Can't open solidworks file

[Nils N]

I'm trying to open a Solidworks file, ".sldprt "and keep getting the message "Cannot find Parasolid data in Solidworks file" is there a reson I can't open Solidworks any more?

 

I'm running X4 MU1 Multiaxis

[Scott Lundin Shopware Inc.]

X4 MU3 will open Solidworks 2010 sldprt files. You will need X5 to open Solidworks 2011 sldprt files.

[Dave.L]

Save the SW files as a parasolid and you will be all set

[Nils N]

Thanks guys that helped.

 

Scott I updated to MU3 and that worked. I was able to open the Solidworks file.

 

Dave, before I updated I had the customer send me a parasolid file and had no problem opening the file.

 

So in the end I got it open and and updated to MU3, now I just need to get X5.

 

Thanks again for the help guys

[Buddy J]

Unless it's just my set-up, you'll still need to convert to a parasolid for solidworks assemblys to open in MC

[Dave.L]

Unless it's just my set-up, you'll still need to convert to a parasolid for solidworks assemblys to open in MC

 

 

Not true. You can open SW assemblies in MC, and you can even select configs if you have the correct release. In order to open SW 2011 files, you need MC X5. I currently run SW 2011 and need to save files as parasolids to open them in MC X4MU3

[MBlair]

Not true. You can open SW assemblies in MC, and you can even select configs if you have the correct release. In order to open SW 2011 files, you need MC X5. I currently run SW 2011 and need to save files as parasolids to open them in MC X4MU3

 

I beg to differ. I have yet to be able to open SW assembly files. I have no problem opening part files but I get the "no parasolid data" error with assembly files. My reseller tried to help me with this with no luck, he contacted CNC Software but never got a definite answer. I sent my reseller an assembly file and he opened it on all his machines except the one that didn't have SW on it.

I have come to believe that it's because I don't have SW installed on my machine.

[gcode]

No problems opening SW2011 assemblies here..

I have SW2011 installed on this machine... I don't on my laptop ..

I'll try a opening a couple of assemblies on my laptop this evening.

[MBlair]

I was hoping this issue would have been resolved in X5, but alas it is not.

[Mr. Wizzard]

It seems to be an ongoing "freak issue" Sometimes it happens sometimes not. I've never been able to figure out any differences between the ones that give me problems and the ones that don't. I usually open solidworks and save as a .stp file and never have a problem doing it that way. On the other hand, if I didn't have solidworks, i would be screwed many times.

[MBlair]

I have to get engineering to save assembies as part files, then I don't have a problem. It's just an extra step and extra files.

[LaszloK]

I think the part files that make up the assembly need to be in the same location (folder) as the assembly file.

[MBlair]

I think the part files that make up the assembly need to be in the same location (folder) as the assembly file.

 

 

I have confirmed that all part files are in the same folder as the assembly file.

[gcode]

Don't sweat it..

From SolidWorks,,

File Save As choose X_B and save.

Problem solved..

for a bonus.. build a SolidWorks coordinate system that reflects your Mastercam Top Plane ( or any other orientation you might require)

Select that from Options when you Save As X_B and your assembly lands in Mastercam as defined in SolidWorks

 

I've tried opening *.sdlasm files on four different machines here and it works on all of them

Three are running X5, mine is running X5 MU1 beta...

I never use it though...

The ability to export SW coordinate systems with a X_B file is worth far more to me than the convenience

of opening the native SLDASM file

[Nils N]

After installing MU3 I was able to open the Solidworks file. But for what ever reason the parasolid file they sent me opened much cleaner than sis the Solidworks file. In the Solidworks file .sldprt, i had extra surfaces and a few other odd things. Not sure if it's them saving it or what. The parasolid file open with none of the problems I saw in the .sldprt file. So for now I have them save as parasolid, I know it works

[Buddy J]

Didn't mean to open up a can of worms, but.....

