Problem opening files when clicking on them in windows explorer
Problem opening files when clicking on them in windows explorer
(OP)
The subject line maybe a little confusing, but I run into an error every time I try to load a file by double clicking on it say in Windows Explorer or an folder for that matter.
If I open the file through solidworks I don't have a problem (File -> Open). As well if solidworks is already loaded and running, I can then click on the part in windows explorer and it will load fine.
The error is more of a windows error more than a solidworks error as the error dialog box is common to windows XP The error mentions Windows cannot find the file specified and then it lists the path of the file.
I am using Windows XP SP2 with solidworks 2007 SP2. Intel P4 3.2G, 1 G of RAM.
If I open the file through solidworks I don't have a problem (File -> Open). As well if solidworks is already loaded and running, I can then click on the part in windows explorer and it will load fine.
The error is more of a windows error more than a solidworks error as the error dialog box is common to windows XP The error mentions Windows cannot find the file specified and then it lists the path of the file.
I am using Windows XP SP2 with solidworks 2007 SP2. Intel P4 3.2G, 1 G of RAM.






RE: Problem opening files when clicking on them in windows explorer
RE: Problem opening files when clicking on them in windows explorer
RE: Problem opening files when clicking on them in windows explorer
Jeff Mirisola, CSWP
CAD Administrator
SW '07 SP2.0, Dell M90, Intel 2 Duo Core, 2GB RAM, nVidia 2500M
http://designsmarter.typepad.com/jeffs_blog
RE: Problem opening files when clicking on them in windows explorer
My home PC does not have a certified video card. Does yours?
RE: Problem opening files when clicking on them in windows explorer
Try this, click on a SW file, OK the error, then click on it again and it will open.
RE: Problem opening files when clicking on them in windows explorer
RE: Problem opening files when clicking on them in windows explorer
RE: Problem opening files when clicking on them in windows explorer
Go to FILE TYPES tab. Check to see if SolidWorks extensions are listed, if not, create them new.
Chris
SolidWorks 06 5.1/PDMWorks 06
AutoCAD 06
ctopher's home (updated 10-27-06)
RE: Problem opening files when clicking on them in windows explorer
Scott Baugh, CSWP
www.scottjbaugh.com
FAQ731-376
RE: Problem opening files when clicking on them in windows explorer
RE: Problem opening files when clicking on them in windows explorer
Chris
SolidWorks 06 5.1/PDMWorks 06
AutoCAD 06
ctopher's home (updated 10-27-06)
RE: Problem opening files when clicking on them in windows explorer
RE: Problem opening files when clicking on them in windows explorer
Chris
SolidWorks 06 5.1/PDMWorks 06
AutoCAD 06
ctopher's home (updated 10-27-06)