the
settings. Click the Finish button to exit the Wizard.
Click ‘Finish’ button once installation is complete to exit the CAMWorks Installation
Wizard
If you have checked the option to view the ReadMe file, this document will
be displayed once the Installation Wizard closes.
17. If you purchased a floating (multi-user) license, then repeat above steps on
all the systems on which you intend to run the CAMWorks application.

5. IMPORTANT SETTINGS AFTER CAMWORKS

INSTALLATION
Activating the CAMWorks License
The CAMWorks application requires a valid license for running. Depending on
your requirements, you can purchase a standalone (for single user) or floating
network (for multiple users) license from your CAMWorks Reseller.
Once the CAMWorks application is installed for the first time, the next step is to
activate the license. License Activation is covered in the
CAMWorks_License_Activation_Guide.pdf document. This document is present in
the CAMWorks Installer Package. After installing CAMWorks, you can also access
this document <Drive>:\Program Files\CAMWorks2022x64\
CAMWorks_VC141\Lang\English\Manuals.
Based on the license type that you have purchased, read the applicable section
of this document to learn how to activate your CAMWorks license.
Note:
The license settings for CAMWorks will be retained when you upgrade your existing
CAMWorks installation. You need to reset your CAMWorks license settings only
when your current license or Update Support Plan expires.
In case you have not activated the license or if valid license is not available,
then the following dialog box will be displayed when you launch CAMWorks as an
Add-In within CAMWorks Solids/ SOLIDWORKS.
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CAMWorks License Configuration Dialog Box
Use this form to either request a license or to configure a license. Refer to the
License Activation Guide for details.
Upgrading Multiple Versions of CAMWorks

Annual CAMWorks Releases and Service Packs
Major annual CAMWorks versions (for example: CAMWorks 2018, CAMWorks
2019, CAMWorks 2020, etc.) are released periodically. Service Pack upgrades for
these major annual versions too are subsequently released. (For example:
CAMWorks 2021 SP0, CAMWorks 2021 SP1, CAMWorks 2021 SP2 etc.)
Before you install/upgrade a newer version of CAMWorks and associated
applications, it is important to understand the how the installation/ upgradation
process overwrites/retains the annual versions/service packs.
• If you have installed a new annual CAMWorks version when a previous
annual version is already present on your system, then the new version
will be installed as a fresh installation. Older annual versions of
CAMWorks cannot be upgraded to the newer versions. Only service packs
of an annual version can be upgraded.
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Example 1:
If you have CAMWorks 2021 SPX installed on a Windows machine and proceed to
install CAMWorks 2022 SP1, then CAMWorks 2022 SP1 will be installed as a
separate application. No installation files associated with CAMWorks 2021 SPX will
be overwritten. You cannot upgrade CAMWorks 2021 to CAMWorks 2022.
When you launch CAMWORKS Solids/ SOLIDWORKS CAM and view the Add-Ins
dialog box, the annual CAMWorks versions currently installed will be listed
separately. Select the desired CAMWorks version by placing a check in the
checkbox for that version in the SOLIDWORKS/ CAMWorks Solids Add-Ins
dialog box.
CAMWorks Annual Releases listed separately in Add-Ins of SOLIDWORKS/

CAMWorks Solids
• If you have a CAMWorks annual version installed on a Windows machine,

then you can upgrade it to newer Service Packs released for that specific
annual version. Existing files of the current CAMWorks installation will be
overwritten.
You can have multiple major annual versions of CAMWorks installed on
one machine, but you can have only one Service Pack of a major annual
CAMWorks version installed at one time.
Example 2:
If you have CAMWorks 2021 SPX installed on a Windows machine and proceed to
install CAMWorks 2021 SPX, then existing installation files associated with
CAMWorks 2021 SPX will be overwritten with CAMWorks 2021 SPX files. This
upgraded CAMWorks version can be further upgraded to a newer Service Pack
when the Service Pack becomes available.

Silent/ Manual Mode for Upgrading CAMWorks to a Newer Service Pack

As explained in the previous section, once any annual CAMWorks version is
installed, it can be upgraded to higher service packs when the Service Packs
are made available.
When you install any CAMWorks annual version and applications on a Windows
system for the first time, you can choose to either install it silently (using batch
scripts/files or command line arguments) or manually (by running the Installation
Wizard). Upgrading of installed CAMWorks versions to newer Service Packs too
are to be performed either silently or manually.
Choose the silent/manual mode of installation/ upgradation after taking into
consideration the following factors:
• Manual mode of installation/upgradation is recommended if you have a
single-user license (viz, Node-locked (Standalone) or Hardware Dongle
license).
• Silent mode of installation/upgradation is recommended if you have
purchased a multiuser-license of the CAMWorks application (viz. Floating
Network).
Note:
CAMWorks versions installed via silent mode can be upgraded either via
manual mode or silent mode. Similarly, upgradation of CAMWorks versions
that were installed manually can be done via manual mode or silent mode.
Manual Mode of Upgrading CAMWorks and Associated Programs

The process of manually upgrading an installed CAMWorks version is same as
the manual installation process of running the CAMWorks Installation Wizard as
explained in Chapter 4 of this document.
Silent Mode of Upgrading CAMWorks and Associated Programs

Irrespective of whether the first-time installation of an annual CAMWorks
version and associated applications was done via silent or manual mode, if
desired, all subsequent upgrades to newer service packs can be performed
silently.
For details on how to perform silent upgradation of CAMWorks and associated
programs, refer the following sections in Appendix B:
• Command for Simple Silent Installation/Upgradation of CAMWorks
• Syntax & Illustrative Example for CAMWorks Silent Installation/ Upgradation
• Command to Silently Install/Upgrade CAMWorks Virtual Machine
• Command to Silently Install/Upgrade CAMWorks License Manager Program
• Command to Silently Install/Upgrade CAMWorks Feed & Speed Library

Launching CAMWorks as an Add-In within the CAD

Application
CAMWorks is fully integrated with SOLIDWORKS/CAMWorks Solids and can be
loaded as an Add-In within this environment when selected.
1. After you install CAMWorks 2022, activate the CAMWorks License in case it is
not already activated. Refer the section Activate the CAMWorks license of this
manual for details.
2. Launch SOLIDWORKS/CAMWorks Solids. The CAMWorks logo will be displayed
to indicate that CAMWorks 2022 has also been launched as an Add-In within
the SOLIDWORKS/CAMWorks Solids environment.
Logo displayed when CAMWorks is launched as an Add-In in SOLIDWORKS
3. If the CAMWorks logo does not display, it usually indicates that CAMWorks
was not launched as an Add-In within SOLIDWORKS/CAMWorks Solids. In
such a case:
i. Click on the Options button on SOLIDWORKS/CAMWorks Solids
and select Add-Ins from the dropdown menu.
ii. The Add-Ins dialog box will be displayed. If CAMWorks 2022 is listed in
Active Add-Ins, then it indicates that it was successfully installed.