 

After installing MU3 I was able to open the Solidworks file. But for what ever reason the parasolid file they sent me opened much cleaner than sis the Solidworks file. In the Solidworks file .sldprt, i had extra surfaces and a few other odd things. Not sure if it's them saving it or what. The parasolid file open with none of the problems I saw in the .sldprt file. So for now I have them save as parasolid, I know it works

 

My original post was in regard to the PC that I'd first installed MCX5 into and being unable to open solidworks assembly's.

Because some yahoos on dayshift corrupted that machine and a couple of others with crap off the internet, I inherited a former CAD guy's PC, (downsized.. ) and it has Solidworks 2011 X64 edition.

While this PC will now open assemblys I get the exact same crap that Nils gets. Missing features (ie: cap screws etc.)and misshapen-ed features.

Model opens up flawlessly (and crisper?)from an X_B file and thanks gcode for the hint for establishing coordinates. Worked great once I figured out how in SW

[Dave.L]

Missing Screws is a result of a toolbox setting, or lack of

[Jass]

Can anyone help me? Is it possible for me to open my SolidWork ASSEMBLY file saved in step file using MasterCam?

I need to send some files to a company that doesn't have SolidWork software

[gcode]

sure save your assembly as step or X_B, your customer should have no trouble opening it in Mastercam

[RandleXX]

I'm trying to open a Solidworks file, ".sldprt "and keep getting the message "Cannot find Parasolid data in Solidworks file" is there a reson I can't open Solidworks any more?

 

I'm running X4 MU1 Multiaxis

 

Here is a fix that worked for me that I posted back earlier in the year when I could not open a Solidworks file.

 

Open command prompt by clicking Start -> Run and type:

cmd[enter]

 

then change directory by typing:

 

cd "C:\Program Files (x86)\mcamx5\common\SWORKSDATA"

 

Then run this command:

 

regsvr32 SWDocumentMgr.DLL

 

Now Mastercam X5 is working properly. I hope this helps others with the same issue.

 

Carmen

 

 

This works great to fix that annoying bug!!

[pevek80]

I use the MasterCAM X4 MU1 Multiaxis and SW2010 for a while already and never ever had any issues to open the SW2010 .sldrp files in MasterCAM X4. But since January 1, 2012 I see the error message "Cannot find Parasolid data in SolidWorks file" and I have no explanation for this because I didn't change anything in my system - Windows OS itself, MasterCAM, and SW2010.

 

I tried to re-register the SQDocumentMgr.dll but this did not help.

What could be a reason of this error message and is there any way to fix it?

 

Thank,

Andrey

[Pete Rimkus from CNC Software Inc.]

"...I have no explanation for this because I didn't change anything in my system..."

 

But are the SW files you are getting from SW2010 or something newer? If they're from a newer version of SW, you won't be able to open them in X4 MU1 since that version of Mastercam was released before SW2011 and doesn't know how to access them.

 

Unless...

 

You use the SWDocumentMgr.DLL that comes with SW2011 (or SW2012). Register THAT version and you should be able to open the newer SW files in X4 Mu1.

 

Note to all:

 

I've uploaded the SW2012 SWDocumentMgr.DLL (32- and 64-bit versions) to "ftp.mastercam.com/Customer Area/From Mastercam/SW2012 SWDocumentMgr DLLs". Hopefuly this link will get you there:

 

the Mastercam FTP site

[pevek80]

No. I can not open an old files SW2010 that I could open before the New Year!

[daniel tellez]

'm trying to open a Solidworks file, ".sldprt "and keep getting the message "Cannot find Parasolid data in Solidworks file" is there a reson I can't open Solidworks any more? i have solidwork 14

I'm running X8 MU1 Multiaxis 

[MIL-TFP-41]

'm trying to open a Solidworks file, ".sldprt "and keep getting the message "Cannot find Parasolid data in Solidworks file" is there a reson I can't open Solidworks any more? i have solidwork 14

 

I'm running X8 MU1 Multiaxis 

 

rename the attached file to SWDocumentMgr.bat

 

Right click and "Run as administrator"

SWDocumentMgr.txt