SW Assembly and Part file updates 1

[IlliniDawn]

It there a simple way to mass update/save all our old SolidWorks files to the newest version without opening, rebuilding, and then re-saving them?

I ask because the sustaining engineering department at the company I work for feels that some of the issues/errors they encounter, when opening some of our SW assemblies that have old parts, occur because the part hasn't been updated to the newest version.

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

Use the Start > All Programs > SolidWorks 2011 > SolidWorks Tools > SolidWorks Task Scheduler > Convert Files application.

Conversion can be slow, and will tie up a computer, so run it overnight, or over the weekend, or on as as needed basis. Depends on quantity of documents. You could also use several computers to convert different directories.

 

[Gupta65]

You might also want to look at this macro:

http://www.angelsix.com/cms/products/solidworks-macros/40-zoom-and-rebuild

Deepak Gupta
SW 2010 SP4.0 & 2011 SP3.0
Boxer's SolidWorks™ Blog

 

[IlliniDawn]

Thanks for the help!