3 Replies Latest reply on May 21, 2013 2:42 PM by Walter Fetsch

Compatibility

Tony Higgins May 21, 2013 12:44 PM

I am running solidworks 2013 and we have a couple of people still with 2012 due to running windows xp. Every time I make a part they cannot open it. Is there a way for me to save all my files in a version that is compatible with all people in my office???

Re: Compatibility

Glenn Schroeder May 21, 2013 12:45 PM (in response to Tony Higgins)

The short answer is no. You can save as iges or step file, and they can then bring it into SW, but don't expect good results.
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Re: Compatibility

Patrick O'Hern May 21, 2013 2:11 PM (in response to Tony Higgins)

Your best bet is to reinstall 2012 on your machine until you can get everyone upgraded to a newer version of Windows and SW2013.
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Re: Compatibility

Walter Fetsch May 21, 2013 2:42 PM (in response to Tony Higgins)

As I recall, 2013 files are supposed to be readable (not editable) in 2012 SP5. I don't think it works on ealier service packs.
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