CAMWorks 2022 Release listed in Add-Ins of SOLIDWORKS/ CAMWorks Solids
iii. Place a check in the checkbox to the left of CAMWorks 2022 listed in
Active Add-Ins.
iv. Click OK to close the dialog box. CAMWorks 2022 will now be launched
within the SOLIDWORKS/ CAMWorks Solids environment.
4. Open a part file or start a new part document in SOLIDWORKS/CAMWorks
Solids.
5. The CAMWorks Command Manager will display in the Command Manager area.
Tabs for accessing the CAMWorks Machining trees are available in the
vertical toolbar on the left.
6.
Note: To learn how to use CAMWorks, we recommend that you go through the
exercises given in the CAMWorks tutorials. To open a tutorial, select
<Drive>:\Program Files\CAMWorks2022x64\CAMWorks_VC141\Lang\
English\Manuals and pick the applicable tutorial.
Technology Database (TechDB) Settings and Updates

The TechDBTM is the intelligence behind the machining automation in
CAMWorks. The settings for the TechDB are given in the
TechDB_Settings_Guide.pdf document. This document is present in the CAMWorks
Installer Package. After installing CAMWorks, you can also access this document
<Drive>:\Program Files\CAMWorks2022x64\CAMWorks_VC141\
Lang\English\Manuals.
TechDB Settings (For First-time users)

The TechDB is available in three database formats viz. SQLite, MS Access and
SQL-Server with SQLite being the default format linked to CAMWorks. You can

optionally choose to link CAMWorks to the other database formats. Once

CAMWorks is installed, depending on your CAMWorks license type (single-user
or floating network) and database format preference, the TechDB settings will
need to be customized. Refer the following sections of the
CAMWorks_TechDB_Settings_Guide.pdf document for specific settings:
• Chapter 2 for relocating the TechDB repository on a network drive
• Chapter 3 for creating a common Technology Database repository for all
the client machines after the licensing mechanism of the floating network
has been activated
• Chapter 4 for linking CAMWorks to a SQL Server-based TechDB instead of
the default SQLite based TechDB
• Appendix C for linking CAMWorks to an MS Access based TechDB instead
of the default SQLite based TechDB
TechDB Settings after upgrading existing CAMWorks Installation

If you have an existing version of CAMWorks and install/upgrade to a newer
CAMWorks annual Release or Service Pack, then you will need to import
customized TechDB data present in the previous version of CAMWorks into the
TechDB associated with the new version. Importing data is critical if you have
added/modified the data within the TechDB to suit your facility’s machining
standards and requirements.
The steps involved in importing depending on the TechDB database format
from which the TechDB data will be exported from and imported into. The
various chapters and appendices within the TechDB Settings Guide document
(CAMWorks_TechDB_Settings_Guide.pdf) document provide step-by-step
instructions for the data importing procedure for the various supported TechDB
database formats.
Prerequisite for using MS Access Based TechDB with CAMWorks

If you link your CAMWorks installation to an MS Access based TechDB
(TechDB.mdb) instead of the default SQLite based TechDB (TechDB.cwdb), then
you require one the following applications installed on the system on which the
MS Access based TechDB (TechDB.mdb) will reside:
▪ 64-bit MS Access Database Engine

The 64-bit Microsoft Access Database Engine can be downloaded for free from
the Microsoft website. All 64-bit MS Access Database Engines from MS Access
Database Engine 2010 to the latest version are supported.
Note: 32-bit Microsoft Access Database Engines are not supported.

▪ 32-bit or 64-bit versions of MS Access Application (Full/Runtime)

Though both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Microsoft Access are supported,
the 64-bit version of MS Access is recommended. All versions of MS Access
application from MS Access 2010 SP2 (Full/Runtime) to the latest version (both
32-bit and 64-bit) are supported. The Runtime version can be downloaded for
free from the Microsoft website.
Note: Installer for Runtime version of Microsoft Access 2010 SP2 can be
downloaded from the Miscellaneous Downloads section in Downloads Area
of the CAMWorks website.
Language Settings for CAMWorks User Interface

Supported Languages in which the CAMWorks UI is available:
The CAMWorks user interface is available in the following languages (provided
those language options were selected in the CAMWorks Installation Wizard at the
time of installing/upgrading the CAMWorks application):
• English (default) ● German ● Spanish
• French ● Japanese ● Chinese Simplified
• Chinese Traditional ● Portuguese Brazilian ● Russian
• Korean ● Czech ● Polish
• Turkish ● Italian
Default Language of CAMWorks UI when launched as an Add-In

When CAMWorks is launched as an Add-In within SOLIDWORKS/CAMWorks Solids,
the language in which its user interface will be displayed depends on the
language in which the Windows OS is currently being run.
• If the Windows OS is being run in one of the supported languages for
CAMWorks, then on launching CAMWorks, its user interface will be
displayed in that corresponding language.
For example, if the Windows OS is being run in German language, the
CAMWorks user interface too will be available in German language by
default.
• If the Windows OS is being run in a language which is not one of the
supported languages for CAMWorks, then on launching CAMWorks, its
user interface will be displayed in the English language.
For example, if the Windows OS is being run in Arabic (not a supported
language), then on launching CAMWorks, its user interface will be
displayed in English.

Viewing CAMWorks User Interface in a specific Supported Language of Choice

If required, the default language settings of CAMWorks can be overridden in
order to view its user interface in a specific supported language (provided that
language option was selected for installation in the CAMWorks Installation Wizard
at the time of installing/upgrading the CAMWorks application).
Following are the steps:
1. After launching CAMWorks as an Add-In, open a part or assembly file.
2. The CAMWorks Command Manager (ribbon bar) will be displayed. Click on
the CAMWorks Options command icon on the CAMWorks Command
Manager.
3. The Options dialog box will be displayed. Ensure that the General tab of
this dialog box is active.
4. Within the group box labelled CAMWorks, click on the Language dropdown
list. All supported languages that have been installed will be displayed in
this list.
Language options in General Tab of Options Dialog Box
5. Select the language in which you wish to view the CAMWorks user
interface and click the OK button of this dialog box.
6. Restart the CAMWorks application. Its user interface will now be displayed
in the supported language option which was selected. Henceforth, every
time you launch the CAMWorks application as an Add-In, it will continue
to display in the selected language and will remain independent of the
language of the Windows OS.

Note: If you wish to revert to linking the language of the CAMWorks user
interface to the Windows OS, then select the Automatic option in the
Language dropdown list in General tab of Options dialog box.
Customization after CAMWorks Installation

Customized Post Processors
When you install CAMWorks, post processor files intended for the machining
modules of CAMWorks (viz. the Mill, Turn, Mill-Turn and Wire-EDM machining)
are also installed. These files are installed in the Posts folder inside your
CAMWorks Data folder.
Example: Drive:\CAMWorksData\CAMWorks2022x64\Posts
These example post processors are meant for sample machines and may
sometimes not suit your actual machining requirements. In such a case, you
need to procure customized post processors to suit your requirements.
Note: Contact your authorized CAMWorks Reseller for more information on

obtaining and/or customizing post processors for your machine tools.
Additional mill and turn post processor files (.lng and .ctl files) can be
installed in any folder with write permissions.
Customizing Technology Database

The Technology Database supplied with CAMWorks contains data that is
considered generally applicable to most machining environments. To gain full
advantage of CAMWorks, you need to customize the TechDB data and input
additional knowledge that represents your expertise and your facility's
capabilities.
To understand how to customize the data within the Technology Database,
refer the Technology Database Tutorial. This PDF document can be accessed from
by selecting <Drive>:\Program Files\CAMWorks2022x64\
Adding EDM Machines and Models
If you are using the CAMWorks module named Wire EDM, then after installing
CAMWorks, you can add EDM Post files, machines, and models as per your
requirements. These steps are explained in detail in the Appendix A: Linking
EDM Post Files & Adding EDM Machines/Models section of the Wire EDM Tutorial
manual. After installing CAMWorks, this manual can be accessed from the
Windows Start menu by selecting <Drive>:\Program Files\CAMWorks2022x64\

