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to open 2007 version file in 2006 version of solidworks

to open 2007 version file in 2006 version of solidworks

to open 2007 version file in 2006 version of solidworks

(OP)
hello
i have couple of files that were created in solid works 2007.wehn i try to open them in solidworks 2006
i get a message saying that this is future version file and thus cannot open
is there any way out to open this files in solid works 2006 version.

can you kindly help me out with this
thanking
you
regards
kartik

RE: to open 2007 version file in 2006 version of solidworks

You can't....

If you need to get into SW2006 you will have to do a Save As to a step, iges or parasolid file.  However, when you open in SW2006 you will have a dumb solid with not feature tree history.

All the major 3D CAD systems are not backwards compatible.

This question gets asked weekly on this and every other SW forum on the internet.  Be sure to search first or check the FAQ's here for your questions.

Cheers,

Anna Wood
SW2008 SP3.0, Windows Vista SP1
IBM ThinkPad T61p, T7800, FX570M, 4 gigs of RAM
http://designsmarter.typepad.com/solidmuse
http://www.phxswug.com

RE: to open 2007 version file in 2006 version of solidworks

(OP)
Thanks anna
I will surely check FAQs.
but its sad to know that its not backward compatible.
thanks
 

RE: to open 2007 version file in 2006 version of solidworks

kartikmech,
Anna is correct. The search in the forum will bring up lots of discussion on this topic.

Quote (AnnaWood):

All the major 3D CAD systems are not backwards compatible
Anna, AutoCAD can "save as" back to older versions.
But I don't consider it as a "major 3D CAD system". ;)

Chris
SolidWorks/PDMWorks 08 3.1
AutoCAD 06/08
ctopher's home (updated 10-07-07)

RE: to open 2007 version file in 2006 version of solidworks

Yeeewwwww!  AutoCAD 2D CAD medieval drafting.  Definately not one of the major 3D CAD systems.

I say that with the first 10 years or so of my career having done stone-age manual board drafting.... surprised

What, Anna, you have been around since the stone-age?

Yes, some days it feels like it.  Yeeoowwwww!

Cheers,

Anna Wood
SW2008 SP3.0, Windows Vista SP1
IBM ThinkPad T61p, T7800, FX570M, 4 gigs of RAM
http://designsmarter.typepad.com/solidmuse
http://www.phxswug.com

RE: to open 2007 version file in 2006 version of solidworks

rofl

Chris
SolidWorks/PDMWorks 08 3.1
AutoCAD 06/08
ctopher's home (updated 10-07-07)

RE: to open 2007 version file in 2006 version of solidworks

Anna,
If you've been around since the stone-age, shouldn't that "Yeeoowwwww!" be "Yabbadabbadoo" ?

Next time you see Wilma and Betty, tell them I say Hi.

cheers

RE: to open 2007 version file in 2006 version of solidworks

CBL,

I am forgetting my childhood.  Used to love to watch the Flintstones on Saturday mornings.....

Yabbadabbadoo......  smile

Cheers,

Anna Wood
SW2008 SP3.0, Windows Vista SP1
IBM ThinkPad T61p, T7800, FX570M, 4 gigs of RAM
http://designsmarter.typepad.com/solidmuse
http://www.phxswug.com

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