Problem with automatic print start when opening by double-clicking

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Hello

I'm having a problem opening SOLIDWORKS files from a folder window.

Since the installation of SOLIDWORKS 2020 SP4.0, when I open a file through the SOLIDWORKS explorer no problem, dragging a file from a window to SOLIDWORKS no problem, on the other hand if I double-click on the file to start opening, SOLIDWORKS systematically starts a print of the document in question, whether it is a part, an assembly, or a drawing.

Have you encountered this kind of problem?

Does anyone know how to fix it?

 

Thank you in advance.

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Hello

This is probably due to the default application to open these files which is incorrectly set in Windows. Right-click on a SW file in Windows Explorer and then "open with", "Choose another application",  select "Solidworks Launcher" and check the box "Always use this application to open files.... ". If this solves your problem on this type of file then repeat the operation for other SW-related extensions.

Kind regards

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Hello

Thank you for the answer, but unfortunately that's not it.

It is SOLIDWIORKS that is defined by default.

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Hello

Maybe mouse settings problem in windows

I don't know exactly where it  is set up no pc  under the elbow ;0)

I would go to explore, tool tab -> file options -> file type -> select solidworks extension->then Advanced -> remove  the "Print" action by default.

Cdlt

 

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Hello

Unfortunately, there is no "file options" tab on windows 7, so it is not possible to try this solution.

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I don't have a particular idea but to clarify is it like this :
- you double-click on the file
- SW opens
- SW starts printing

What happens next? SW stays open / SW closes / other?

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Hello

 

Yes, whether Solidworks is opened or not, the double click opens the file, once opened, the print starts automatically, and then the operation is normal.

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Do you have macros that launch when you open a file?

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No, no macros that launch automatically.

The phenomenon is  linked to the migration to the new version.

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Hello

And if you put Solidworks Launcher as the default as d.roger proposed and not just Solidworks because it seems to me that this is the one you need by default.

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I'm going to try again.

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Issue apparently solved:

Control Panel\All Control Panels\Default Programs\Set Associations -> change the default program for each SLW-related extension.

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Good evening @tous

Here, I discover in a resounding way, a new function of solidworks , namely the "retain" function: you will notice that it works under SW 2020, another new feature that does not appear in the version description.

I would be tempted to say that to get the points of the right answer you just have to "retry". All those who tried to answer tried their luck so much and more

Regards ;-) ;-)

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Here's a comedian, too bad it's not funny...

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EDIT: cancel

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Well, your ego problems, you see that with a shrink, your comments without interest, I don't care.

It's crazy to always need to bring her back.....

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Decidedly, the debates are intense on Lynkoa! That's what happens between enthusiasts...   I hope you have managed to find common ground, though. ! 

Have a good evening! 

Coralie  

 

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Hello @frederic.scheepers,

Your ego message is not very fair! What @Zozo_mp meant is that the designation of the best answer that you have validated is not of much use for users who may encounter the same problem.

This forum is designed to help the CAD user community. Closing a question with the correct answer provides direct access to the solution proposed by all members of the community. If people take the time to provide answers, it is only to help. I think that this forum has proven its worth and that many questions have been resolved. The exchanges are and must remain cordial! 

Sincerely,

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It's crazy how many lecturers there are here!

And it doesn't occur to you that there could have been a bug or a validation error?

It's easy to be clever, except that not everyone has all the time to hang out on the forums, some have to work.

It was enough to put it simply, @Zozo_mp's almost contemptuous words just show that he loves to be clever, but I gave him the points since it seems to be so important to him! 

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Let's just say that you're unfortunately not the first to do the trick to us.
And your new "best answer" doesn't improve the image you give  of yourself.

Choosing a "real" correct answer allows you to limit the time you have to spend on a forum to find it...

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