Importing Feed/Speed Data into 64-bit Feed & Speed
Library
From CAMWorks 2021x64 SP0 version onwards, the 64-bit CAMWorks Feed and
Speed Library with a SQL based database engine will be installed. This
application replaces the 32-bit Feed and Speed Library with a MS Access based
engine that was shipped with previous versions on CAMWorks. In the
technology Database, feed and speed data will be picked from the 64-bit
CAMWorks Feed and Speed Library now shipped with CAMWorks. If you had
customized feed and speed data in the 32-bit Feed and Speed Library, then
you will need to import it into the 64-bit Feed and Speed Library.
For details on how to import the data, refer Chapter 5: Importing Feed Speed
Data into Feed & Speed Library of the TechDB Settings Guide. This PDF document
can be accessed from Windows Start menu by selecting <Drive>:\Program
Files\CAMWorks2022x64\CAMWorks_VC141\Lang\English\Manuals\Technology
Settings Guide
Installing Optional Programs
Several optional programs that work in supplementary capacity to CAMWorks
are available on the CAMWorks website. Some of these software programs
require a license in order to use them. Refer Appendix D: Installing Optional
Programs for a list of all such optional software programs along with their
description, licensing info and installation info.
Uninstalling CAMWorks & Associated Software Utilities

Uninstallation Modes for CAMWorks and Associated Programs
Similar to the CAMWorks installation modes (silent/manual), the uninstallation of
CAMWorks and associated programs too can be performed in silent and manual
modes.
1. Manual Uninstallation of CAMWorks and Associated Programs
CAMWorks and associated programs can be uninstalled manually using the
Add/Remove Programs functionality present in the Windows Control Panel.
When you uninstall CAMWorks manually, the Hardware Dongle License Driver
utility too will also be automatically uninstalled. Except for this utility, the
following CAMWorks utilities/programs must be separately uninstalled using
the Add/Remove Programs functionality in the Windows Control Panel:
• CAMWorks License Manager
• CAMWorks Virtual Machine
• Feed and Speed Library

2. Silent Uninstallation of CAMWorks and Associated Programs

For CAMWorks and associated programs, Similar to the silent installation
mode the uninstallation of these programs too can be performed in silent
mode by using batch scripts/files or command line arguments.
How to perform silent uninstallation of CAMWorks and associated
applications in given in the next Appendix (Appendix C: Silent Uninstallation
of CAMWorks and Associated Programs) of this document.

APPENDIX A: DOWNLOADING CAMWORKS

INSTALLER PACKAGE
The CAMWorks Installer Package (zip file) which contains installers for the
CAMWorks application, associated files and utilities is available in the Downloads
Area of the CAMWorks website.
Step 1: Download Installer Package from CAMWorks website

Following are the steps to download the CAMWorks Installer Package:
1. Open the website www.camworks.com.
2. Click on the Login link at the top of the webpage.
3. Login using the Username and Password.
4. After successfully logging in, click on the Downloads Area link.
Click on the Downloads Area link
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5. The Downloads Area page will be displayed. Click on the link for CAMWorks
Downloads.
Click on the link for ‘CAMWorks Downloads’ on the web page
6. The CAMWorks Downloads webpage will be displayed. Click on the link for
CAMWorks 2022x64 or any other CAMWorks version that you wish to
download.
7. Clicking on this hyperlink takes you to the pop-up section of the webpage
containing links to download the following files associated with the
CAMWorks 2022 application:
i. 64-bit installer package of CAMWorks in .zip format.
This is the Installer Package file for CAMWorks.
ii. PDF documents:
a. What’s New
b. Release Notes
c. Resolved Issues
d. CAMWorks Installation Guide
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e. CAMWorks License Activation Guide

f. CAMWorks TechDB Settings Guide
g. Resolved Issues
8. The CAMWorks Installer Package (.zip file) can be downloaded directly on to

the hard drive of the computer system on which you intend to run
CAMWorks or it can be downloaded on a Network drive.
Step 2: Unzip the downloaded CAMWorks Installer Package zip folder

After you download the 64-bit CAMWorks Installer Package (which is in .zip file
format) from the CAMWorks website, copy it to the system on which you
intend to install/upgrade the CAMWorks application and unzip the downloaded
zip file.
Note:
• For hassle-free installation, it is recommended that you copy the whole
unzipped Installer folder to the local machine on which you intend to install
CAMWorks.
• Do not use mapped drives to launch the CAMWorks Installer on the local
machine.
Components of the Unzipped CAMWorks Installer Package

The unzipped folder is the CAMWorks Installer Package and contains the
following:
1. The folder containing the MSI-
based installer for installing the CAMWorks
application.
2. The folder
containing the installer
for CAMWorks Feed and
Speed Library.
3. The folder containing
the exe-based installer
for ShopFloor
Document Manager utility.
4. The folder containing
the installer for Contents of the Downloaded Zip
the CAMWorks Virtual Machine program. Folder
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5. The folder containing the and

installers for the CAMWorks License Manager
program.
6. The folder containing pre-requisite components to be installed
prior to CAMWorks installation
7. The document in PDF format which explains
how to install the CAMWorks application.
8. The document in PDF format which
explains how to activate/update the CAMWorks License.
9. The document in PDF format which explains
how to setup the Technology Database.
10. The exe file for launching the Installation
Wizard for installing the CAMWorks application and supplementary
programs.
11. Configuration settings files ( and ).
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APPENDIX B: SILENT INSTALLATION OF CAMWORKS

& ASSOCIATED PROGRAMS
What is a Silent Installation?
A silent installation is the installation of a software program that requires no
user interaction. This is typically done by executing actionable batch files. It
provides the following benefits:
• Can be performed without disturbing the end user of that machine
• Ideal for installing the same software application(s) on several machines
of a network at once
• Ensures that all machines on the network have identical installation
settings
Silent installations are usually performed by Network Administrators.
Need for a Silent Installer for CAMWorks Application

The default installation process for installing/ upgrading CAMWorks is a ‘non-
silent’ or attended installation. You will be prompted (in the form of buttons
and checkboxes) by the CAMWorks Installation Wizard to agree to the End User’s
License Agreement, indicate the folder where the application is to be installed,
opt in or out of the CAMWorks Feedback Program, select the languages to be
installed, select supplementary applications or utilities to be installed, indicate
whether you wish to view the ReadMe file once the installation is complete, etc.
If your facility has multiple user-licenses of the CAMWorks application, then
this installation/ upgrading activity needs to be performed on all the Windows
machines on which the CAMWorks application is installed. The ‘non-silent’
mode of installation can prove to be cumbersome. This issue can easily be
addressed by using a silent installer for CAMWorks.
From CAMWorks 2020 version onwards, the functionality for creating a silent
install process for the CAMWorks application is supported. As the installer for
the CAMWorks is an MSI-based installer, a batch file for the silent installation
process can be created. Up on execution, the batch file will perform silent
installation without the need for any manual intervention or clicking of any
button within the Installation Wizard.
This Appendix explains the commands to be used in the Windows Command

Prompt for executing silent installation of CAMWorks and associated applications
/programs available within the CAMWorks Installer Package.
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Factors to be considered when Installing/Upgrading

