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Basic information about SWJ file

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

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


1.Detail information about SWJ file extension: SolidWorks Journal File

File type SolidWorks Journal File Category Misc Files
Developer Dassault Systemes File format Text
Description SWJ file is a SolidWorks Journal File developed by Dassault Systemes. Log file created by SolidWorks, a CAD modeling program; created when the user starts a session and stores a log, or "journal," of the actions taken during the session; saved in a plain text format and is useful for creating macros.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SWJ files

Windows		 Dassault Systemes SolidWorks



Can't open a SWJ 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.SWJ”。

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 SWJ extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the SWJ 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.