> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://tiscad.gitbook.io/tiscad-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://tiscad.gitbook.io/tiscad-docs/licensing/offline-license-activation.md).

# Offline License Activation

If your SOLIDWORKS® workstation doesn’t have internet access, you can activate **QuickInsert** manually using the **Offline Activation** method.

❓ **When to use Offline Activation?**\
Use this option if your computer is behind a strict firewall, company network, or has no internet access during activation.

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#### 🧭 How to Activate Your License Offline

**1️⃣ Open QuickInsert and Access the License Form**

* Open **SOLIDWORKS®** and go to the **QuickInsert** tab.
* Click on the **License** button to open the **License Activation Form.**

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<p align="center">📸 <em>QuickInsert tab with License button highlighted</em></p>

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**2️⃣ Open Offline Activation and Generate Request File**

* Go to the **Offline Activation** tab.
* Click **“Generate and save request file…”**
* Choose where you want to save the file.

The file will be saved with a name similar to:\
`QuickInsert_Request_20251107132440.reqqifc`

This file contains your **machine ID** and other details needed to generate a license specific to your computer.

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<p align="center">📸 <em>Offline Activation tab with Generate Request File button highlighted</em></p>

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**3️⃣ Send Request File and Upload License Key**

* **Send the request file (**`QuickInsert_Request_00000000.reqqifc)` to **<info@tiscad.com>**
* We’ll generate your **license key file (`license.key`)** and send it to you by email.
* Once received, click **“Upload license key…”** in the same tab and select the file.

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<p align="center">📸 <em>Upload License Key button in Offline Activation tab</em></p>

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#### 🧾 Activation Info

* The license is tied to your **machine hardware ID**
* One license = **one device**
* If you need to **transfer** your license to another device, please contact us at **<info@tiscad.com>**

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#### ❗ Activation Issues?

If activation is not successful:

* Try **restarting SOLIDWORKS®** and check again
* Ensure you’re using the **correct license file**
* If the issue persists, contact **<info@tiscad.com>**

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#### 🎉 You’re All Set!

Once the license is successfully uploaded and activated, **QuickInsert** will be fully unlocked — ready to use without any limitations.