CAMWorks Silently
1. Simple Silent Installation/Upgradation of CAMWorks
A simple silent installation/ upgradation of CAMWorks entails
installing/upgrading the CAMWorks version in English language only (and
not installing/upgrading any supplementary software programs).
For details on the commands for simple silent installation/upgradation, refer
the following topic within this appendix: Command for Simple Silent
Installation/Upgradation of CAMWorks.
2. Full-fledged Silent Installation/ Upgradation of CAMWorks & Associated

Programs
When writing the script for the batch file for silent installation/upgradation
of CAMWorks and associated programs, the following settings and options
need to be considered.
(Click on the below hyperlinks to jump to the corresponding topic detailing
syntaxes and examples for associated commands.)
• Folder location for installation files and data files
• Language Selection Settings
• Opting in or out of CAMWorks Feedback Program
• Enabling or disabling performance feedback
• Selection of the associated CAMWorks applications that are to be installed silently
along with CAMWorks
o CAMWorks Virtual Machine
o CAMWorks License Manager
o CAMWorks Feed & Speed Library
o ShopFloor Document Manager
3. Windows Command Prompt / File explorer/ Task Scheduler

The batch files you create for silently installing/upgrading CAMWorks and
associated programs require Administrator rights. Batch files can be
executed using any one of the following options:
• To execute in Windows Command prompt, open the Windows command
prompt with Administrator rights and run the batch file.
• If you intend to execute the batch file from Windows File Explorer, then
right-click on the batch file and select Run as Administrator from the
context menu.
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• You can create a scheduled task using Task Scheduler functionality of

Windows.
Command to Open Windows Command Prompt in Administrator mode
Command Prompt Window
4. Unzipped CAMWorks Installer Package

Before executing the commands associated with silent installation or
upgradation, the CAMWorks Installer Package needs to be unzipped and copied
to a drive.
Unzip the downloaded CAMWorks Installer Package and note the folder location.
For all examples in this appendix, the folder location of the unzipped
CAMWorks Installer Package will be:
C:\Installers\ CAMWorks2022x64-XXX
(where “XXX” indicates the Service Pack)

Contents of the Unzipped CAMWorks Installer Package
Recommendations for Silently Upgrading CAMWorks

1. Recommendation for Silently Upgrading a Manually Installed CAMWorks Version
Both manually installed and silently installed CAMWorks versions can be
upgraded to newer Service Packs via silent mode upgradation. However, it
is highly recommended that a silent upgradation of CAMWorks be executed
only if the installation of the currently installed CAMWorks version too was
performed silently.
CAMWorks versions that were installed manually too can be upgraded to
newer Service Packs silently as long as utmost care is taken to ensure that
the correct installer attributes/properties and associated values are added in
the batch files/scripts/ command line arguments for silent upgradation.
2. Recommendation for Creating Backups before Silently Upgrading CAMWorks

Upgrading to a newer CAMWorks version overwrites existing installation files
and data files. Hence, before upgrading, it is critically important to ensure
that backups of customized data files such as the TechDB, post processors,
EDM Machines & Models etc. are created.
When upgrading to a newer Service Pack via silent mode, the first line of
the command line argument/batch file/script you create for upgrading must
contain code for silently uninstalling the currently installed version. Writing
this line of code ensures that the necessary backups of data files are
created before the CAMWorks version is upgraded.
Within this appendix, in all the illustrative example codes provided for
upgrading CAMWorks, the first line of code is for uninstalling CAMWorks.
This line of code ensures that the necessary backups are created.

Commands for Silent Installation & Upgradation

Interpreting Syntaxes for CAMWorks Silent Installation/ Upgradation
In all the command line argument syntaxes given in this appendix for
installing/upgrading CAMWorks, the interpretation will be as follows:
• Folder_Path_to_CAMWorks_MSI_File_within_CAMWorks_Installer_Package
will indicate the folder path to the sub-folder within the CAMWorks Installer
Package containing the *.msi file for installing the CAMWorks application.
This sub-folder is named “CAMWorks” and the msi file is named
CAMWorks 2022x64.msi.
CAMWorks MSI based installer within ‘CAMWorks’ folder of the Installation Package
• Folder_Path_1 will indicate the folder location where the CAMWorks

Installation files are to be located post installation
• Folder_Path_2 indicates the folder location where the CAMWorks Data
files are to be located post installation
• The installer attribute “ARPSYSTEMCOMPONENT=1” present in the syntax
and illustrative examples for CAMWorks silent installation will ensure that
the CAMWorks application, once installed, is not included in the list of
installed programs in the Windows Control Panel. To ensure CAMWorks is
listed in the Add/Remove Programs interface, omit this attribute from the
script.
• The first line of code present in the syntaxes and illustrative examples for
CAMWorks silent upgradation will be for uninstalling the currently
installed CAMWorks version. This line of code ensures that backups of all
customized data files such as TechDB, Post Processors, EDM Machines &
Models etc. are created before the upgradation overwrites the original
files.

Interpreting Illustrative Examples for CAMWorks Silent Installation/

Upgradation
For all illustrative examples of command line arguments given in this section
for CAMWorks silent installation and upgradation, the following conditions will
be applicable:
• The CAMWorks Installer Package will be located at
C:\Installers\CAMWorks2022x64-XXX\CAMWorks
• Installation files are to be located in C:\Program Files\CAMWorks2022x64
• Data files are to be located in C:\CAMWorksData\CAMWorks2022x64
• Yellow highlights will indicate space character within the command line
argument example
Command for Simple Silent Installation/Upgradation of CAMWorks

The syntaxes and illustrative examples for silently installing/upgrading the
CAMWorks version in English version only (and not installing/upgrading any
supplementary software programs or utilities) are given below.
Syntax for Simple Silent Installation

msiexec /i_“Folder_Path_to_CAMWorks_MSI_File_within_CAMWorks_
Installer_Package” INSTALLDIR=“Folder_Path_1”_
DATADIR=“Folder_Path_2” /qb-!
Illustrative Example for Simple Silent Installation

msiexec_/i_"C:\Installers\CAMWorks2022x64-XXX\CAMWorks\CAMWorks_
2022x64.msi"_
INSTALLDIR="C:\Program_Files\CAMWorks2022x64\"_
DATADIR="C:\CAMWorksData\CAMWorks2022x64\"_/qb-!
Syntax for Simple Silent Upgradation

msiexec_/x_“Folder_Path_to_CAMWorks_MSI_File_within_CAMWorks_
Installer_Package” /qb-!
msiexec /i “Folder_Path_to_CAMWorks_MSI_File_within_CAMWorks_
Installer_Package” INSTALLDIR=“Folder_Path_1”_
DATADIR=“Folder_Path_2”_/qb-!

