I have SolidEdge V17 files from a customer but I only have V16. Is there a way to convert these files so that V16 will be able to read them. As it is now, the files are unable to be opened.
Sorry if I have this posted to the wrong group. I did not see a general CAD group or SolidEdge group. Thank you.
SolidEdge is not backwards compatible. Try the dumb solid route.
sd_eds wrote:
Or upgrade!
Practically speaking, your only solution is to LEGALLY acquire a copy of SEv17. If you are a commercial operator you have little choice but to stay on the 'upgrade treadmill' (and the software industry wants it that way).
From the Customer's perspective, he isn't likely to send you Parasolid files & .PDF copies of Draft files just so you can send him back work which has lost its original history.
If by any chance you are using one of the cracked copies of SEv16 which are circulating, I'd strongly advise talking to a reseller about going legit if you are offering your services commercially.
Solid Edge has a number of very active Newsgroups (hosted by UGS) which are only accessible to supported customers with an active Web- key account.
Rick Mason Sydney, Australia.
I don't believe that even they can do a full backward save of a Solid Edge 'project' & maintain all history & links. If I were the customer, I'd be looking for a contractor with up-to-date software or (if I wanted this particular guy to do the work) assisting him with getting up-to-date.
IF (stated only as a warning) the v16 copy in question is 'dodgy' then it is a moot point.
Rick.
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