I cannot open a SLDDRW file. What should I do? Help!
Virtually anyone has encountered some problems with opening unknown files while working on a computer. It can be very frustrating. Yet such problems, not only with SLDDRW files, can be addressed in a standard way. Follow the steps below and we can guarantee that your problem with opening SLDDRW will be resolved!
SLDDRW File Extension
- File type SolidWorks Drawing Format
- File developer Dassault Systemes
- File category CAD Files
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What is a(n) SLDDRW file?
The SLDDRW format was developed by SolidWorks for the use of 3D graphic design software. Files with this format store a 2D drawing made in one of the SolidWorks tools. It is vector-based, using geometric shapes instead of pixels.
How to open SLDDRW file?
If given user account does not have necessary permissions to open files with SLDDRW extension, it is highly probable that no program that supports given files is installed on the users’ system. Below is a list of actions user should pursue in order to resolve most common problems.
Step 1. Download and install application that supports SLDDRW files
After the application has been installed, the system should automatically open SLDDRW files with given application. Below is the list of relevant programs along with operating systems they are available for:
Programs that support SLDDRW files
Step 2. Verify whether SLDDRW files are associated with appropriate software
It is possible that an application that supports SLDDRW files is not associated with such files. In such case, the program should by manually associated with SLDDRW files (right-click on the file icon → Properties → General Tab → In submenu "Open with" and click on "Change" button. System will display a list of suggested programs that support SLDDRW files. Choose the application by checking the box "Always use the selected application to open this kind of files". System will store this information in its registry and use it to open SLDDRW files with the selected program.
Changing SLDDRW file association in registry
File association for SLDDRW files can be edited manually by editing appropriate entry in Windows System Registry. However, it is discouraged as it may introduce errors to registry if not done properly and may even damage the system.
Step 3. Check SLDDRW file for other errors
- SLDDRW file was not copied properly from storage medium.
- Antivirus application prevents opening SLDDRW files. In that case it is recommended to exercise extreme caution and recover or delete infected SLDDRW file. It is also advised to scan the entire system for malicious software and viruses with antivirus software.
- For SLDDRW files downloaded from the internet it is advised to check if the file has been downloaded completely and is not corrupted. If not, the file should be re-downloaded.
