SOLIDWORKS Default Templates Error

When you create a new document, import a file from another application, or create a derived part in SOLIDWORKS, the default template is used for the new document. However, sometimes if the file paths are not set up correctly, you may get the error message below:

“The default templates are not valid. The problems can be resolved by correcting the default templates under the options dialog. Do you want to continue with a blank template?”

Defining the Default Templates

To correct your file path, follow the instructions below:

• Navigate to Options
• Under System Options, select Default Templates
• Browse to the specific template you want by selecting ...
  
  
  
  
• Here, you can select the default template from the “New SOLIDWORKS Document” dialog box and click OK.
  
  
  

Note: These SOLIDWORKS templates in the above dialog box are defined by the templates found in the file location(s) listed under Tools > Options > File Locations > Document Templates.

Editor's Note: This article was originally published in May 2017 and has been updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness.

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