Opening Older Versions of Files

Be careful when opening older versions of files. Of course you'll first need to "get version" for the older version you're interested in. Your version tab will let you know you've got it into your local cache.

Now comes the confusing part. When you open this in Solidworks you'll be prompted with this screen

The first check box is simple, do you want to check this out. 

The second check box "GET" would lead you to believe it's getting you version of the file listed, but it's not. It's getting the latest version of the vault. DESELECT this option to get an older version.

Then just for added confusion, the "OK" button says "Checkout", but at this point it won't check the file out.

An easy way to remember this is take this form's checkboxes from left to right, and ask yourself:

1- Do I want to Check it Out?

2- Do I want to Get the latest Version from the vault?

3- Do I want the older version  shown?

~Corey Hinman, CEPA