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Basic information about SLDDWG file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension SLDDWG（*.SLDDWG or *.slddwg）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the SLDDWG file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the SLDDWG file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the SLDDWG file with their brief description and a list of programs that support SLDDWG file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the SLDDWG file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the SLDDWG file?
  • How to open a SLDDWG file?
  • What programs do I need to open a SLDDWG file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a SLDDWG file?
  • How to convert SLDDWG files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to SLDDWG file format?


1.Detail information about SLDDWG file extension: SolidWorks Drawing 2D Vector Graphics

File type SolidWorks Drawing 2D Vector Graphics Category Vector Image Files
Developer SolidWorks Corporation File format N/A
Description SLDDWG file is a SolidWorks Drawing 2D Vector Graphics developed by SolidWorks Corporation. SLDDWG is a file extension commonly associated with SolidWorks Drawing 2D Vector Graphics files. SolidWorks Drawing 2D Vector Graphics format was developed by SolidWorks Corporation. Files with SLDDWG extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. SLDDWG file format, along with 524 other file formats, belongs to the Graphic Files category. The most popular software that supports SLDDWG files is SolidWorks. Software named SolidWorks was created by SolidWorks Corporation. In order to find more detailed information on the software and SLDDWG files, check the developer’s official website.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SLDDWG files

Windows		 SolidWorks



Can't open a SLDDWG file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.SLDDWG”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the SLDDWG extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support SLDDWG file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of SLDDWG files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a SLDDWG file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a SLDDWG file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a SLDDWG file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the SLDDWG file is damaged.
  • Whether the SLDDWG file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the SLDDWG file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the SLDDWG file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the SLDDWG file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a SLDDWG file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a SLDDWG file.

If the SLDDWG file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.