I get this error ALMOST every time I create a folder in the FeatureManager tree (not every time, I think it happens more often for more complex parts)
After this error appears the first time, it then appears whenever I try to perform and action (create/edit a feature or sketch, save, etc). It's not a crash, but since it forces me to restart SW, it might as well be.
Anyone else have this problem?
SW 2011 SP1.0
If you restart SolidWorks and try again on same file, does this happens again??
Yup, it just happened again, and this time it's hanging.
How about a reinstallation if possible?
OR
Do you have any other machine to replicate the issue?
Try running a repair and/or updating to SP2
Daniel,
I would try and help, but I think I'm better at fixing camera lenses than I am at diagnosing SW errors.
Jerry Steiger
Hi Daniel, I just found the same problem in one of my parts. I am using SW 2012 SP4 - I have NEVER seen this before. Last week I had a couple of crashes, after one this message started to appear on folder creation in the design tree. I have a suspicion it is either Graphics card related or the "Quick and dirty" copy I made of the assembly using Pack and go to another folder for R&D experiments - obviously all the models have the same number and naming in a different folder - gonna take a look using explorer to see if I can find any links messing things up..
PS. I have been using SolidWorks for 3D modeling since 1995/6 so I have seen some interesting error messages but this one is new to me...
Peter.
I'm getting the same problem on 2012 SP5. Invalid argumeent on folder creation. It seems to be limited to one particular part file.
Hi all,
Well I just upgraded to 2013 X64 SP4.
New part just created in the upgraded version
I created a folder in the tree and I got the "An invalid argument was encountered" Error.
Seem that all functions are locked can't save or use any commands.
Guess I have to Reboot Solidworks.
As of 2013 SP4 this is still an issue.
As Mike Russell above - I have the same problem with SW2013 SP4 on x64.
First time I have ever tried using folders to organise my tree.
I've had this problem several times in the last couple months. Updated to a new service pack twice without solving the problem. It only happens on certain files that contain multibody parts.
Just had all my folders mysteriously disapear on one file and it no longer gives me the "Add to New Folder" option.
Same problem, I'm going to ask VAR for support on this. Just installed 2013 SP 5 (upgraded from 2012 SP5). We normally upgrade at SP5 when SolidWorks should be stable. This bug is frustrating, we use Folders a lot to maintain readability of the tree!
I logged into the same PC with a different user account and didn't have the problem. Deleting the user account and recreating user solved the problem.
Steps to delete user account when connected to a domain, when connected as a local Administrator of PC.
1/ Added another domain user and set as Administrator.
2/ This new user was able to delete my user profile (BACKUP USER DATA FIRST).
3/ Added original user and set to Administrator
4/ Log back on as orginal user and was able to add folders to the tree.
Things I tried and didn't work:-
1/ deleted the SolidWorks Registry Key
2/ rebooted multiple times
3/ repair install
John Layne
just happend to me today - SW2013 sp4 - the mesg pop-up when I tried to create a new folder in an assembly
Is there an anwser for this error???
thx
Hi Chris,
Try logging with a different user account, if that works see my post above.
John,
Before trying your method,
how to backup user data?
thx, CHris
Hi Chris,
I'm a little reluctant to advise on this as losing data could cost you and your company a lot of time and money.
Talk to your IT guy first.
But otherwise http://www.maketecheasier.com/3-ways-to-backup-user-profile-in-windows-7/ is a good place to start.
This problem happened in the earlier releases or just SW2013
Anyone who has experienced this problem, please confirm
Thx
Chris,
The original poster was using SW2011.
Jerry S.
Figured this one out! Was having the exact issue in SW2014, it seems to be caused by a corrupt temp file. You don't need to create a new user account, just close solidworks, browse to your temp folder and clear everything, then restart solidworks. Temp file is located here in windows 7:
C:\Users\<your username here>\AppData\Local\Temp
for example mine was C:\Users\ALEX\AppData\Local\Temp\
Hello Guys,
I had the same problem on Win 7 64bit, SolidWorks Premium 2014 Sp2, I tried what Alex said and it solved the problem. Thanks Alex.
Hi guys!
I have the same problem: SW 2013 and a complex model. I tried Alexes solution and it didn't solve it. Don't quite understand how changing user would have anything to do with it though(?)
Any suggestions?
Regards
I have found that this procedure stops the onslaught of "invalid argument" popups, typically after you get the error once the errors start to popup every time you do anything within the part file.
What it doesn't do is prevent the error from ever happening again, I find the error still happens sometimes when creating feature folders, especially in multi-body parts where I have put the solid bodies into folders to organize them. Not sure why this happens and it pisses me off because folders are essential to keeping organized CAD. This hack-workaround at least allows me to keep working. I have no clue how effective it is in SW2013.
Has this been fixed?
If not, when will it be?
Hi Don,
The answer is in this Forum Thread.
"Alex Rich wrote:
Figured this one out! Was having the exact issue in SW2014, it seems to be caused by a corrupt temp file. You don't need to create a new user account, just close solidworks, browse to your temp folder and clear everything, then restart solidworks. Temp file is located here in windows 7:
C:\Users\<your username here>\AppData\Local\Temp
for example mine was C:\Users\ALEX\AppData\Local\Temp\"
Thanks John. I appreciate you taking the time to reply.
I was aware of Alex's solution and it works. Once and once only for each time you create a folder.
I'm quoting Alex's most recent post regarding this bug:
QUOTE: What it doesn't do is prevent the error from ever happening again, I find the error still happens sometimes when creating feature folders, especially in multi-body parts where I have put the solid bodies into folders to organize them. Not sure why this happens and it pisses me off because folders are essential to keeping organized CAD. This hack-workaround at least allows me to keep working. I have no clue how effective it is in SW2013.
Going thru the litany of ending SW via the Task manager, restarting SW, then reopening all the files I'm working on isn't an acceptable work around in my opinion. It's time someone at Solidworks corrected this annoying and time-wasting bug, especially since it's been a problem since 2011.
Figured this one out! Was having the exact issue in SW2014, it seems to be caused by a corrupt temp file. You don't need to create a new user account, just close solidworks, browse to your temp folder and clear everything, then restart solidworks. Temp file is located here in windows 7:
C:\Users\<your username here>\AppData\Local\Temp
for example mine was C:\Users\ALEX\AppData\Local\Temp\