Here is the reality check. While SOLIDWORKS 2022 runs smoothly with modified setups, the SOLIDWORKS Toolbox (standard parts like bolts, bearings) and Updates (SP5.0) can be finicky. If you are running a version that bypasses standard handshakes, applying Service Pack 5.0—which fixed a lot of the crashing related to "Save As" commands—requires a manual approach. Should You Run SOLIDWORKS 2022 via Non-Standard Methods? Let’s be practical. SOLIDWORKS 2022 is mature. By late 2023, it is considered the "stable legacy" version, while 2023 and 2024 push the envelope.
Regardless of how you acquired the software, always ensure your Graphics Driver is on the "SOLIDWORKS Certified" list. 2022 is very sensitive to Studio drivers vs. Game Ready drivers. Get that right, and the software sings. Have you run SOLIDWORKS 2022 in a non-standard environment? How was your stability with large assemblies? Let us know in the comments below. Solidsquad Solidworks 2022
October 11, 2023 Category: CAD Workflow / Tech Analysis Here is the reality check