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Unable to open Solidworks file in SpaceClaim despite having the Soldworks workbench interface installed and configured, along with the license for the same.

Tagged: 18.2, ANSYS SpaceClaim DirectModeler, General, Import/Export (ASCDM), structural-mechanics
    • January 25, 2023 at 7:34 am
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      Sometimes Workbench Plug-In/Reader may cause an issue to import the files into SpaceClaim. In Spaceclaim, go to File//Spaceclaim Options//File Options//Workbench. Enable ‘Always use Spaceclaim’s reader when possible’ option. This will use SpaceClaim Reader instead of Workbench Reader and you will be able to read Solidworks file in SpaceClaim/

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