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failed to save error

failed to save error

(OP)
Hi all,
We recently upgraded to SW2009 from 2007. Recently I have been unable to save an assembly (failed to save error message). In 2007, I downloaded a macro which rebuilt all configurations when I got this message, then was able to save. This does not seem to work in 2009. I can save parts however, apparently.
Any ideas?

RE: failed to save error


Are you saving locally or across a network, the latter can cause this error.

It's also worth checking the "References" button in the "Open" dialog box before you load the assembly, make sure it's not pulling a part off another computer that may be running when you load but switched off later when you try and save

Also, if you've got multi-users, someone else may have already got a part open, so you get a read-only copy and the dreaded error message when you save!
 

Trevor Clarke. (R & D) Scientific Instruments.Somerset. UK

SW2009x64 SP4.0 Intel Core i7 2.94Ghz, 12Gb Ram, NVIDIA Quadro FX3700 Driver: 6.14.11.8246
SW2009x64 SP4.0 Intel Core 2 Duo 3.17Ghz, 8Gb Ram NVIDIA Quadro FX3700 Driver: 6.14.11.8246  

RE: failed to save error

Which SP of SW09 are you using?

SP4 fixed a problem in SP3 which caused the Failed to Save error when creating chamfers. If you can't update to SP4, a hot fix for SP3 can be downloaded from the Knowledge Base in the SolidWorks Customer Portal; search for S-037246, then click on Solution S-037246.

RE: failed to save error

If you have Configurations switch to another one and rebuild and try your save again.

If you use Configure Features there is a rebuild all configs option but going 1 by 1 may be more stable.

Michael

RE: failed to save error

(OP)
Hi all,
It appears my failed to save issues were caused from a part in which I created chamfers in, from the assembly where the part lives. I ended up deleting the part and was able to save. We are in sp3 currently.
Thanks to all

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