SolidWorks Add-In installation guide
How to Install the Nora IPLM SolidWorks Add-In
Install the Nora IPLM SolidWorks Add-In to bring PLM access, CAD upload, and lifecycle actions into your SolidWorks workspace.
01Open the Desktop Widget+
Open the Desktop Widget.
02Download Desktop Services+
Click on the three-dot menu and select Download Desktop Services.
03Install Desktop Services+
Run the Nora IPLM Desktop Services installer and proceed through setup.
04Select SolidWorks+
Update the CAD Add-Ins URL and select SolidWorks to install and integrate the add-in.
05Configure and launch+
Confirm the service is running, configure settings, and launch Nora IPLM Desktop Services.
Bring PLM into SolidWorks
The powerful Nora IPLM Add-In for SolidWorks
The Nora IPLM Add-In for SolidWorks brings essential Product Lifecycle Management actions directly into the CAD workspace.
After Desktop Services is installed and SolidWorks is selected during setup, engineers can connect design data with Nora IPLM, manage files, and keep product information synchronized without leaving SolidWorks.
Follow the source guide
How to Install the Nora IPLM SolidWorks Add-In
Follow these steps in the same order as the Word document.
Open the Desktop Widget.
Click on the three-dot menu (⋮) and select “Download Desktop Services”.
Double-click on the “Nora IPLM Desktop Services v1.6.1” package to begin the installation, then click “Next” to proceed.
Choose the desired installation directory. Update the CAD Add-Ins URL as required, then select SolidWorks to install and integrate the add-in.
Note: In place of the Nora IPLM’s "URL", enter your tenant’s URL.
When prompted, accept the UAC (User Account Control) request to continue.
Note: The prompt may appear minimized—activate it from the taskbar if needed.
Select a folder in the C drive and click “OK” to proceed with the installation.
Click “Finish” to complete the installation process.
Double-click on the “Nora IPLM Desktop Services” icon on your desktop to launch the application.
Confirm the application is running by checking for its icon in the system tray.
Right click, configure the settings and then launch Nora IPLM Desktop Services.
Note: In place of the Nora IPLM’s "URL", enter your tenant’s URL.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers for teams setting up Nora IPLM documentation workflows.
What does the Nora IPLM SolidWorks Add-In do?
It adds Nora IPLM product data management capabilities directly inside SolidWorks so engineers can work with CAD data, structures, revisions, and related information from the CAD environment.
Do I need Desktop Services before using the SolidWorks Add-In?
Yes. Desktop Services must be installed and running so the SolidWorks Add-In can communicate with Nora IPLM.
Where do I select SolidWorks during installation?
Select SolidWorks in the CAD Add-Ins section of the Desktop Services setup or configuration workflow.
Which Nora IPLM URL should be used?
Use your organization's Nora IPLM tenant URL wherever the installer or settings screen asks for the Nora IPLM URL.
How can I confirm the installation worked?
Launch Desktop Services, open SolidWorks, and confirm the Nora IPLM Add-In or pane is available from inside the SolidWorks interface.
Install the Nora IPLM SolidWorks Add-In.
The powerful Nora IPLM Add-In for SolidWorks is designed to bring Product Lifecycle Management directly into your CAD environment.