Illustrative Example for Simple Silent Upgradation

msiexec /x "C:\Installers\CAMWorks2022x64-XXX\CAMWorks\
CAMWorks_2022x64.msi" /qb-!
msiexec /i "C:\Installers\CAMWorks2022x64-XXX\CAMWorks\
CAMWorks_2022x64.msi"
INSTALLDIR="C:\Program Files\CAMWorks2022x64\"_
DATADIR="C:\CAMWorksData\CAMWorks2022x64\" /qb-!
Installer Attributes for Specifying Languages to be Installed

The CAMWorks user interface is supported in 13 languages other than English.
During manual (non-silent) installation, the CAMWorks Installation Wizard allows
you select the languages in its Language Selection page. When performing a
silent installation, you can specify the languages other than English in which
CAMWorks is to be installed. (The English language version is always installed.)
This is done by assigning the binary value of “0” or “1” to the corresponding
language specific attribute.
• Assigning a value of ‘0’ to a Language attribute indicates that the specific
language is not to be installed.
• Assigning a value of ‘1’ to a Language attribute indicates that the specific
language is to be installed.
Language Attribute
Following are the Language attributes corresponding to the 13 supported
languages for the CAMWorks application:
Sr. No. Language Corresponding Language Attribute
1. Chinese Simplified LOCALE_CHINESE
2. Chinese Traditional LOCALE_CHINESETRADITIONAL
3. Czech LOCALE_CZECH
4. French LOCALE_FRENCH
5. German LOCALE_GERMAN
6. Japanese LOCALE_JAPANESE
7. Korean LOCALE_KOREAN
8. Italian LOCALE_ITALIAN
9. Polish LOCALE_POLISH
10. Portuguese-Brazilian LOCALE_PORTUGUESEBRAZILIAN
11. Russian LOCALE_RUSSIAN
12. Spanish LOCALE_SPANISH
13. Turkish LOCALE_TURKISH

For syntax and illustrative example of command line argument for these
attributes, refer the following section of this appendix: Syntax & Illustrative
Example for CAMWorks Silent Installation/Upgradation.
Installer Attribute for Specifying whether to Opt In/ Out of the

CAMWorks Feedback Program
The CAMWorks Feedback Program is an initiative from Geometric Americas, Inc. (the
developer of the CAMWorks suite of products) whereby users opt to give
feedback on their CAMWorks usage pattern.
During manual installation, the CAMWorks Installation Wizard allows you opt
in/out of the CAMWorks Feedback Program in its CAMWorks Feedback Program
page. When performing a silent installation, you can specify whether you wish
to opt in or out of the CAMWorks Feedback Program. This is done by assigning
the binary value of “0” or “1” to the installer attribute
OPTIN_CW_INFO_PROGRAM.
• Assigning a value of ‘0’ to the OPTIN_CW_INFO_PROGRAM attribute
indicates that the user wishes to opt in to the CAMWorks Feedback
Program.
• Assigning a value of ‘1’ to the OPTIN_CW_INFO_PROGRAM indicates that
the user wishes to opt out of the CAMWorks Feedback Program.
For syntax and illustrative example of how to use this installer attribute, refer
the following section of this appendix: Syntax & Illustrative Example for CAMWorks
Silent Installation.
Installer Attribute for Enabling/Disabling CAMWorks Performance

Feedback
If desired, you can enable or disable the CAMWorks Performance Feedback for
your CAMWorks application.
During manual (non-silent) installation, the CAMWorks Installation Wizard allows
you enable/disable the option to provide CAMWorks Performance Feedback in its
Installation Complete page. When performing a silent installation/upgradation,
you can specify whether you wish to enable or disable CAMWorks Performance
Feedback. This is done by assigning the binary value of “0” or “1” to the
installer attribute ENABLEPERFORMANCEFEEDBACK.
• Assigning a value of ‘0’ to the ENABLEPERFORMANCEFEEDBACK attribute
indicates that the user wishes to disable performance feedback.
• Assigning a value of ‘1’ to the ENABLEPERFORMANCEFEEDBACK indicates
that the user wishes to enable performance feedback.
For syntax and illustrative example of how to use this attribute, refer the next
section of this appendix: Syntax & Illustrative Example for CAMWorks Silent
Installation.

Syntax & Illustrative Example for CAMWorks Silent Installation/

Upgradation
Syntax of Command Line Argument for CAMWorks Silent Installation/ Upgradation
Suppose you want to install/upgrade CAMWorks with the following settings:
i. Installation in three additional Languages other than default English (For
example: French, German and Japanese)
ii. Opt in to CAMWorks Feedback program
iii. Disable CAMWorks Performance Feedback
Syntax of Command Line Argument for Installing CAMWorks

For installing CAMWorks, the syntax for the Command Line argument will be:
msiexec_/i_“Folder_Path_to_CAMWorks_MSI_File_within_CAMWorks_
Installer_Package”_INSTALLDIR=“Folder_Path_1”_
DATADIR=“Folder_Path_2”_LOCALE_LANGUAGE1=1_LOCALE_LANGUAGE2=1_
LOCALE_LANGUAGE3=1_OPTIN_CW_INFO_PROGRAM=1_
ENABLEPERFORMANCEFEEDBACK=0_/qb-!
Syntax of Command Line Argument for Upgrading CAMWorks

For upgrading CAMWorks, the syntax for the Command Line argument will be:
msiexec_/i_“Folder_Path_to_CAMWorks_MSI_File_within_CAMWorks_
Installer_Package”_INSTALLDIR=“Folder_Path_1”_
DATADIR=“Folder_Path_2”_LOCALE_LANGUAGE1=_
LOCALE_LANGUAGE2=1_LOCALE_LANGUAGE3=1_OPTIN_CW_INFO_PROGRAM=1_
Where:
• Language1, Language2 and Language3 indicate the names of the languages
to be installed.
• OPTIN_CW_INFO_PROGRAM is the attribute to which a binary number is
assigned to indicate whether user wishes to opt in/out of the CAMWorks
Feedback Program.
• ENABLEPERFORMANCEFEEDBACK is the attribute to which a binary number
is assigned to indicate that the user wishes to enable or disable
performance feedback.

Illustrative Example for CAMWorks Silent Installation/ Upgradation
Illustrative Example for CAMWorks Silent Installation

msiexec_/i_"C:\Installers\CAMWorks2022x64-XXX\CAMWorks\
CAMWorks_2022x64.msi"_INSTALLDIR="C:\Program_
Files\CAMWorks2022x64\"_DATADIR="C:\CAMWorksData\CAMWorks2022x64\"
_LOCALE_GERMAN=1_LOCALE_FRENCH=1_LOCALE_JAPANESE=1_
OPTIN_CW_INFO_PROGRAM=1_ENABLEPERFORMANCEFEEDBACK=1_/qb-!
Illustrative Example for CAMWorks Silent Upgradation

CAMWorks_2022x64.msi" /qb-!
msiexec_/i_"C:\Installers\CAMWorks2022x64-XXX\CAMWorks\
CAMWorks_2022x64.msi"_
INSTALLDIR="C:\Program_Files\CAMWorks2022x64\"_
DATADIR="C:\CAMWorksData\CAMWorks2022x64\"_LOCALE_GERMAN=1_
LOCALE_FRENCH=1_LOCALE_JAPANESE=1_OPTIN_CW_INFO_PROGRAM=1_
Command to Silently Install/Upgrade CAMWorks Virtual

Machine
Syntax for CAMWorks Virtual Machine Silent Installation/Upgradation
If you want to silently install/upgrade the CAMWorks Virtual Machine application,
then the syntax for the command line argument will be:
“Folder_Path_to_CAMWorksVirtualMachine_exe_File_in_CAMWorks_Installer
_Package”_/s_/v”INSTALLDIR=\“Folder_Path_1”
CAMWORKSDATAPATH=\“Folder_Path_2” SOURCEPRODUCT=solidworks_/qb!
Where:
• Folder_Path_to_CAMWorksVirtualMachine_exe_File_within_CAMWorks_Installer_Package
indicates the folder path to the CAMWorksVirtualMachine sub-folder within the
CAMWorks Installer Package containing the CAMWorksVirtualMachine2022x64.exe
file for installing/upgrading the CAMWorks Virtual Machine application.
• Folder_Path_1 indicates the folder location where the CAMWorks Virtual Machine
Installation files are to be located post installation
• Folder_Path_2 indicates the folder location where the CAMWorks Virtual Machine
Data files are to be located post installation

