SolidWorks® Type-Libraries / Installed Version of SolidWorks
Each version of SolidWorks uses a different Type Library file.
In the image :
•SolidWorks Type Library: 2021
•Installed Version ofSolidWorks: 2021
When the year is the same, you are “All good to go”.
If the versions are not the same, you will not be able to transfer CAD data to and from SolidWorks.
To change the Type Library to the SolidWorks release you want to use:
•Exit MechDesigner
•Start the SolidWorks Release you want to use
•Start a new Part, and save it as a .SLDPRT document
•Exit SolidWorks
•Start MechDesigner
•Look in Help menu > About > Type Library to see if you are “All good to go”.
Note: From MD15 - the correct Type Libraries are installed automatically with your installation, and it checks which release (year) of SolidWorks you have most recently used each time you start MechDesigner.