Problem
This article will go over how to turn on Auto-Recover in SOLIDWORKS. This is useful for recovering a file when SOLIDWORKS closes unexpectedly. For Information on loading an Auto-Recover file, review this article: How to Load an Auto-Recover File after SOLIDWORKS Crashes – Hawk Ridge Systems
Solution
Auto-Recover can be set up with the steps below:
- Open SOLIDWORKS and navigate to Options > System Options > Backup/Recover
- Check the box for "Save auto-recover information every" and specify a value in minutes.
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Click the "..." button to specify a folder for the auto-recover files to save in. Note: This folder location must be a local folder and not on a Network drive or Cloud drive.
SOLIDWORKS will now start saving auto-recover files in the folder specified with a .swar file type extension. The files are closed and deleted when the active SOLIDWORKS files are saved.
For additional support, existing customers can submit a ticket or new customers can contact Hawk Ridge Systems.
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