CAMWorks Virtual Machine Exe based installer within ‘CAMWorksVirtualMachine’ folder

of the Installer Package
Illustrative Example for CAMWorks Virtual Machine Silent Installation/ Upgradation

Given here is an illustrative example of an actual command line argument for
CAMWorks Virtual Machine installation/upgradation based on syntax given in the
previous paragraph.
Conditions for Silent Installation/Upgradation

Consider a CAMWorks Virtual Machine silent installation/upgradation for which the
following conditions are applicable:
• The Installer Package is located in C:\Installers\CAMWorks2022x64-XXX
• The Installation files are to be located in C:\Program
Files\CAMWorksVirtualMachine2022x64
• The Data files are to be located in C:\CAMWorksData\CAMWorks2022x64
Command Line Argument

The command line argument to be input for executing CAMWorks Virtual
Machine silent installation/upgradation subject to these conditions will be:
"C:\Installers\CAMWorks2022x64-XXX\CAMWorksVirtualMachine\
CAMWorksVirtualMachine2022x64.exe"_/s_/v”INSTALLDIR=\"C:\Program
_Files\CAMWorksVirtualMachine2022x64\"_
CAMWORKSDATAPATH=\"C:\CAMWorksData\CAMWorks2022x64\"_
SOURCEPRODUCT=solidworks_/qb!
Command to Silently Install/Upgrade CAMWorks

License Manager Program
Syntax for CAMWorks License Manager Silent Installation/Upgradation
If you want to silently install/upgrade the CAMWorks License Manager utility
program, then the syntax for the command line argument will be:
“Folder_Path_to_CAMWorksLicenseManager_exe_File_in_CAMWorks_Installer

_Package” -s_-f1“Folder_Path_to_Setup.iss.install_for_CAMWorks_
License_Manager_in_CAMWorks_Installer_Package”
Where:
• Folder_Path_to_CAMWorksLicenseManager_exe_File_in_CAMWorks_Installer_Package
indicates the folder path to the sub-folder within the CAMWorks Installer
Package containing the *.exe file for installing/upgrading the CAMWorks
License Manager application. Within the CAMWorks Installer Package:
- This sub-folder is named “LicenseManager”
- The exe file is named CWLicenseManagerSetup_YYYYDDMM.exe
(Note that the date appended as a suffix to the exe file name is subject to change
with each CAMWorks Version)
*.exe and *.iss Files within ‘LicenseManager’ folder of the CAMWorks Installer Package
• Folder_Path_to_Setup.iss.install_File_for_License_Manager_in_CAMWorks_Installer_Package
indicates the folder path to the Setup.iss.install file within LicenseManager sub-
folder of CAMWorks Installer Package for installing/upgrading the CAMWorks
License Manager utility program.
Illustrative Example for CAMWorks License Manager Silent Installation/ Upgradation

If the CAMWorks Installer Package is located at “C:\Installers\ CAMWorks2022x64-
XXX”, then the command line argument for installing/upgrading the CAMWorks
License Manager based on syntax given in previous paragraph will be:
"C:\Installers \CAMWorks2022x64-XXX\LicenseManager\
CWLicenseManagerSetup_YYYYDDMM.exe"_-s_-f1”C:\Installers
\CAMWorks2022x64-XXX\LicenseManager\setup.iss.install”

Command to Silently Install/Upgrade CAMWorks Feed &

Speed Library
Syntax for CAMWorks Feed & Speed Silent Installation/Upgradation
If you want to silently install/upgrade the CAMWorks Feed & Speed Library
application, then the syntax for the command line argument will be:
msiexec_/i_“Folder_Path_to_CAMWorksFeedSpeedLibrary_MSI_File_in_
CAMWorks_Installer_Package” INSTALLDIR=“Folder_Path_1” /qb-!
Where:
• Folder_Path_to_CAMWorksFeedSpeedLibrary_MSI_File_in_CAMWorks_Installer_Package
Package containing the Windows Installer Package (*.MSI) file for
installing/upgrading the CAMWorks Feed & Speed Library application.
Within the CAMWorks Installer Package:
- This sub-folder is named “CAMWorksFeedSpeedLib”
- The Windows Installer Package file is named CWFeedSpeedLibraryx64.msi
*.MSI File within ‘CAMWorksFeedSpeedLib’ folder of the CAMWorks Installer

Package
• Folder_Path_1 indicates the folder location where the CAMWorks Feed & Speed
Library Installation files are to be located post installation.
Illustrative Example for Feed & Speed Library Silent Installation/Upgradation

If the CAMWorks Installer Package is located at “C:\Installers\CAMWorks2022x64-
XXX”, then the command line argument for installing/upgrading the CAMWorks
Feed & Speed Library based on syntax given in previous paragraph will be:
msiexec /i "C:\Installers\CAMWorks2022x64-XXX\
CAMWorksFeedSpeedLib\CWFeedSpeedLibraryx64.msi"_INSTALLDIR="C:\
Program_Files\CAMWorksFeedSpeedLibrary\"_/qb-!
Based on the Information given in this appendix, you can create batch
files/scripts for executing silent Installation of CAMWorks and associated
programs on the Windows machines on the Floating Network.

APPENDIX C: SILENT UNINSTALLATION OF

CAMWORKS AND ASSOCIATED PROGRAMS
In Appendix B of this document, how to perform silent installation of CAMWorks
and associated programs was discussed. In this appendix, how to perform
silent uninstallation of CAMWorks and associated programs will be explained in
detail.
Note:
CAMWorks and its associated applications can be uninstalled silently
irrespective of whether they were originally installed manually or silently.
Pre-requisites for Silently Uninstalling CAMWorks and

associated Programs
i. Folder Location of CAMWorks Installation Package
Commands for setting up the CAMWorks silent uninstallation process need
to first be executed within the Windows Command Prompt. Before executing
the commands associated with silent uninstallation, note the folder location
of the CAMWorks Installation Package. (This is the folder containing the *.exe
and *.msi files used for installing CAMWorks and associated programs on the
Windows systems.)
Contents of the Unzipped CAMWorks Installer Package

For illustrative examples shown in this appendix, the folder location of the
unzipped CAMWorks Installation Package will be:
C:\Installers\ CAMWorks2022x64-XXX
(where “XXX” indicates the Service Pack)
ii. Running the Command Prompt with Admin Privileges
Appendix C: Silent Uninstallation of CAMWorks and Associated Programs 51

All the commands for silently uninstalling CAMWorks and/or associated

components must be run in the Windows Command Prompt with Admin
privileges.
Command Prompt Window
Important Note:
For all the syntaxes and illustrative examples in this appendix for Command Line
arguments in the Windows Command Prompt, the space character will be indicated
using yellow highlights.
Command to Silently Uninstall CAMWorks

