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sheet format template in sheet properties saving old files?

Question asked by Scott Paeth on Dec 12, 2018
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I am wondering why every time a update my sheet format, it makes another file to choose from at the bottom (highlighted)

I have 2 sheet formats that I use to update older drawings. (gsp std-a & gsp std-a_Update)

I created these by copying the drawing template file (.drwdot) and pasting in folder where the sheet formats are. I change file extension to .slddrt

I update the drawing template every once in awhile and have no problems overwriting the old file.

But when I create a new sheet format, I get another file as shown below.

It doesn't seem to be hurting anything, just are annoying and would like to get rid of them.

Solidworks Standard 2018 SP5

Thanks everyone in advance.

Glenn Schroeder Dec 12, 2018 10:11 AM

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It may have something to do with the way you're saving your sheet formats. I've never heard of saving drawing templates and then changing the file extension. Instead, when you want to save a sheet format go to File > Save Sheet Format... and save it directly.

What's the difference between a sheet format and drawing template? may also be of some help.

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Glenn Schroeder Dec 12, 2018 10:11 AM

What's the difference between a sheet format and drawing template? may also be of some help.

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Scott Paeth @ Glenn Schroeder on Dec 12, 2018 10:17 AM

I have never seen that because I almost never use the File drop down menu. That was the only way I found to create a sheet format template. Not sure why I didn't find this when I searched for it. Probably had the wrong wording. This is an easy fix. Thanks.

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Scott Paeth Dec 12, 2018 10:31 AM

I have been using solidworks since June this year. I'm glad it was an easy solution, but now I feel silly for missing something so simple lol. At least now I know the right way to do it, making my life a little easier. Bummer this was my first posting on the forum and I asked a question this simple.

So about the other file names in that list? Should I be worried about trying to delete them?

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Glenn Schroeder @ Scott Paeth on Dec 12, 2018 10:46 AM

Scott Paeth wrote:

I have been using solidworks since June this year. I'm glad it was an easy solution, but now I feel silly for missing something so simple lol. At least now I know the right way to do it, making my life a little easier. Bummer this was my first posting on the forum and I asked a question this simple.

So about the other file names in that list? Should I be worried about trying to delete them?

Don't worry about your first question being simple. It wasn't as simple as the first one I asked.

And for those other file names, are they there when you open that folder in Windows Explorer? If yes, I'd definitely delete them.

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Glenn Schroeder Dec 12, 2018 10:11 AM
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It may have something to do with the way you're saving your sheet formats. I've never heard of saving drawing templates and then changing the file extension. Instead, when you want to save a sheet format go to File > Save Sheet Format... and save it directly.

What's the difference between a sheet format and drawing template? may also be of some help.
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- Scott Paeth @ Glenn Schroeder on Dec 12, 2018 10:17 AM
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  I have never seen that because I almost never use the File drop down menu. That was the only way I found to create a sheet format template. Not sure why I didn't find this when I searched for it. Probably had the wrong wording. This is an easy fix. Thanks.
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Scott Paeth Dec 12, 2018 10:31 AM
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I have been using solidworks since June this year. I'm glad it was an easy solution, but now I feel silly for missing something so simple lol. At least now I know the right way to do it, making my life a little easier. Bummer this was my first posting on the forum and I asked a question this simple.

So about the other file names in that list? Should I be worried about trying to delete them?
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- Glenn Schroeder @ Scott Paeth on Dec 12, 2018 10:46 AM
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  Scott Paeth wrote:
  
  I have been using solidworks since June this year. I'm glad it was an easy solution, but now I feel silly for missing something so simple lol. At least now I know the right way to do it, making my life a little easier. Bummer this was my first posting on the forum and I asked a question this simple.
  
  So about the other file names in that list? Should I be worried about trying to delete them?
  
  Don't worry about your first question being simple. It wasn't as simple as the first one I asked.
  
  And for those other file names, are they there when you open that folder in Windows Explorer? If yes, I'd definitely delete them.
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