Then you can install a fresh cut of the new version. To avoid any possible interference between major versions, we recommend uninstalling the current version completely. We will use this convention throughout this article.
For instance, technically upgrading SOLIDWORKS refers to moving major versions like 2017 to 2018, while updating refers to service pack changes. With the latest buzz about new versions of SOLIDWORKS, it’s easy to get confused about some of the basics when it comes to upgrading to a newer version.
