Can not open future version SOLIDWORKS?

Can you open a SOLIDWORKS 2022 file in 2021?

Parts and assemblies saved in the SOLIDWORKS 2022 format can be opened in SOLIDWORKS 2021 SP5 in a simplified format with limited capabilities. To be fully compatible, all users should be on the new version.

Can you open a SOLIDWORKS 2021 file in 2020?

The Previous Release Interoperability functionality allows 2021 parts and assemblies to be opened in SOLIDWORKS 2020 SP5, with limited functionality.

Can I open SOLIDWORKS 2020 files in older versions?

The last service pack of an earlier release can open files from the next year’s SOLIDWORKS. For example, you could use SOLIDWORKS 2019 SP5 to open and work with SOLIDWORKS 2020 files. We call this Future Version Files. You can still create parts, assemblies and drawings with a future version but in a limited function.

Can you save as older version of SOLIDWORKS?

You cannot do a save as to an earlier version, and you cannot open the newer version with an older version of SOLIDWORKS, with one exception. You can open part and assembly files in read-only mode in Service Pack 5 of the previous release.

How do I update SOLIDWORKS to 2022?

In SOLIDWORKS, click > Check for Updates. In Windows, click Start > SOLIDWORKS Installation Manager > Check for Updates.

How do I install an older version of SOLIDWORKS?

Using the script to uninstall

1. Download the script from the link above.
2. Turn on File name extensions in the Windows Explorer.
3. Rename the file from a .txt to a .bat file.
4. Right-click on the file and run it as administrator.
5. Install the older version of SOLIDWORKS.

How do I upgrade to new version of SOLIDWORKS?

In the SOLIDWORKS application, click Help > Check for Updates . In Windows, click Start > Programs > SOLIDWORKS Installation Manager > Check for Updates.

Is SOLIDWORKS 2021 backwards compatible?

Important: Files saved in SOLIDWORKS 2021 are not backwards compatible with earlier versions. Files saved in earlier versions of SOLIDWORKS can be opened and reviewed with later versions. Students using earlier releases of SOLIDWORKS will not be able to open any files saved in 2021.

How do I activate my SOLIDWORKS 2021 license?

To activate a SolidNetWork license:

1. Start the SolidNetWork License Manager by clicking Start > SOLIDWORKS Tools version > SolidNetWork License Manager Server.
2. If you have not yet activated the SolidNetWork license, click Yes to activate.

How do you tell what version of SOLIDWORKS a file is?

You can access the file version from SOLIDWORKS Explorer, Enterprise PDM file properties, and from File > Properties in an open SOLIDWORKS document. The version is also visible in the Details pane in Windows Explorer when you select a SOLIDWORKS document.

What is the latest service pack for SOLIDWORKS 2020?

Service Pack 5.0



Microsoft SQL Server^® 2019 is supported beginning with SOLIDWORKS 2020 and SOLIDWORKS PDM 2020.