Solidworks Portable: 2019

In the world of Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Dassault Systèmes’ SolidWorks stands as a colossus. It is the industry standard for mechanical engineering, product design, and simulation. However, one of the longest-standing complaints about SolidWorks is its heavy footprint: complex installation, deep registry edits, dependency on Windows system files, and a strict licensing server requirement.

1. Introduction

Some users attempt to create portability using tools like VMware ThinApp or Cameyo. These tools encapsulate an application into a single executable. However, for a software as complex as SolidWorks 2019, ThinApp wrappers are notoriously unstable. They result in: solidworks portable 2019