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Lower case extentions in Vault..?

Question asked by 1-5MPX2J on Aug 22, 2007
Latest reply on Aug 29, 2007 by 1-5MPX2J

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Hi All,

Our Vault somehow got some files checked in with lowercase file extensions. This looks weird when browsing through the Vault looking for a specific file. See the attached picture..

Does anyone know how to change the extension to uppercase letters? I tried changing it and check the file back into the Vault, without any changes..

Thanks,
Flemming

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1-5MPX2J Aug 28, 2007 11:59 AM
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Anyone? Joy?
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Kenneth Barrentine Aug 28, 2007 1:28 PM
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this is a solidworks issue.
i've noticed that solidworks explorer (rename) is also a contributor to the inconsistencies.
i've seen this for years now and it is annoying even when viewing in windows explorer.

one option, assuming you're using the number property, in pdmw turn OFF the label for "document name" and turn ON the label for "number".
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- Joy Garon @ Kenneth Barrentine on Aug 28, 2007 3:00 PM
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  Hi Folks,
  
  I hadn't noticed this until you posted this. Idon't have an immediate answer.
  
  Best Regards,
  
  Joy
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  - Devon Sowell @ Joy Garon on Aug 28, 2007 3:30 PM
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    I remember asking this question years ago. Sometimes the file extension is upper case, sometimes it is lower case. I've never been able to figure out how or why.
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    - Pete Yodis @ Devon Sowell on Aug 28, 2007 6:23 PM
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      I always attributed it to users that logged into windows with CAPS lock on or off. Don't know why, that's just what I thought. CAPS on when saving files gives uppercase extensions, and CAPS off gives lower case. Can anyone confirm or deny?
      
      Pete
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      - Devon Sowell @ Pete Yodis on Aug 28, 2007 6:44 PM
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        I always attributed it to users that logged into windows with CAPS lock on or off. Don't know why, that's just what I thought. CAPS on when saving files gives uppercase extensions, and CAPS off gives lower case. Can anyone confirm or deny?
        
        I deny.
        
        RE:"logged into windows" You mean when I Turn On my computer? Caps On/Off is controlled in the BIOS settings. Mine is Caps Off.
        
        I started SolidWorks with the Caps Off, saved a file, and the file extension was all Caps.
        
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        1-5MPX2J @ Devon Sowell on Aug 29, 2007 5:08 AM
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        Thanks for you're input guys.
        
        I even tried renaming the extentions in the vault through windows explorer. No luck...
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