How could I save a file from Solidworks 2020 to a 2016 version, for example? Can I do this?
I want to save a part from SW20 to SW16, but i don't know how. If you could help me.
Thank you.
3 Answers
You cannot save "back" current solidworks files to an old version. You can, however, save "up" from an old solidworks version to a more current version.
The best way to manage the issue is to take your solidworks 2020 files and save them off in a parasolid x_T, STEP, IGES, etc. Then import that file version into solidworks 2016.
You sill not be able to manipulate geometry, but you will be able to verify geometry either in sketches (in the model) or by creating a drawing and dimension to object lines in the drawing.
It is very likely that you will need to remodel the part completely in solidworks 2016, but having the imported file enables you to know exacting dimensions.
Thanks for the answer Robert "Jay"
Softwares should have a "Save-As" downgrade option.. even MS-office can ... !!
Hello.
Is possible to convert new version of Solidworks files in OLDER version using a external aplication.
Its recommended to many files.
One of this aplications as named BACKWORKS. These aplication translate a feature manager into older version file
