EN: 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:

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.