Tips to open PRTDOT file
Can't open the PRTDOT file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open PRTDOT files as well as a list of programs that support PRTDOT files.
PRTDOT file extension
| File Name |
SolidWorks Part Template |
| File Developer |
SolidWorks Corporation |
| File Category |
3D Image Files |
The PRTDOT file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PRTDOT files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PRTDOT file on each system platform.
What is PRTDOT file?
The file with the extension PRTDOT is the 3D Image Files file type. The creator of this file is SolidWorks Corporation. Additionally, the 3D Image Files category contains 622 of other files. SolidWorks Part Template is most often found on 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The SolidWorks application is recommended to open the file. It was released by SolidWorks Corporation.
How to open PRTDOT file?
The main problem with SolidWorks Part Template is that the PRTDOT file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file PRTDOT to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the PRTDOT 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
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that SolidWorks is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name SolidWorks in it. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open PRTDOT files.
Programs to open PRTDOT file
Remember to download programs supporting PRTDOT files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of SolidWorks with PRTDOT files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the PRTDOT file to open in the SolidWorks application, but you can set it manually. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the PRTDOT file with the SolidWorks program.
Step 3. Update SolidWorks to the latest version
If, despite the association of the SolidWorks program with the SolidWorks Part Template file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the SolidWorks Corporation website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the PRTDOT file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The PRTDOT file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the PRTDOT file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. 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 PRTDOT file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover PRTDOT files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the PRTDOT file. 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 the failure. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged PRTDOT files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting SolidWorks Corporation, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted PRTDOT files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the PRTDOT file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the PRTDOT file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file PRTDOT to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the PRTDOT file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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