SWP files stored on a network drive, getting locked by users?

We have several SWP files stored on a network drive for all users to
access. Whenever we update a macro, we simply overwrite the old SWP
file. Sometimes I get a window stating that the file is in use. Not
knowing how to see who is using it, we get everyone to exit SolidWorks.

Is there a way to prevent this file from being locked? The folder that
we are keeping these files is write-protected so only (2) people in
engineer can write, but everyone can read.

 

I have noticed problems like this myself. When you close a macro after
editing it SolidWorks doesn't always give up a connection to it. You
have to actually quit SolidWorks in order to free the file up for
editing. If the file is read only to all but two users then my guess
would be that only those two users can be responsible for locking the
file up. Only those two should require a SolidWorks shutdown to
restore proper file access.

Instead of overwriting the .swp you could instead increment a version
number. In this case you will always be creating a new file and not
overwriting the old. That should solve your problem. MyFile_1.0.4.swp.

 

I save over these files even if SW seems to complain and it writes the
new version. Like you everyone has readonly and I have read/write.

 

SW Monkey,

Easy solution. Easier than you might imagine, though a little
annoying.

Simply rename the whole folder which has the locked files AND move that
folder INTO another folder.

THEN copy that folder from its new location to its old location and
rename it back to the original name.

Once IT gets around to resetting the server, delete the extra folder.

I've used this method with success multiple times already.

Matt

 

TOP,

This doesn't work with files that are locked because the network thinks
someone is using them. This normally only works if the macro's on
one's own system when you get that error.

Matt

 

The SWP files I am speaking of are on a mapped network share.

 

I thik you could try to use certain free program called UNLOCKER.
Simply right click the file and click Unlock. It will remove all locks
from file and will be able to edit it or replace it whenever you like.
Users won't even notice it.
You can download it from http://ccollomb.free.fr/unlocker/#download
Hope I have helped you...

regards

 

That option wont work for me. If you rename the SWP file, then
everyone will have to repoint to the new one. If you keep the filename
the same, no action is required by all users.