Problem
This article goes over how to check a SOLIDWORKS file for which version of SOLIDWORKS it was last saved in.
Solution
Check the file's last saved year version through the file's Properties in the Windows File Explorer with the steps below:
- Open Windows File Explorer
- Go to the location of the desired file to check
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Right-click on the file and select "Properties"
- In the Properties dialog box, go to the Details tab
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Under the File section, there is a row with the version information called "SW Last saved with"
If the version reported is "Future Version", the file may have been saved with a newer version of SOLIDWORKS than what is installed, or there is an issue caused by having multiple versions installed.
Try the following on the newest version of SOLIDWORKS installed:
- How to Repair SOLIDWORKS – Hawk Ridge Systems,
- How to restore SOLIDWORKS File Associations – Hawk Ridge Systems Support
- Restart Windows File Explorer through the Task Manager
For additional support, existing customers can submit a ticket or new customers can contact Hawk Ridge Systems.
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