Can you open old SOLIDWORKS File in new version?

Can SOLIDWORKS 2020 open older files?

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 open a future SOLIDWORKS file on an older version?

You cannot edit future version SOLIDWORKS parts or assemblies in Service Pack 5 of the previous release. You can use future version parts and assemblies in drawings and assemblies of Service Pack 5 of the previous release.

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 you open old SOLIDWORKS files in New SOLIDWORKS?

When you open one or more documents that are not yet saved in the current version of SOLIDWORKS, click Older Version File (Standard toolbar) to update the documents. The Save Modified Documents dialog box appears. Search ‘Older Version File’ in the SOLIDWORKS Knowledge Base.

How do I open an older version of SOLIDWORKS?

To view versions and revisions of files:

1. Select the file.
2. Do one of the following: Click Display > History . Select the version or revision and click Get. Click Actions > Get Latest Version . You can choose to work only with the latest versions of files by setting the Always work with latest version option.

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.

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 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.

How do I upgrade to new version of SOLIDWORKS?

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

How do I activate SOLIDWORKS license 2021?

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.

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.

How do I downgrade my SOLIDWORKS service pack?

To roll back an individual installation to a previous service pack release in the current major release family, uninstall the service pack version currently installed on the computer and then re-install the earlier version.

Can SOLIDWORKS 2020 be saved 2019?

NO! It is not possible to save files with all history to an older version. The only way to open newer files is one version backwards from this, where we save the peaks.