Hello,
We just upgraded to SW 2014 and today to SP1. When stepping in PCB files from Altium they no longer show up populated with parts. They imported fine in 2013 and into our seat of Catia, do not load correctly in 2014. Is there a fix on the way for this? The attached image shows the step results from 2014 on the left and from 2013 on the right using the same file. Please help.
Thanks,
Brandon
Post one of your step files for us to try. Use the Advanced Editor link in the upper right of the dialog box.
Be sure to get with your SolidWorks Reseller to see what they say as well.
Cheers,
Anna
Perhaps I have a corrupt installation? I've tried to review the STEP import options and they are the same as my 2013 installation.
Brandon,
Did you update your graphics card driver to one approved for SW2014?
http://www.solidworks.com/sw/videocardtesting.html
Cheers,
Anna
Turns out it had to do with templates. You have to open and save all the part, assembly and drawing templates to 2014. Once you do that STEP files will open fine.
- Brandon
Glad you have it sorted. Also much appreciated that you came back here and posted the solution to your issue. Will help others I am sure.
Cheers,
Anna
I actually open and saved all the templates in 2014 and still got the error mesg when tried to open a step file
