64 to 32 bit file

[ctopher]

Why would an assembly that was created in a 64 bit machine lock up on 32 bit machines?
We are having this issue on several PCs.
The 64 bit part files are a little slow to open on 32 bit, but the larger 64 bit lock up.

The product designers at our parent company use 64 bit, then send us the files for production tooling.

I have never had this issue before when we used both systems several years ago at another company.


Chris
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[NomLaser]

And be sure that your OS is 64-bit.

 

[ctopher]

OS is.
I think I will wait until we update to Win 7. Don't want to install twice.
Thanks!

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[ctopher]

Received new desktop workstation today.
It's Win XP 64bit.
Found out company uses Norton 360 Prem, but does not run on XP 64, must upgrade to Vista 64!

Trying to install PDMW on our XP 64bit server, but tries to install on the C drive when I tell it to go to the D drive, then stops.
It also only had a CD drive and would not read the SW DVD discs. Replaced with a new drive today, no worky.
UGH!

No SW problems, it's all the stupid hardware/firmware here.
We are going to wait and upgrade everything to Win 7, 64 bit.

Still having issues opening a 64bit file (part or assy) on my 32 bit laptop. Assy does not open, parts work for a while until crash or lockup. Talked to VAR at '10 rollout last week, they say should not be issue. Frustrating....

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[mjcole]

Was the File Fully rebuilt before save? If not SolidWorks may be auto rebuilding it on file open similar to if a 2008 file is opened on 2009 there is a file conversion done during opening of file which is why running the conversion wizard first is a good idea before using new version.

Just a thought.

If it's happening to you then it is an issue. Have your VAR send the file to SolidWorks to see if they can find any corruption internal to Part/Assembly document.

Michael

 

[ctopher]

We checked, no corruption, and I always do full rebuilds.

Chris
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