Is there any way to open solidworks 2011 files in Solidworks 2010?

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4 Answers

The only way is using a Parasolid format, STEP or IGES.

The other way is to install a copy of newer version along the 2010, then, open the 2011/2012 version and save as parasolid and open in 2010, but I advise strongly against doing so. To make it work, you'd need a separate partition with a separate OS with a proper standalone SW installation. That means dual boot.

you can use the free online https://www.onshape.com/ or http://mecsoft.com/visualmill/ to convert files to stp, parasolid or iges. then open in solidworks.