If it isn’t broke, don’t try to fix it. Installing Service Packs

Today I was on the SolidWorks Forums and got to thinking about installing Service Packs (SP) in SolidWorks.

I was wondering if users run right out to the SolidWorks Customer Portal and just download the latest and greatest SP or do they look at the bug fixes (SPR) and make their decision on that.

When I get a e-mail (or whatever) telling me there is a new SP ready, I will wait a few days to even look at the Fixed SPR list.  The reason I do this is usually there is a lot of traffic on that site when a SP update is announced and I don’t want to even attempt to download the patch.

Next, I see if there are any fixed SPR’s that will affect us.  If there isn’t, I won’t even bother upgrading.  Currently, I’m running on SP 3.0.  All of my users are fine (at least I think so cause there isn’t a line outside my office) so I don’t touch my installation.

If you do upgrade, make sure you test the install before deploying it.  You don’t want to have a user come by and tell you his macro worked yesterday and it doesn’t today.  I’ve been there and done that.  That user will haunt you until it’s fixed..:-)

Bottom line is if all is good in your SolidWorks World, then just let it be.  You;ll be glad you did.

1. August 2009Admin, Tip and Tricks 3 Comments »