Problem
Sometimes corruption occurs that prevents SolidWorks files from being saved. There is a way to recreate the file with the exact same features and components without having to recreate it from scratch.
Solution 1: Part Files
- Open up a new blank part file
- Go to Insert > Part and browse to the corrupted part file to insert it
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In the Insert Part Property Manager, select the option for "Break link to original part" under the "Link" section and hit the green checkmark
- Now that the features are inserted into the new part file, recreate the Part Configurations, and save the file from File> Save
Solution 2: Assembly Files
- Open up a new blank assembly
- Insert the original assembly as a subassembly
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Right-click on the subassembly and click on "Dissolve Subassembly"
Solution 3: Drawing Files
- Open a new blank drawing
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Right-click on the sheet in the original drawing and select Copy
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Go to the new drawing, then right-click on an existing sheet and select Paste
- Repeat steps 2-3 for additional Drawing Sheets that need to be copied from the broken file
For additional support, existing customers can submit a ticket or new customers can contact Hawk Ridge Systems.
Comments
These steps above can also work for files that are corrupt without an error message(file specific). Specifically for files where a feature is not working as it should. Such files might be considered file specific issues and should consider the steps above before considering to redo the work.
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