Copy Settings Wizard strategy before and after a SOLIDWORKS registry reset fixed a problem
Summary
Restoring SOLIDWORKS custom settings is sometimes necessary, and if much time has been invested in setting them all then it’s not fun to imagine having to restore them all manually. This article discusses restoring custom settings if there was deemed to be a corruption in the SOLIDWORKS part of the Windows registry. If you do not relish the idea of manual re-creation, then keep reading, as restoring your hard work might not be as straightforward as you think, as there is a nasty little trap we can get into. Here they are: Can you guess how the trap works, when these two elements are used in sequence? This is how: This trap can be dealt with in a few different ways: NOTE: For those who are moderately or heavily invested in customizing SOLIDWORKS settings, we recommend maintaining a collection of custom settings files, with a new one saved out every once in a while, so that you have a good stock from which to restore when needed.