How to save solidworks 2017 as 2016 ?

Best answer: You can use 3D Content Central to upload you file and convert it to STEP. You can then import the STEP and run the Feature Recognition option. you can save it as IGS/STEP file and than open it in older version.

How do I open a SOLIDWORKS 2020 file in 2018?

FAQ

How do I save a SOLIDWORKS file as an older version?

1. File -> Save As -> SOLIDWORKS 2014(. bkwprt) (at some version 2016 – 2014)
2. File -> Open -> filename. bkwprt (at an older version)

How do I downgrade my SOLIDWORKS version?
To change the installed SOLIDWORKS package: Go to your “Control Panel” > “Program and Features“ Find your version of SOLIDWORKS from the list of programs and right-click on it. Select “Change” from the shortcut menu.

Can New SOLIDWORKS open older version?
You can open SOLIDWORKS parts and assemblies using Service Pack 5 of the previous release. For example, in SOLIDWORKS 2018 Service Pack 5, you can open SOLIDWORKS 2019 files. Version interoperability is only supported between consecutive releases.

Can I save SolidWorks 2020 file as older version?
You cannot use Save As to save to an earlier version, and you cannot open the newer version with an older version of the SOLIDWORKS software, with one exception. You can open part and assembly files in read-only mode in Service Pack 5 of the previous release.

Is SolidWorks 2022 backwards compatible?
The SolidWorks software has always been Backward compatible meaning that the most recent version of SolidWorks can open any previous version of the SolidWorks files (i.e. SolidWorks 2022 can open files created in 2021, 2020, 2019, and older).

What is a Parasolid file?
Parasolid files are used by the geometric modeling kernel currently owned by Siemens and used in CAD, CAD exchange, CAM, CAE, and product visualization. Licensed and used in over 350+ applications such as NX, SolidWorks, SolidEdge, MasterCAM, Onshape, and others.

Can you open a SOLIDWORKS 2020 file in 2019?
The last service pack of an earlier release can open files from the next year’s SOLIDWORKS. For example, you could use SOLIDWORKS 2019 SP5 to open and work with SOLIDWORKS 2020 files. We call this Future Version Files. You can still create parts, assemblies and drawings with a future version but in a limited function.

How do you tell what version of SOLIDWORKS a file is?
You can access the file version from SOLIDWORKS Explorer, Enterprise PDM file properties, and from File > Properties in an open SOLIDWORKS document. The version is also visible in the Details pane in Windows Explorer when you select a SOLIDWORKS document.

How do I open a future file in SOLIDWORKS 2017?

1. The future version message.
2. Export the file in a CAD neutral file type (i.e. stp, igs, x_t)
3. 3rd party SOLIDWORKS add-ins exist that will save a current file version as an older SOLIDWORKS version.

How do I update SOLIDWORKS to 2020?
In SOLIDWORKS, click Help > Check for Updates. In Microsoft Windows, click Start > All Programs > SOLIDWORKS Installation Manager > Check for Updates.

How do I change the installation of SOLIDWORKS?
In Windows 7 or later, click Start > Control Panel > Programs and Features. Select the SOLIDWORKS installation you want to modify and then click Change. On the Welcome to the SOLIDWORKS Installation Manager screen, click Modify the individual installation (on this computer).

How do I open a SOLIDWORKS file without SOLIDWORKS?
SolidWorks offers a free and easy solution for you called eDrawings Viewer. The eDrawings Viewer allows you to open eDrawings files, get dimensions, and collaborate with others by using the mark-up capability.