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[Syed Saif Ali]

Can you please let me know How a DXF files directly open by double clicking on it?
Actually, WHen I have changed the default opening file type then it showing error. As it opens the floating license version of SpaceClaim.

[Devendra Badgujar]

Hello Syed, 

This issue usually appears when the program is launched without the command /UseSubscription=true.

When a program is set as the default to open a particular file type, an entry is added to the Windows registry.  That entry points to the executable (spaceclaim.exe for example) but does not include additional commands.

Look for the registry key Computer\HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\stp_auto_file\shell\open\command

Modify the value to the following:

"C:\Program Files\ANSYS Inc\v232\scdm\spaceclaim.exe" "%1" "\USERUNNINGSPACECLAIM=true" /UseLicenseMode=true

/UseLicenseMode=true is necessary to make Discovery SpaceClaim look for the subscription license.  Without that set it will look for a floating license, which is why they get the error in the image you submitted.

Let me know if this works for you.

Regards,

Devendra

[Syed Saif Ali]

I can't find such registry entry on my system, Are you sure that it is located in the above location? 

[Devendra Badgujar]

Hello Syed, 

The easiest way to locate file types associated with SpaceClaim is to search the registry.

Use Ctrl + F to open the search, then search using only the Data field.

Search for: spaceclaim.exe" "%1"

Add the /UseRunningSpaceClaim and /UseLicenseMode commands as shown below to any keys pointing to C:\Program Files\ANSYS Inc\v232\scdm\spaceclaim.exe

Modify Value:

"C:\Program Files\ANSYS Inc\v232\scdm\spaceclaim.exe" "%1" "\USERUNNINGSPACECLAIM=true" /UseLicenseMode=true

[Syed Saif Ali]

Still not working, Kindly assist or we can connect for quick 5~10 minutes call

 

[Devendra Badgujar]

Hello Syed,

Let me check with the developers on this and get back to you. 

Thanks,

Devendra