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  3. ANSYS SpaceClaim: Common file types (such as .stl) as well as translator module file types (such as .SLDPRT) are missing from the File > Open file type drop-down menu. How do I get all the expected file types to show up in the drop-down menu?

ANSYS SpaceClaim: Common file types (such as .stl) as well as translator module file types (such as .SLDPRT) are missing from the File > Open file type drop-down menu. How do I get all the expected file types to show up in the drop-down menu?

Tagged: 18.2, installation, Installation/Licensing/Systems, SpaceClaim DirectModeler - SYS, System Performance
    • June 5, 2023 at 7:05 am
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      Participant

      When file types are missing from the File > Open drop-down menu, delete these items from the Registry Editor: HKEY_CURRENT_USER > Software > SpaceClaim > LicenseReset > Reset HKEY_CURRENT_USER > Software > SpaceClaim > Primary > LicenseType (To access the Registry Editor, type “regedit” into the Windows search bar, and open the Registry Editor.)

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