Improved Method for Opening 3DEXPERIENCE Files (2025 FD02)

SOLIDWORKS has improved how it opens 3DEXPERIENCE files not stored in your local cache.

Benefits: This method improves performance by first retrieving metadata for the selected configuration on the client. It then caches the complete configuration metadata and downloads the required files, even if they are not yet loaded in the SOLIDWORKS session.

Some actions remain temporarily disabled until all the files are fully available. These actions include opening other files, locking and unlocking, replacing revisions, modifying properties, saving, and refreshing. You can continue using 3DSearch while downloading the rest of your files.

Note:
  • Switching configurations in an assembly is blocked until all components download.
  • If the download process is interrupted, SOLIDWORKS prompts you to reload the files or restart to clear the cache.