Not asking to find file anymore
Not asking to find file anymore
(OP)
Using SWX 2005 SP1.1
I have an assembly made up of about 10 parts.
I took those parts and moved them to other directories, but left the assembly where it was.
I have done this before and it used to, when I opened the file, say it couldn't find file, and then would ask me to find it. I would then redirect it to the new location.
Now it has not been asking and it just supresses them.
When I right click on the part name and select 'set to resolved', it thinks for a minute but then it just stays the same. It doesn't ask me to find the file that way either.
Is there something I am doing wrong?
Thanks
I have an assembly made up of about 10 parts.
I took those parts and moved them to other directories, but left the assembly where it was.
I have done this before and it used to, when I opened the file, say it couldn't find file, and then would ask me to find it. I would then redirect it to the new location.
Now it has not been asking and it just supresses them.
When I right click on the part name and select 'set to resolved', it thinks for a minute but then it just stays the same. It doesn't ask me to find the file that way either.
Is there something I am doing wrong?
Thanks






RE: Not asking to find file anymore
In the future, use SWx Explorer to move files around. This way, they will not lose their references.
RE: Not asking to find file anymore
As MElam suggests, SW Explorer is the easier way, however it cannot move files, at least not in SW2004. It can only rename, replace & copy files. So basically it does what I explained above, but in a more user friendly GUI.
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RE: Not asking to find file anymore
I ended up rebooting and now it is working like it used to. Strange.
Thanks for the 'saveas' and opening the files first option. I will try those in the future.
I typically try to use Solidworks Explorer as much as possible, but I have been having problems with it since I switched to 2005. When I go to rename a file and hit the button 'find where used' it never finds anything even though I know there are things. Hence the opening the file and redirecting method.
I'm just not sure if it's the files I am working on, received from another company, or if it is a problem with SE.
Thanks
RE: Not asking to find file anymore
Making the best use of this Forum. FAQ559-716
How to get answers to your SW questions. FAQ559-1091
Helpful SW websites every user should be aware of. FAQ559-520