.SLDDRW File Extension

SolidWorks Drawing File

A .SLDDRW file is a SolidWorks Drawing file created by the SolidWorks CAD software. The SolidWorks program provides 3D tools to create, simulate, and publish 3D data. To open .slddrw files, first sele...

General Information

Title SLDDRW File Extension
Extension .slddrw
Full Form SolidWorks Drawing File
File Type CAD Drawing File
Developer Dassault Systèmes
MIME Type application/sldworks

File Function

Primary Function Store 2D designs
Additional Functions Reference 3D parts, assemblies
Features Annotations, dimensions

File Characteristics

Quality High precision
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Mechanical Design Yes
Product Design Yes
Engineering Documentation Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Minimal
Best Practices Regular backups, version control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1995
Latest Version SolidWorks 2023

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .sldprt, .sldasm

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
SolidWorks Licensed Windows
eDrawings Viewer Free, Licensed Windows, Mac
DraftSight Licensed Windows, Mac, Linux