SOLIDWORKS Missing MSSTDFMT.DLL File with Runtime Error 713

Matthew Fisher
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Problem

When installing SOLIDWORKS, there are several .dlls that must be registered in order to use the program properly. One .dll that has been found to have trouble registering in SOLIDWORKS 2018 or older (or is completely missing during the installation process) is MSSTDFMT.DLL. This issue has not been seen in SOLIDWORKS 2019 or newer. This can result in having some tools failing to execute, with the following error:
"Run-time error '713': Class not registered. You need the following file to be installed on your machine. MSSTDFMT.DLL"

Runtime error 713 popup

Solution

  1. Download MSSTDFMT.DLL from the article below
  2. Move the .dll to C:\windows\syswow64\

  3. In the Windows Start Menu, type "cmd" without quotations into the Windows search field, and right-click on the Command Prompt application to select "Run as administrator". 

    Search for CMD in Windows Search and right click on Command Prompt to launch it as Administrator
  4. Type the following command and then press Enter to run the command: 
    regsvr32 C:\windows\syswow64\MSSTDFMT.DLL
  5. Launch SOLIDWORKS to retest the issue

For additional support, existing customers can submit a ticket or new customers can contact Hawk Ridge Systems.

 

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