How to associate .dwg file types to X2 in XP?

[FP1]

I want to just click on a .dwg file and have X2 open with that file. I have tried many ways to associate .dwg files to X2 in WinXP Pro but can't get it to work. What am I missing?

[jctjct]

In Windows Explorer:

(At the top) Tools, Folder Options

File Types tab,

click on DWG,

then click the Change button and find Mastercam.

 

Works for me.

[FP1]

Been there, done that. After I pick Mastercam (McamX2mastercam.exe) with the "browse" button the other pop up comes back showing the list of available programs but mcam is not there and if I continue anyway it doesn't work. The list seemed to be programs that were in the "program files" directory. I created a short cut to Mcam.exe and placed it in the "program files" directory. Then it showed up in the list and I could pick it. However now when I click on a .dwg file I get an alarm that says "filename.dwg is not a valid Win32 application". If I open Mcam first and do file open on the .dwg file it opens just fine (file is ok).

[FP1]

Got it. tools/folder options/file types tab/restore/advanced/action-new/type in open for action/application used to perform action, use browse button normally.

[Storkman]

Yup, you need to do it through advanced to get the Mastercam editor associated too.