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Basic information about EDRW file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension EDRW(*.EDRW or *.edrw), 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 EDRW file yourself.

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


1.Detail information about EDRW file extension: SolidWorks eDrawings File

File type SolidWorks eDrawings File Category CAD Files
Developer Dassault Systemes File format Binary
Description EDRW file is a SolidWorks eDrawings File developed by Dassault Systemes. eDrawings CAD mechanical design draft exported by SolidWorks software; can represent various mechanical designs including tools, casings, or building materials; reduces project size by up to 95 percent; commonly used for e-mailing project drafts.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert EDRW files

Windows
Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
Dassault Systemes SolidWorks eDrawings Viewer

macOS
Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
Dassault Systemes SolidWorks eDrawings Viewer



How to convert EDRW files to another file format?

There are 11 records in our database eligible for EDRW files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve EDRW to another files conversion, you may use the option.



How to convert another files to EDRW file format?

There are 3 records in our database eligible for another files to EDRW file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to EDRW conversion, you may use the option.



Can't open a EDRW 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.EDRW”。

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 EDRW extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support EDRW 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 EDRW 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 EDRW file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a EDRW 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 EDRW file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the EDRW 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.