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Solidworks 2010 Document Manager API

If you see any of these error messages you may need to install the latest SolidWorks 2010 Document Manager API.

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Surfware has released an updated SolidWorks 2010 Document Manager API to support opening SolidWorks 2010 files.

http://surfware.com/surf_support/SolidWorks_2010_Document_Manager_API.zip

Installation Steps

  1. Close SURFCAM
  2. Download the ZIP file and extract the SolidWorks 2010 Document Manager API.msi file then double click the MSI file to start the installation.
  3. Click the NEXT button to Continue.
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  4. Click the NEXT button to Continue.
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  5. Click the INSTALL button to Continue.
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  6. Click the FINISH button to close the installer.
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Troubleshooting

If you are still having issues after you have installed the SolidWorks 2010 Document Manager API try these steps.

Sometimes the DLL files do not register properly or the wrong DLL is registered, follow these steps to register the correct DLL file.

Windows XP, Vista, 7 (32 Bit)

Launch the Command Prompt by locating the Icon from your Start Menu, All Programs, Accessories, Command Prompt.

Type the following

  1. CD C:\Program Files\Document Manager (press enter)
  2. Regsvr32.exe SWDocumentMgr.dll (press enter)
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  3. A window should appear stating that you have properly registered the DLL File.
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Windows XP, Vista, 7 (x64)

Launch the Command Prompt (Run as Administrator) locating the Icon from your Start Menu, All Programs, Accessories, Command Prompt.

Type the following lines

  1. CD C:\Program Files (x86)\Document Manager (press enter)Regsvr32.exe SWDocumentMgr.dll (press enter)
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  2. window should appear stating that you have properly Registered the DLL file.
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