PRTDOT File Extension

What is PRTDOT file?

PRTDOT is a file extension commonly associated with SolidWorks Part Template files. SolidWorks Part Template specification was created by SolidWorks Corporation. Files with PRTDOT extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. PRTDOT file format, along with 622 other file formats, belongs to the 3D Image Files category. The software recommended for managing PRTDOT files is SolidWorks. On the official website of SolidWorks Corporation developer not only will you find detailed information about theSolidWorks software, but also about PRTDOT and other supported file formats.

Programs which support PRTDOT file extension

Programs that can handle PRTDOT files are as follows. Files with PRTDOT extension, just like any other file formats, can be found on any operating system. The files in question may be transferred to other devices, be it mobile or stationary, yet not all systems may be capable of properly handling such files.

How to open file with PRTDOT extension?

Being unable to open files with PRTDOT extension can be have various origins. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to SolidWorks Part Template files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Get the SolidWorks

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports PRTDOT files installed on the system. To address this issue, go to the SolidWorks developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support PRTDOT files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download SolidWorks installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit SolidWorks Corporation website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Check the version of SolidWorks and update if needed

You still cannot access PRTDOT files although SolidWorks is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. This can be one of the causes why PRTDOT files are not compatible with SolidWorks. The latest version of SolidWorks should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign SolidWorks to PRTDOT files

After installing SolidWorks (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open PRTDOT files. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Clicking the PRTDOT with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where SolidWorks is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open PRTDOT files and clicking OK.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with PRTDOT extension, select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select SolidWorks and click Change for all...
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with PRTDOT extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Ensure that the PRTDOT file is complete and free of errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the PRTDOT file is valid. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. Check the PRTDOT file for viruses or malware

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the PRTDOT file hinders attempts to open it. Scan the PRTDOT file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the scanner detected that the PRTDOT file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Ensure the file with PRTDOT extension is complete and error-free

Did you receive the PRTDOT file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. It could happen the the download process of file with PRTDOT extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the SolidWorks Part Template file.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run SolidWorks

If the systems has insufficient resources to open PRTDOT files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with SolidWorks Part Template file. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle PRTDOT files.

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