THE STEEL DETAILER INSTALLATION HELP

 

 

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THE STEEL DETAILER REQUIRES SOLIDWORKS TO RUN

  • TSD 2014 Works with SOLIDWORKS 2014
  • TSD 2015 Works with SOLIDWORKS 2015
  • If you have SOLIDWORKS 2014 & SOLIDWORKS 2015 Installed - Install TSD 2015
  • TSD 2014 will not work with SOLIDWORKS 2015 and TSD 2015 will not work with SOLIDWORKS 2014
  • EACH VERSION OF TSD MUST MATCH THAT OF THE VERSION OF SOLIDWORKS.

 

 


 

THE COMPLETE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

STEP 1

DOWNLOAD THE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

Before installing The Steel Detailer you will need to follow the Installation help file exactly.

Always remember to right mouse click and select run as Administration to install The Steel Detailer

 

STEP 2

INSTALL THE STEEL DETAILER

Before installing The Steel Detailer you will need to follow the Installation help file exactly.

Always remember to right mouse click and select run as Administration to install The Steel Detailer

The Steel Detailer has a Microsoft SQL Database back end. Microsoft SQL Express 2008 or Higher is required. Both the Express and full versions can be used.

When setting up the SQL Database remember the ‘sa’ account password. It will be required to install The Steel Detailer for the first time.

 

STEP 3

INSTALL THE TRIAL LIBRARY FOR THE TUTORIAL TASK PANE

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When installing the Trial Library a task pane is added to solidworks. This task pane is the portal to your learning experience.

Also there are 5 projects samples and various library models.

Please complete them in order to fully understand the software.

Remember to fill in the tutorial question at the bottom of each one so that we can gauge your experience so we can improve your learning experience.

 

 

STEP 4

Do the Tutorials in the Task Pane to Trial TSD

STEP 5

Do the Advanced Tutorials found on the Start Menu (double click the Advanced Tutorials)


 

TROUBLE SHOOTING YOUR INSTALLATION

  • The Steel Detailer looks as though it installed, but it has not shown up in the SOLIDWORKS add-Ins.

This issue usually happens because of Antivirus software stopping the registration process of TSD with SOLIDWORKS.

STEP 1 - Turn off your anti virus software for 10-15 minutes.

STEP 2 - Go to the folder C:Program FilesQuadro DesignThe Steel Detailer

For TSD 2014 - Right mouse Click on reg.exe and run as administrator.

For TSD 2015 - Right mouse Click on Register.exe and run as administrator.

If the file is not there, your antivirus software has quarantined it…

 

  • The Steel Detailer stalls in middle of the installation.

This issue usually happens because the SQL instance you have selected may be the wrong one or your MS SQL Installation has already been setup.

Use the Installation Help Guide with option 2. Download the database and attach it to the existing SQL instance.

You may need the SQL management Studio to do so. You can download it from

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=29062

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  • I have downloaded the the installation file, but it does nothing, it seems to be missing something….

This issue usually happens because of Antivirus software stripping the extension off the installing file. There should be a (.exe) at the end of the file. If there is no extension, simply add (.exe) to the end of the file and then you can continue to install. Remember to right mouse click and install as Administrator.

 

  • When trying to register online I get the following message

This means that you cannot connect to the Activation server. The general issue is because you are behind a PROXY SERVER.

You will need to get your IT Administrator to allow an exception through the firewall to access :

www.thesteeldetailer.com.au

 

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If you  have any problems installing the steel detailer please feel free to send us an email. We will be happy to help….

support@thesteeldetailer.com