Are you trying to use the Solidworks application, but are you getting the error message 'invalid inconsistent license key'?
Solidworks is CAD software that is available for different operating systems, such as Windows, MacOS X, and Linux. It is a 3D CAD software that allows you to create 3D models, perform design calculations and create mechanical drawings.
We also use it for creating manufacturing drawings, computer-aided engineering, and virtual reality projects.
Solidworks has a few versions and they are Solidworks 2018, Solidworks 2019, Solidworks 2020, Solidworks 2021, and Solidworks 2022. These versions are available in different price ranges.
For example, they price the Standard version of Solidworks at $3995 while they price the Premium version of this software at $7995. The premium version of this software offers many advanced features that are not available in the standard version of this software.
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When you try to access your Solidworks account through your computer or your smartphone or tablet, you might encounter error code Invalid Inconsistent license key when you try to sign in or access your account information.
This error can occur when there is an issue with your account information or it can occur because of an issue with your network connection or internet connection.
In addition to these issues, sometimes other applications on your computer can interfere with the proper functioning of Solidworks on your computer.
To fix this error, you need to try a few solutions.
The first solution is to reactivate the license of Solidworks software. You can activate your Solidworks license by using the serial number that you purchased with the software.
Go to “Solidworks License Manager” and click the “Reactivate Licenses” button at the top right corner of the screen. Enter your serial number and click the “Activate” button.
It will bring the updated subscription date to your account. You can also try to reset your password and you can also contact Solidworks support.
The second solution is to disable the CAM add-ins and the Solidworks plug-ins. You can disable these add-ins and plug-ins by going to “Solidworks Add-Ins” then to “CAM” and then to “Solidworks Plug-Ins”.
The third solution is to update your Solidworks software. If you have a Windows operating system, you can go to “Solidworks Download Center” and download the latest version of the software.
If none of these solutions work, you can contact Solidworks support. They will be able to help you with the issue.
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