How do I change the default version of SOLIDWORKS?

Can you save SOLIDWORKS as older version?

A model from an earlier version of SOLIDWORKS is automatically converted to the newer version of SOLIDWORKS when you save it. 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.

How do I make SOLIDWORKS my default program?

Follow the steps below to set default file type to “All Files”:

1. In Windows > Control Panel > Default Programs > Set Associations/Associate a file type or just search Associate files in Start menu.
2. In Associate file type or protocol with a program > default applications by file type.

How do I restore a SOLIDWORKS Shortcut Key in Windows Explorer?

How to restore SOLIDWORKS file shortcut options in Windows…

1. SOLIDWORKS option missing on right click.
2. Rename SOLIDWORKS file extension registries.
3. SOLIDWORKS option available when right-clicking on files in file explorer.

Can you open old SOLIDWORKS file in new version?

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 save a 2021 SOLIDWORKS file as an older version?

To save all open documents that have been modified since they were last saved, click Save All (Standard toolbar) or File > Save All. A model from an earlier version of the SOLIDWORKS software is automatically converted to the newer version of the SOLIDWORKS software when you save it.

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.

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 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.

What is a SolidWorks application file?

SolidWorks is a CAD software developed by Dassault Systèmes. SolidWorks file extensions are. .sldprt (part) .sldasm (assembly)

What is Solidworks Explorer?

SOLIDWORKS Explorer is a file management tool designed to help you perform such tasks as renaming, replacing, and copying SOLIDWORKS files. You can show a document’s references, search for documents using a variety of criteria, and list all the places where a document is used.

How do I open a solidworks utility file?

SOLIDWORKS File Utilities can be accessed by right-clicking on a SOLIDWORKS file in File Explorer. File Utilities can also be accessed from the search tab in the SOLIDWORKS task pane. To access this, select files and models in the search command found in the upper right corner of your screen.

How do I install utilities in Solidworks?

Installing SOLIDWORKS File Utilities



SOLIDWORKS File Utilities functionality installs by default when you install SOLIDWORKS. The Installation Manager controls this. If it is missing, review your installation settings (Control Panel > Programs and Features > SOLIDWORKS > Modify/Change) and add it back in.