topic Re: Unable to open files in Inventor Forum

Unable to open files

Anonymous — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 23:13:28 GMT

I am doing a project using Autodesk Inventor. I sent the files to an Autodesk tutor to comment on but when he returned them I was unable to open the files. Could anyone help me with this?

Re: Unable to open files

mdavis22569 — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 23:21:53 GMT

you'll need to provide a bit more info ...what version of Inventor are you on ..

or share the file

HOWEVER ..I'm betting he has a newer version if you're not on 2017.

Re: Unable to open files

JDMather — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 23:26:53 GMT

Students can download the latest version of Inventor from the Autodesk Student Community for free.

Re: Unable to open files

Anonymous — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 02:56:33 GMT

My version is 2016 - see attached

Re: Unable to open files

Mark.Lancaster — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 02:57:32 GMT

@Anonymous

Did you mean to attach a file? Nothing is attached

Re: Unable to open files

Anonymous — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 03:00:17 GMT

OK. I have found out we both have the same version (2016) Please let me know as soon as possible if you have any ideas. This is urgently needed..

Re: Unable to open files

Anonymous — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 03:14:18 GMT

Sorry - here are some samples...

Re: Unable to open files

Anonymous — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 03:32:34 GMT

Did that work?

Re: Unable to open files

Anonymous — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 03:42:30 GMT

Here is the error message attached.

Re: Unable to open files

JimBackull — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 04:16:36 GMT

Hi!

Have you tried to open the files through Inventor´s menu instead of double clicking the file in Windows?

Sometimes I have had troubles when trying to open a file directly from its location, but then it has worked if I go to File -> Open tab -> "Open an Inventor file or other types of CAD files".

I hope this helps you, at least I was able to open your files (though I´m running Inventor 2017).

- Jim

Re: Unable to open files

BeKirra — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 04:23:05 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
Sorry - here are some samples...

I can open your 3 files using v2016.

Unfortunately you haven't attached base components for each of your file.

The following files are missing in your attachment:

Gear 2 (2).ipt

Hour_Tube-01 (2).ipt

Gear 5 (2).ipt

Re: Unable to open files

Anonymous — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 04:41:19 GMT

Thanks Jim

I believe it may be a Windows 10 problem.what version do you have?

Regards
Karen

Re: Unable to open files

JimBackull — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 04:44:21 GMT

Right now I´m working on a Windows 7 PC, but actually I believe I used a machine with Windows 10 & Inventor 2016 when I noticed the issue..

So maybe it´s indeed something related to that!

- Jim

Re: Unable to open files

blair — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 05:33:20 GMT

All the files are still in version 2016 (build 200138000, 138), so you should be able to open it with your version of IV2016. They all show that they need migrating to IV2017 (I'm on IV2017).

Re: Unable to open files

Anonymous — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 08:10:07 GMT

I wonder whether there is any way to Private Message you? Damian has significant problems with a complex drawing he has to finish and it is too slow over the forum in terms of communication and misunderstanding especially when his mum tries to post the question.Maybe even a phone call? What is your location and time?

Re: Unable to open files

mdavis22569 — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 09:36:57 GMT

Who's Tutoring him?

That's where I'd start. They aren't on the same page. WIndows 7 to Windows 10 should be an issue. We have a few seats of 7 left at work..

I would recommend getting the newest version (for free like JDMathers said) or at least the same as whom ever is Tutoring/teaching him.

Mike

Re: Unable to open files

JDMather — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 10:11:59 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:

OK. I have found out we both have the same version (2016) Please let me know as soon as possible if you have any ideas. This is urgently needed..

1. Download and install the Service Packs for 2016.

2. As @JimBackull stated, do not attempt to open file by double clicking the filename - use File Open from within Inventor.

Re: Unable to open files

Anonymous — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 10:42:44 GMT

I have a windows 10, as does my tutor...

Re: Unable to open files

JDMather — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 10:43:59 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
I have a windows 10, as does my tutor...

See Post #17.

Re: Unable to open files

mdavis22569 — Fri, 29 Jul 2016 10:47:44 GMT

Are you both on the same version of Inventor too ..

and install the Updates and patches like JDMather mentioned ...

link to the updates

Mike