If you want to silently uninstall the CAMWorks application, then the syntax for
the command line argument that needs to be input is as follows:
Where:
• Folder_Path_to_CAMWorks_MSI_File_within_CAMWorks_Installer_Package
Package containing the *.msi file for installing the CAMWorks application.
Within the CAMWorks Installer Package, this sub-folder is named
“CAMWorks” and the msi file is named CAMWorks 2022x64.msi.
Illustrative Example
For example, if the CAMWorks Installer Package is located at “C:\Installers\
CAMWorks2022x64-XXX”, then the command line argument for uninstalling
CAMWorks based on syntax given in previous paragraph will be:
CAMWorks_2022x64.msi"_/qb-!
52 Appendix C: Silent Uninstallation of CAMWorks and Associated Programs

CAMWorks MSI based installer within ‘CAMWorks’ folder of the Installer Package
Command to Silently Uninstall CAMWorks Virtual

Machine
If you want to silently uninstall the CAMWorks Virtual Machine application, then
the syntax for the command line argument that needs to be input is as follows:
“Folder_Path_to_CAMWorksVirtualMachine_exe_File_in_CAMWorks_Installer
_Package” /x_/s_/v”/qn”
Where:
Folder_Path_to_CAMWorksVirtualMachine_exe_File_in_CAMWorks_Installer_Package
indicates the folder path to the sub-folder within the CAMWorks Installer Package
containing the *.exe file for installing the CAMWorks Virtual Machine application.
Within the CAMWorks Installer Package:
• This sub-folder is named “CAMWorksVirtualMachine”
• The exe file is named CAMWorksVirtualMachine2022x64.exe
CAMWorks Virtual Machine Exe based installer within ‘CAMWorksVirtualMachine’

folder of the Installer Package
For example, if the CAMWorks Installer Package is located at “C:\Installers\
CAMWorks2022x64-XXX”, then the command line argument for uninstalling
CAMWorksVirtualMachine based on syntax given in previous paragraph will be:

"C:\Installers\CAMWorks2022x64-XXX\CAMWorksVirtualMachine\
CAMWorksVirtualMachine2022x64.exe"_/x_/s_/v”/qn”
Command to Silently Uninstall CAMWorks License

Manager Program
To silently uninstall the CAMWorks License Manager utility program, the syntax for
the command line argument that needs to be input is as follows:
“Folder_Path_to_CAMWorksLicenseManager_exe_File_in_CAMWorks_Installer
_Package” /uninstall_/s_/f1“Folder_Path_to_Uninstall.iss_File_for_
License_Manager_in_CAMWorks_Installer_Package”
Where:
• Folder_Path_to_CAMWorksLicenseManager_exe_File_in_CAMWorks_Installer_Package
Package containing the *.exe file for installing the CAMWorks License Manager
application. Within the CAMWorks Installer Package:
- This sub-folder is named “LicenseManager”
- The exe file is named CWLicenseManagerSetup_YYYYDDMM.exe (Note that
the date appended as a suffix to the exe file name may be subject to change with
each new CAMWorks Version)
• Folder_Path_to_Uninstall.iss_File_for_License_Manager_in_CAMWorks_Installer_Package
indicates the folder path to the Uninstall.iss file within LicenseManager sub-
folder of CAMWorks Installer Package for uninstalling the CAMWorks License
Manager utility program.
*.exe and *.iss Files within ‘LicenseManager’ folder of the CAMWorks Installer Package
XXX”, then the command line argument for uninstalling CAMWorks License
Manager application based on syntax given in previous paragraph will be:
54 Appendix C: Silent Uninstallation of CAMWorks and Associated Programs

"C:\Installers \CAMWorks2022x64-XXX\LicenseManager\
CWLicenseManagerSetup_YYYYDDMM.exe"_/uninstall_/s_/f1”C:\Installers
\CAMWorks2022x64-XXX\LicenseManager\ Uninstall.iss”
Command to Silently Uninstall CAMWorks Feed &

Speed Library
If you want to silently uninstall CAMWorks Feed & Speed Library, then the syntax
for the command line argument that needs to be input is as follows:
msiexec_/x_“Folder_Path_to_CAMWorksFeedSpeedLibrary_MSI_File_in_
CAMWorks_Installer_Package” /qb-!
Where:
• Folder_Path_to_CAMWorksFeedSpeedLibrary_MSI_File_in_CAMWorks_Installer_Package
Package containing the Windows Installer Package (*.MSI) file for installing
the CAMWorks Feed & Speed Library application. Within the CAMWorks Installer
Package:
- This sub-folder is named “CAMWorksFeedSpeedLib”
- The MSI file is named CWFeedSpeedLibraryx64.msi
*.MSI Files within ‘CAMWorksFeedSpeedLib’ folder of the CAMWorks Installer Package
XXX”, then the command line argument for uninstalling CAMWorks Feed & Speed
Library based on syntax given in previous paragraph will be:
msiexec /x "C:\Installers\CAMWorks2022x64-XXX\
CAMWorksFeedSpeedLib\CWFeedSpeedLibraryx64.msi"_/qb-!
Based on the Information given in this appendix, you can create batch
files for executing the silent uninstallation process for CAMWorks and
associated Programs on Windows machines on the Floating Network.

APPENDIX D: INSTALLING OPTIONAL PROGRAMS

Several optional programs which work in supplementary capacity to CAMWorks
are available on the CAMWorks website. Some of these programs require
licensing in order to be run.
Given in this section is a list of all such optional software programs along with
their description, licensing info and installation info.
Universal Post Generator

CAMWorks uses a post processor to convert information into machine tool
specific NC code. Each post processor is designed to generate quality NC code
that meets the requirements of the machine control. The Universal Post
Generator allows you to customize the post processor for both basic and
complex code generation requirements.
Licensing for Universal Post Generator

You do not need a separately purchased license to run the Universal Post
Generator. To install this software, make sure you have CAMWorks installed on
your system.
Installing Universal Post Generator by downloading Installer

The Universal Post Generator application is provided as an Optional program in
the CAMWorks DVD. Optionally, the latest version of Universal Post Generator
application can be downloaded from the CAMWorks website.
Following are the steps to download and install Universal Post Generator from the
CAMWorks website:
1. Open the website www.camworks.com
2. Login using your Username and Password. In case you don’t have them,
then register on the CAMWorks website as explained in Chapter 1 of this
manual.
3. When you successfully login, the Downloads Area will be displayed. Click
on the link for Miscellaneous Downloads.
4. The Miscellaneous Files Downloads webpage is displayed. Click on the
hyperlink for Universal Post Generator in order download the installer.
5. After downloading the installer, run the installer and follow in instructions
given in the Installation Wizard to install the program.
56 Appendix D: Installing Optional Programs

NESTINGWorks
NESTINGWorks is an automatic, true-shape nesting program from Geometric
Americas, Inc. that easily creates fast and efficient nested layouts.
NESTINGWorks uses NestLib®, one of the fastest and most capable automatic
true-shape nesting technology engines available in the industry. It is
seamlessly integrated within SOLIDWORKS/CAMWorks Solids and allows nesting
of flat or 3D solid or sheet metal parts and assemblies. The nested output is a
SOLIDWORKS assembly file for each unique sheet layout. NESTINGWorks can
be used to create efficient layouts of metal, wood, or composite based
materials, producing the maximum number of parts from a single piece of raw
material within minutes.
Note:
- The NESTINGWorks application is available only in the English Language
version.
- The NESTINGWorks application is available only in 64-bit versions.
Licensing for NESTINGWorks

