Problem
DraftSight 2017 will crash if the SOLIDWORKS PDM Add-In is set to open on startup. This article provides steps to disable the SOLIDWORKS PDM Add-In upon startup in DraftSight to resolve the issue.
The following error message is seen when DraftSight is opened, and then the software automatically closes/crashes.
Solution
To resolve this issue, in DraftSight, disable the SOLIDWORKS PDM Add-in on startup.
- Go to C:\ProgramData\Dassault Systemes\DraftSight\addinConfigs
- Edit the file 'DraftSightSWPDMConnector.xml' with Notepad
- Set the startup='1' to startup='0'
- Launch DraftSight 2017 SP0
- If the user wants to use the SOLIDWORKS PDM add-in with DraftSight, then go to:
Classic Workspace mode > Tools > Add-Ins - Check the 'Active' box for the SOLIDWORKS PDM Add-In (Do not put a check in the 'Start Up' box, as this will cause the crash when launching)
The above steps should no longer cause the issue, as long as the SOLIDWORKS PDM add-in for Startup in DraftSight is disabled.
For additional support, existing customers can submit a ticket or new customers can contact Hawk Ridge Systems.
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