Tips to open SWJ file
Can't open the SWJ file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open SWJ files as well as a list of programs that support SWJ files.
SWJ file extension
| File Name |
SolidWorks Journal Format |
| File Developer |
Dassault Systemes |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The SWJ file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the SWJ files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the SWJ file on each system platform.
What is SWJ file?
The SWJ file has been categorized as Misc Files. The creator of this file is Dassault Systemes. Additionally, the Misc Files category contains 6033 of other files. SolidWorks Journal Format is most often found on 1 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. The SolidWorks application is recommended to open the file. It was released by SolidWorks Corporation.
How to open SWJ file?
The main problem with SolidWorks Journal Format is that the SWJ file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that SWJ files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the SWJ 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
The first step is to check if the computer has the SolidWorks program installed. This can be achieved by typing SolidWorks into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below you will find a list of applications that support SWJ files.
Programs to open SWJ file
Remember to download programs supporting SWJ files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of SolidWorks with SWJ files
If, despite the installed application, the SWJ file does not start in the SolidWorks application, you must create a file association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the SolidWorks application as the default for handling the SWJ file.
Step 3. Update SolidWorks to the latest version
If, despite the association of the SolidWorks program with the SolidWorks Journal Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the SolidWorks Corporation website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the SWJ file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to SWJ files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our SWJ file. Sometimes virus-infected SWJ files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the SWJ file. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for this. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged SWJ files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Dassault Systemes, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted SWJ 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.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the SWJ file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the SWJ file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the SWJ file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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