NESTINGWorks cannot be run in the absence of a valid license. Geometric
Americas Inc. does not provide any Trail period license or Evaluation license for
the NESTINGWorks application. You will have to procure the license named
Nesting from your authorized Reseller to use the NESTINGWorks application.
Installing NESTINGWorks by downloading Installer

The latest versions of the NESTINGWorks application can be downloaded from
the CAMWorks website.
Following are the steps to download and install NESTINGWorks from the
CAMWorks website:
1. Open the website www.camworks.com
2. Login using the Username and Password. In case you don’t have them, then
register on the CAMWorks website as explained in Chapter 1 of this document.
3. When you successfully login, click on the Downloads Area button.
The Downloads Area will be displayed.
4. Click on the link for NESTINGWorks Downloads.
5. Click on the appropriate hyperlink to download the NESTINGWorks installer.
6. After downloading the installer, run then installer to install the program.
Follow the simple steps given in the Installation Program to complete the
installation.
Appendix D: Installing Optional Programs 57

eDrawings
eDrawings® is a software application that renders accurate representations of
2D and 3D product designs. It offers unique capabilities like point and click
animations that makes it easy to view, interpret and understand 2D and 3D
design data.
Being an email-enabled visualization and communication tool, eDrawings
significantly eases sharing of product design information and helps in more
effective collaboration of everyone involved in product development.
Creating eDrawings files

eDrawings files provide representations of 3D models and 2D drawings created
with many of the widely used CAD systems in the industry. These eDrawings
files ePRT, eASM, eDRW are generated from CAD parts, assemblies or drawings
using the eDrawings Publisher. eDrawings files are almost 95% smaller in size
compared to the respective CAD models. These files can be opened and viewed
using the eDrawings software application.
Sr. No. SOLIDWORKS Document Corresponding eDrawings File generated

1. 2D Drawing (*slddrw) *.eDRW
2. 3D Part model (*.sldprt) *.ePRT
3. 3D Assembly (*.sldasm) *.eASM
Versions of eDrawings application

• eDrawings Viewer
The eDrawings Viewer is a free version of the eDrawings application that
allows you to view and print eDrawings files.
• eDrawings Publisher
eDrawings Publisher is a free version of the eDrawings application used to
generate eDrawings files which anyone can view. Such eDrawings Publishers
are available for all major CAD platforms including SOLIDWORKS/ CAMWorks
Solids.
• eDrawings Professional
eDrawings Professional is a paid version of the eDrawings application used to
generate eDrawings files which one can view, markup and measure using
the application.
Licensing For eDrawings
58 Appendix D: Installing Optional Programs

A valid license is required to run eDrawings application. Your CAMWorks license

must be programmed to run the CW Utilities module.
Installing eDrawing application

eDrawings is provided as an Optional Program in the CAMWorks DVD.
Following are the steps to download the eDrawings application:
1. Visit the website: www.edrawingsviewer.com
2. Download and install the eDrawings Viewer, eDrawings Publisher or
eDrawings Professional as per your requirements.
Appendix D: Installing Optional Programs 59

TROUBLESHOOTING: POTENTIAL ISSUES WHEN

UNINSTALLING CAMWORKS
Given below are potential troubleshooting issues that may occur when
manually or silently uninstalling the CAMWorks2022x64 application in manual
mode/silent mode.
Troubleshooting 1: CAMWorks Program Files may not be Deleted

After uninstalling the currently installed CAMWorks 2022 version, check whether
the CAMWorks Program Files present in the CAMWorks2022x64 folder has been
deleted or not. The typical folder location is:
C:\Program Files\CAMWorks2022x64
In some cases, this CAMWorks Program Files folder (CAMWorks2022x64) will not
get deleted on performing manual uninstallation if the installation of CAMWorks
version was performed silently.
Solution:
If the folder has not been deleted, then manually delete the CAMWorks 2022x64
folder. It is safe to do so and will not affect future upgrades to the CAMWorks
version. Even if you do not delete this folder, there will not be any issues as
the files within this folder will be overwritten by the newly installed version,
provided it is installed in the same location.
Troubleshooting 2: Multiple Listings of CAMWorks in Control Panel

If a CAMWorks 2022x64 version is installed, upgraded or uninstalled multiple
times either manually or silently, then in some very rare cases, multiple listings
of the CAMWorks 2022x64 version may be observed in the Programs & Features
window of the Control Panel.
Note that such multiple listings do not affect the functioning of CAMWorks.
Solution:
Users can uninstall the CAMWorks 2022x64 versions listed in the Programs &
Features window one at a time to get rid of multiple listings. After all listings
are uninstalled, reinstall the latest version of CAMWorks 2022x64.
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Product Version: CAMWorks 2022 SP2

2. System Requirements ............................................................................ 7

3. CAMWorks Installation Info ................................................................... 8

4. Installing CAMWorks 2022x64 ............................................................ 10

5. Important Settings after CAMWorks Installation ............................... 22

Technology Database (TechDB) Settings and Updates ............................................ 27

Appendix A: Downloading CAMWorks Installer Package ........................ 34

Appendix B: Silent Installation of CAMWorks & Associated Programs . 38

Appendix C: Silent Uninstallation of CAMWorks and Associated

Appendix D: Installing Optional Programs................................................ 56

Troubleshooting: Potential Issues when Uninstalling CAMWorks ......... 60

Table of Contents iii

Registering on the CAMWorks Website (For first time users)

Supported Microsoft Windows® Operating Systems

Supported CAD applications

3. CAMWORKS INSTALLATION INFO

CAMWorks Setup Program

ii. The Help Manuals in Adobe PDF format

iii. Data files:

Supplementary Programs in the CAMWorks Installer

8 CAMWorks Installation Info

ii. CAMWorks License Manager

Optional Programs available in CAMWorks Installer Package for

ii. CAMWorks Virtual Machine

iii. ShopFloor Document Manager

CAMWorks Installation Info 9

4. INSTALLING CAMWORKS 2022X64

Silent Installation Mode

Running the CAMWorks 2022x64 Installation Wizard

10 Installing CAMWorks 2022x64

the CAMWorks components.

5. When the Installation Wizard is displayed, click the Next button.

Installing CAMWorks 2022x64 11

Welcome Screen of CAMWorks installation Wizard

12 Installing CAMWorks 2022x64

End User License Agreement displayed within CAMWorks Installation Wizard

Installing CAMWorks 2022x64 13

CAMWorks Feedback Program Page in CAMWorks Installation Wizard

Note (Applicable only when upgrading the CAMWorks Installation on a

14 Installing CAMWorks 2022x64

• List of CAD applications in which the CAMWorks version being installed

Component Selection Page of the CAMWorks Installation Wizard

Installing CAMWorks 2022x64 15

Language Selection page of the CAMWorks Installation Wizard

16 Installing CAMWorks 2022x64

Installing CAMWorks 2022x64 17

Ready to Install page of the CAMWorks Installation Wizard

18 Installing CAMWorks 2022x64

Installing CAMWorks 2022x64 19

5. IMPORTANT SETTINGS AFTER CAMWORKS

22 Important Settings after CAMWorks Installation

CAMWorks License Configuration Dialog Box

Upgrading Multiple Versions of CAMWorks

Important Settings after CAMWorks Installation 23

CAMWorks Annual Releases listed separately in Add-Ins of SOLIDWORKS/

• If you have a CAMWorks annual version installed on a Windows machine,

24 Important Settings after CAMWorks Installation

Silent/ Manual Mode for Upgrading CAMWorks to a Newer Service Pack