Hi Peeps
This is the first time I am using this forum.
I upgraded to SW 2016 from 2015 a few months ago. When I create a multi sheet metal part, I save it as my base model. Then I create new parts, and I use the "insert part" command and I "delete or keep bodies" to select the individual body I want to keep and save as an individual part. I do this because when I need to change sizes, everything moves with my changes automatically. BUT, now when I use the "insert part" command and as soon as I check the "sheet metal information" box within the command, all is well until I close and try and re-open it. If I try to re-open it, SW crashes. it only happens when i check that "sheet metal information" box. It somehow has conflict with sourcing the sheet metal information from the derived part and causes the program to crash making it unable to open again. If anyone can help me, please do, I basically created all my parts in that method!
HI Justin, this may be file/template specific, or your user profile (registry). I cannot reproduce using 2016 SP5. Have you got this service pack too?
May be best to log an RX recording with your VAR since it is reproducible and they can read in your SolidWorks settings to their machine to see if it is reproducible under those conditions. You could upload the RX here too, but be aware it (the RX log) contains your serial key so may not be advised to upload this into the public domain. The SolidWorks Journal file in the resulting RX should have a stack error near the end which is the fault causing the crash. However I would try resetting your user profile- see advice on this page, http://www.javelin-tech.com/blog/2011/09/resetting-solidworks-windows-registry/#.WNTw8m_yiUk and test under factory settings.
Adam