How do I save a document in Solidworks?

How do I save a SOLIDWORKS file to my desktop?

By default, in the 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS native app, your SOLIDWORKS data is saved to the cloud-based 3DEXPERIENCE platform. With the FD07 release, you can save SOLIDWORKS parts, assemblies and drawings to your desktop with File> Save, Save to This PC. Select the correct file format.

Where are SOLIDWORKS files saved?

Default File Locations

How do I save a read only file in SOLIDWORKS?

Saving All Modified Documents

With all documents selected, click Save All in the Save Modified Documents dialog box. Read-only documents and documents saved by other users during your session are indicated in the dialog box. Select Do not save read-only documents to avoid overwriting read-only files.

How do you save a SOLIDWORKS file online?

You can save files from the browser to your Home Folder and then clicking any file on your Home Folder will download it to your local machine. To download files: Save the files in Home Folder. In the dialog box, click the file you want to download.

How do you copy a File in Solidworks?

Two methods of copying SOLIDWORKS features: The first is to hold down the CTRL key, then drag & drop the feature to where you want to copy it to. The second method is to use CTRL+C, then pick where you want it to paste to and use CTRL+V.

What does save locally do?

The Local Save As option allows you to save the document in the local system or in the network share. To save a document locally: Select the document you want to send and click the icon.

How do I browse files in SOLIDWORKS?

Browsing Open Documents

1. Click Window, and click the document that you want to open. To see a preview of the document and its file path, hover over the menu item for the document. The preview and file path appear in a large tile.
2. Use the Open Documents browser: Click Window > Browse Open Documents or press Ctrl + Tab.

Where are SOLIDWORKS blocks stored?

folder in the FeatureManager design tree. The block is created in the local drawing. You can also save the block to file.

How do I copy an assembly in SOLIDWORKS?

If you’re working with a single file you can use the options ‘Save as Copy and Continue’ and ‘Save as Copy and Open’ to duplicate files. ‘Save as Copy and Continue’ saves a file with the new name but leaves the old one on screen.

How do I open a .sldasm file?

Programs that open or reference SLDASM files

1. Dassault Systemes SolidWorks.
2. Dassault Systemes SolidWorks eDrawings Viewer.
3. Autodesk Fusion 360.
4. Okino Computer Graphics PolyTrans.

What is a Sldasm file?

What is SLDASM file? SLDASM filename suffix is mostly used for SolidWorks Assembly Format files. SolidWorks Assembly Format format was developed by Dassault Systemes. SLDASM file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Mac OS, Windows system platform.

Why is SOLIDWORKS opening as read-only?

The most common cause of this issue is a conflict between the way SOLIDWORKS handles multi-user environments and the way that SOLIDWORKS PDM does. SOLIDWORKS uses its built-in Collaboration features, which mark a file as read-only in the SOLIDWORKS System to prevent two users from modifying it at the same time.

Is there a free SOLIDWORKS?

Currently, there are two options available to try SOLIDWORKS for free. The first option is through MySolidWorks which offers an online product trial of the latest version of SOLIDWORKS Premium, all from within your browser.

How much is a SOLIDWORKS license?

The price for one license of SolidWorks Standard is $3995 with an annual maintenance fee of $1295.

How do I download a SOLIDWORKS trial?

Getting the SOLIDWORKS Free Trial

First go to my.solidworks.com/try-solidworks and select the CREATE ID button to create a free SOLIDWORKS online account — and follow the steps in the browser to create a new online account.