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[Yohann Biran]

Hello, 

I have a problem with importing step or scdoc files by double-clicking from Windows. 
I have already performed the operations requested in this ticket:
Error Opening SCDOC from Windows Explorer

Now when I launch a scdoc or step by double clicking, I get the error message attach.

I also have two customers who have the same problem, do you have a solution?

regards 

Yohann

[Naresh Patre]

Hello  NOVACAD

Did you check out the below article which addresses this issue of double clicking from Windows? The key point of this article is to make changes to the correct registry key to get it working.

Configuring Recognition of External CAD Formats in Windows

[Yohann Biran]

Hi Naresh, 

 

Yes, I see this article, you can see the good folder on my computer bellow. However, what change do I need to make to this registry key ?

[Naresh Patre]

Hello  NOVACAD

Can you add  "/USERUNNINGSPACECLAIM=true" to the registry key? The registry key should look like:

"C:\Program Files\ANSYS Inc\v193\scdm\SpaceClaim.exe" "%1" "/USERUNNINGSPACECLAIM=true"

Let me know if this helps.

[Yohann Biran]

Hi Naresh, 

 

I try to change the registry key as you can see, but the problem is the same ! Other idea ?

[Naresh Patre]

Hello  NOVACAD

As far as I know, making changes to the registry key is the only option to open files using double click.

Anais.C from NOVACAD had reported the same problem earlier and she resolved it by making changes to the registry key. 

Anais.C Can you offer any suggestions here?

[Yohann Biran]

I Naresh,

It's okay, when I double-click on a scdoc or step file and spaceclaim is already open, it works fine, the file opens in a new tab.

However, if spaceclaim is not open, I get the error message below that persists. If you can investigate to improve this in future versions it would be positive.

Thank you for your help

Yohann
 

[Naresh Patre]

Sure NOVACAD I will investigate this issue.