Problem opening files when clicking on them in windows explorer

[christianroth]

The subject line maybe a little confusing, but I run into an error every time I try to load a file by double clicking on it say in Windows Explorer or an folder for that matter.

If I open the file through solidworks I don't have a problem (File -> Open). As well if solidworks is already loaded and running, I can then click on the part in windows explorer and it will load fine.

The error is more of a windows error more than a solidworks error as the error dialog box is common to windows XP The error mentions Windows cannot find the file specified and then it lists the path of the file.

I am using Windows XP SP2 with solidworks 2007 SP2. Intel P4 3.2G, 1 G of RAM.

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

I always open SW prior to opening SW documents, but after testing, find the same thing happens for me (SW07-SP2). Double clicking a file in Windows folder will open SW but not the file, and an error message is given that the file cannot be found. Weird.

 

[PDMAdmin]

Are you running network or stand-alone?

 

[JMirisola]

If you RMB on the file, 'Open With', it will work even if SW isn't running. I don't know why it doesn't work just by double clicking...perhaps there is a file association link that is broken?

Jeff Mirisola, CSWP
CAD Administrator
SW '07 SP2.0, Dell M90, Intel 2 Duo Core, 2GB RAM, nVidia 2500M

http://designsmarter.typepad.com/jeffs_blog

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

christianroth ... More weirdness ... That only happens on my home PC (standalone) and only with the first time of double-clicking a part. Once a part has been opened, SW can be closed and double clicking a SW part will open SW as expected. Do you experience the same?

My home PC does not have a certified video card. Does yours?

 

[christianroth]

CorBlimeyLimey, my problem is identical as what you have explained but I have a certified graphics card and certified driver.

Try this, click on a SW file, OK the error, then click on it again and it will open.

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

I have no idea why that is happening, but as I said before, I don't use that method to open SW. I always open SW first and either drag-n-drop from Windows or the Design Library.

 

[toycept]

I had this problem a few versions back and, if I remember correctly, it was a DLL problem.... sorry...but i can't remember more than that..it was a while ago.

 

[ctopher]

Open Win Exp. Go to TOOLS/FOLDER OPTIONS/GENERAL tab. Select box "Double-click to open an item".
Go to FILE TYPES tab. Check to see if SolidWorks extensions are listed, if not, create them new.

Chris
SolidWorks 06 5.1/PDMWorks 06
AutoCAD 06
ctopher's home (updated 10-27-06)

 

[SBaugh]

This might be the same issue:

Question:

When a SolidWorks file is selected in Windows® Explorer and then opened using the "Open with.." function, choosing the SolidWorks Explorer as application, SolidWorks Explorer is started but the file is not opened. Is this a known issue?

Answer:

This issue has been identified and reported to the development team on SPR# 331382--" Right Mouse Button - Open With - SolidWorks Explorer in Windows Explorer launches SolidWorks explorer but does not open file."

Please refer to the SPR Look-up Subscription Services site for the latest status of this SPR (

http://www.solidworks.com/pages/services/subscription/ServicePackMaintenanceNotes.html).

Please contact your reseller in order to be added to the notification list so that you are informed when the issue is resolved.

Scott Baugh, CSWP

http://www.scottjbaugh.com

faq731-376

 

[christianroth]

The file is not on a networked drive, it exists in "My Documents". A good example of this is that I will get either a .sldprt or .x_t file via email. Double click to open and pop theres the error. If I click on it again no problems.

 

[ctopher]

Curious ... did you try my suggestion?

Chris
SolidWorks 06 5.1/PDMWorks 06
AutoCAD 06
ctopher's home (updated 10-27-06)

 

[christianroth]

Sorry, ctopher yes I did. These were already in place.

 

[ctopher]

Good. Thanks.

Chris
SolidWorks 06 5.1/PDMWorks 06
AutoCAD 06
ctopher's home (updated 10-27-06)