1. Backup: Please make sure to back up your current projects, parts, components and configuration files before starting the downgrade. These backups will help you avoid data loss during the downgrade.
2. Installation of SolidWorks20 18: Please visit the official website of SolidWorks or contact your authorized dealer to download the SolidWorks20 18 installation program. According to your operating system (WindowsXP, Windows7, Windows 10, etc. ), select the corresponding installation program.
3. Uninstall SolidWorks2022: Please uninstall SolidWorks2022 before installing SolidWorks20 18. You can uninstall through the "uninstall program" function in the control panel.
4. Install SolidWorks20 18: Run the downloaded installation program and complete the installation of SolidWorks20 18 according to the prompts of the installation wizard. During the installation, please make sure that you choose to install in a directory different from other SolidWorks versions to avoid file conflicts.
5. Import data: After SolidWorks20 18 is installed, the backed-up projects, parts, assemblies and configuration files can be imported into the newly installed version of 20 18. It is important to note that when importing parts and assemblies, make sure to select the correct file format.
6. Update plug-ins and drivers: update plug-ins and drivers in SolidWorks20 18 as needed. This helps to ensure that your software works properly and works with other related software.
7. Testing: Please test SolidWorks20 18 after the downgrade to ensure that all functions can run normally. During the test, please pay special attention to the problems encountered in SolidWorks2022 to ensure that these problems are solved after the downgrade.