Tips to open CEX file
Can't open the CEX file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open CEX files as well as a list of programs that support CEX files.
CEX file extension
| File Name |
SolidWorks Enterprise PDM Vault Export Format |
| File Developer |
Dassault Systemes |
| File Category |
Settings Files |
The CEX file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the CEX files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the CEX file on each system platform.
What is CEX file?
The file in the CEX format belongs to the Settings Files category. The author of this format is Dassault Systemes. Settings Files consists of 1305 similar files. SolidWorks Enterprise PDM Vault Export Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. Alternatively, you can use 1 other programs. You can use ThumbsPlus in case SolidWorks Enterprise PDM cannot be used.
How to open CEX file?
The most common problem when using SolidWorks Enterprise PDM Vault Export Format is that a specific CEX is not associated with the program. This causes the file CEX to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the CEX file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install SolidWorks Enterprise PDM
The first step is to check if the computer has the SolidWorks Enterprise PDM program installed. This can be achieved by typing SolidWorks Enterprise PDM into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below is a list of programs that support the file CEX.
Programs to open CEX file
Remember to download programs supporting CEX files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of SolidWorks Enterprise PDM with CEX files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the CEX file still does not use the SolidWorks Enterprise PDM program, it means no association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the CEX file with the SolidWorks Enterprise PDM application.
Step 3. Update SolidWorks Enterprise PDM to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the SolidWorks Enterprise PDM program, it is possible that SolidWorks Enterprise PDM Vault Export Format requires a newer version of the program.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the CEX file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to CEX files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our CEX file. Sometimes virus-infected CEX files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of CEX file may not always be supported by the latest software version. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for this. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged CEX files.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted CEX files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the CEX file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file CEX to close. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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