If I remember correctly, if you run in administration mode it won't happen. by Frederick_Law Thu Jun 03, 2021 2:40 pm, Unread post Click, All of the saved bodies appear in the graphics area and are listed in the FeatureManager design tree under. The new bodies seemingly are causing the issues. Please try again later or use one of the other support options on this page. I have disabled the antivirus and we still have the same issue. - send my part file to my friend ,he can't too but he can do it by his own file. Move the file to a folder with a shorter path name. Cause: The file/key name was invalid." when executing the PDM Template. Thanks. image) once a while while saving solid bodies to external files (no matter what name I tried) - "Shutdown and reopen SW" would solve the issue. I don't use the feature for other reasons now but I'm pretty sure that was a fix so it didn't happen. Thanks, but that is the answer I was hoping would never come up. Not sure why it happens. He that finds his life will lose it, and he who loses his life for [Christ's] sake will find it. Identical bodies, for example weldment structural members, are saved as a single part. Rename one or more folders that contain the file so that they have shorter names. Per this post, I tried resaving my document templates, which actually stops the error until I restart SolidWorks. SOLIDWORKS-Export-to-Mesh. Josh is founder and editor at SolidSmack.com, founder at Aimsift Inc., and co-founder of EvD Media. Seriously, this error message needs to be turned off, put in a can, set ablaze and fired into space then devoured by an evil alien bacteria and sucked into a black hole. If you delete the split feature in the original part, the new parts still exist, but the status of the external reference in the new parts is dangling. For simplicity, the term "file naming" is often used to refer to both files and directories. More posts you may like r/SolidWorks Join 1 mo. Identical bodies, for example weldment structural members, are saved as a single part. This allows each body to be saved as a separate part. The assembly is created with multiple instances of this part. Privacy Policy. I need to display the message box if the user enters illegal characters under the save file dialog file name. Search 'Split and Save Bodies' in the SOLIDWORKS Knowledge Base. The Save Bodies is the last thing I did, but my edits don't seem to be effective on the saved bodies. Naming Conventions. Not sure why it happens. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Privacy Policy. |Contact Sales Join your peers on the Internet's largest technical engineering professional community.It's easy to join and it's free. By default, SOLIDWORKS assigns random names to the bodies saved within these files and it becomes confusing when imported into some FDM slicers like Slic3r, PrusaSlicer, or SuperSlicer (highly recommended) that display body names as opposed to file names. |Get a Product Demo Click here for information about technical support, I acknowledge I have read and I hereby accept the. This latest hotfix made it worse! To do this, use one of the following methods: Rename the file so that it has a shorter name. All rights reserved. By joining you are opting in to receive e-mail. Per this post, I tried resaving my document templates, which actually stops the error until I restart SolidWorks. SOLIDWORKS welcomes your feedback concerning the presentation, accuracy, and thoroughness of the documentation. and our You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post. I mean no offence, but I have trouble believing that. If you have any methods to address this error yourself, hit the comments, let us know what has worked for you! *Eng-Tips's functionality depends on members receiving e-mail. Make sure the specified folder exists. If the file that has disappeared in the graphic, is not a part or if the body has not been hidden, you may have experienced something more unusual, that the display information could not be generated correctly. From the inherent detail of a four-word message such as this, the error is more likely a catch all if a file cant be written to, an operation isnt completed or when something generally just doesnt go right. For optimized display, we suggest upgrading your browser to Internet Explorer 7 or newer. in the FeatureManager design tree under. As you can see in the image, the delta X and delta Y are more than 1000m. Solid Edge lets us define the body of two (or more) paralell cylinders: - Overlaping or - Far away from each other and is happy to accept it and save the part. Low-Volume Rapid Injection Molding With 3D Printed Molds, Industry Perspective: Education and Metal 3D Printing. Cause: The file/key name was invalid.', Windows June 8 2021 Security Update (KB5003637) Disables Adobe Reader PDF Preview Support in SOLIDWORKS PDM, Setting the SQL Server Agent to start automatically for SOLIDWORKS PDM. They will have to get used to the file naming. Chrome, Outlook and Windows 10 are all up to date. image) once a while while saving solid bodies to external files (no matter what name I tried) - "Shutdown and reopen SW" would solve the issue. In addition, reduce the number of backups per document to 1. by RichGergely Mon Jun 07, 2021 2:43 pm, Unread post To provide feedback on individual help topics, use the Feedback on this topic link on the individual topic page. You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post. Sincerely,The SOLIDWORKS Documentation Team. Copyright 1998-2023 engineering.com, Inc. All rights reserved.Unauthorized reproduction or linking forbidden without expressed written permission. Reasons such as off-topic, duplicates, flames, illegal, vulgar, or students posting their homework. Privacy Policy. And yes I have this part in UG, with no problem and the OS is NT. Cause: The file could not be found., How to take advantage of SOLIDWORKS Cloud Solutions in 2021, SOLIDWORKS Simulation Results on Specific Assembly Components . Matt. Deepak Gupta SOLIDWORKS Consultant/Blogger Lucas Posts: 227 Answers: 2 This is because the folder for the solid body in the feature tree is not visible until there is more than one body in the part. It happen when i used savebodies after did sheetmetal "failed to save document" , "split feature failed"others feature are normally.I have been fixing for 3 days and anything didn't change. This should be on a local machine rather than on the network. 3. Thank you for your comments. The file name I need to save it as is: As a workaround (I need to name stuff like that all the time) I convert to decimal. by AlexLachance Mon Jun 07, 2021 3:09 pm, Unread post Contents Split and Save Bodies Use the Split feature to create multiple parts from an existing part. - repair solidwork.