Saving Files

You can save documents as the following file types:

• SolidWorks eDrawings files (*.eprt, *.easm, or *.edrw)

• SolidWorks eDrawings Zip files (not available in 64-bit eDrawings)

• SolidWorks eDrawings HTML files

• SolidWorks eDrawings executable files (not available in 64-bit eDrawings)

• STL files

• Image files

To save the active document:

Click Save , or File, Save, or press Ctrl+S.

• eDrawings documents are saved immediately.

• For other types of documents, the Save As dialog box appears.

To save the active document to another file type:

1. Click File, Save As.

2. Select a file type for Save as type, verify the file name, select export options, and click Save.

When you save a CAD document as an eDrawings file, the document is saved as the appropriate eDrawings file type.

Export Options

• Enable measure. Enables measurement by SolidWorks eDrawings Professional users and by all eDrawings users if the file is review-enabled.

• Save with shaded data. For drawings only. Saves the shaded data from the drawing document in the published eDrawings file.

• Allow STL Export. Allows the recipient of the eDrawings file to export it as an STL file. See also Saving Files as STL Files.