- uninstall solidworks then reinstall. In SolidWorks 2007 and up, this will bring up the Pack and Go interface. If you're already in the Import Diagnostics wizard, you can right-click on the problematic face within the list of problematic faces and choose "Delete". You can also click Auto-assign Names to name the bodies as Body< n >.SLDPRT and save them. For the unsolvable sketch color, select Sketch, Not Solved. Learn methods and guidelines for using stereolithography (SLA) 3D printed molds in the injection molding process to lower costs and lead time. SolidWorks Self-Service Password Reset Request Form Enter your email address and click "Submit". You could make different configurations of the part. Select the bodies to save in the graphics area, or under, If the multibody part is a weldment or contains multiple instances of identical bodies such as patterned bodies, click, Derive resulting parts from similar bodies of cut lists, Assignment of Split or Saved Bodies Features. That may be the item causing the problem. The boss and Accoounting are going to love this on. Discover how this hybrid manufacturing process enables on-demand mold fabrication to quickly produce small batches of thermoplastic parts. We have received your request and will respond promptly. I've been able to do this fine in the past, but now I'm running into a couple issues. From the diagram above, you can see that a drawing can pull pieces of information from both a part and an assembly. Cause: The file/key name was invalid., Posts related to 'SOLIDWORKS PDM Error: Could not create folder. File name issue while saving solid bodies. For more information, please see our Filename is wrong when saving a Solidworks part with "Generate automatic file names" not set when saving a SolidWorks file to SmarTeam with the option "Generate automatic file names" not active, the file of the Part is not correct as shown in the attached avi - file - some as "DocWFindInBmp" Scenario: - Define the options as shown in the avi - OK looked up some old threads on this problem and the answer is as I said previous. You will receive an email with further instructions on how to reset your password. (See more in the comments!). Whatever it is, its about as fun as your puppy dying, because inevitably youve lost countless hours of work. 'Save Bodies' also gives you the ability to create an assembly from the saved bodies. - repair solidwork.- uninstall solidworks then reinstall. You need to quit swearing when typing in file names. To fix this issue, we should check the default templates locations in System options: Go to Tools > Options > Systems Options > Default Templates. Actually run the program as administrator or have administration privileges? Unread post Metal 3D printing has rapidly emerged as a key technology in modern design and manufacturing, so its critical educational institutions include it in their curricula to avoid leaving students at a disadvantage as they enter the workforce. Click Save Selected in the Save Modified Documents dialog box. Modified date: We often suggest and discuss methods for improving performance of a SOLIDWORKS large assembly, e.g. You can select individual bodies. This enables you to save the bodies from a split part to a different folder or with different names to the same folder. Yes, you totally can. by christian chu Thu Jun 03, 2021 2:08 pm, Unread post Linear material models (the only option in a SOLIDWORKS Simulation Static analysis) only have a single stiffness parameter: elastic modulus, which represents the slope of the stress-strain curve within the linear region. Right-click the component and click Rename Assembly or Rename Part. If none of these work, youve torn your clothes, shredded the cubicle wall fabric and absolutely cant start over, the last effort is to send that bad boy into SolidWorks for interrogation and wait. Looks like it cannot use the body name as filename. When we create a Save Bodies feature, if there is a body selected to save as a new part, you will see the option "Copy custom properties to new parts" appearing in the Properties Manager: Each new part contains a single feature named Stock- - n ->. Each new part contains a single feature named Stock- - n ->. Once I'm able to give all of my bodies a name and try to save them, SolidWorks crashes. Cookie Notice 1. Recently with my SW2014 SP4 when doing a Save Bodies and then Save As the body/s names I have been receiving the following error dialog "C:\Program Files\SolidWorks\Corp\SolidWorks2014\Solidworks\.asm The above file name is invalid" by mbiasotti Sun Jun 06, 2021 3:44 pm, Unread post : File: After you split the bodies, they are listed in the FeatureManager design tree under Solid Bodies.Double-click the body name under File, type a name for the new part in the dialog box, then click Save. Already a Member? You can change the names. So I have a multibody part that I'd like to save out all of the bodies as their own part files. For the invalid sketch color, select Sketch, Invalid Geometry in System Colors. To change a component file name: In an assembly, in the FeatureManager design tree, do one of the following for the component whose file name you want to change: Click-pause-click the component. Inventor's valid model range is +-100m in each direction. So your file would be something like "250 x 049 SS-12", understanding that numbers refer to thousandths of inches. You can use decimals in file names (now), but I'm still leery of what Windows will do with my file if I do that--since we used to be constrained to an 8.3 decimal file format a while back--and I don't trust Windows any more than absolutely necessary (yeah, paranoid). To fix the file try the following: Deactivate " 3D Interconnect " in SOLIDWORKS Options > System Options > Import. The original part contains all its original features plus a new feature called Split. Click Here to join Eng-Tips and talk with other members! If this problematic data is found, replace it using the Search/Find & Replace . Convert bodies into assembly using save bodies options ( https://gupta9665.wordpress.com/2010/11 . Click Insert > Features > Save Bodies. 1. You can also save solid bodies after you split the model using the Save Bodies feature. The SOLIDWORKS Save Bodies command can be used on any multibody part which allows you to create an assembly at the part level and then save it out as an assembly if that is the fastest way to model your parts. You have to make sure that you do not start working in Solidworks unless all of the option menus are available and not greyed out in the "File" drop-down (save, save as, etc.) By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. You can create separate part files, and form an assembly from the new parts. Already a member? You can split one or more solid or surface bodies. 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