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.SMG File Extension

  • Developer by: Dassault Systemes
  • Category: CAD Files

What are .SMG files and how to open them?

Can't open .SMG file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .SMG file.

What is a .SMG file extension?

.SMG file extension is created by Dassault Systemes. .SMG has been classified as CAD Files.

.SMG is SolidWorks Composer File

An SMG file is a 3D CAD model saved in the SolidWorks Composer file format. It contains a 3D assembly, which may include one or more parts or sub-assemblies. SMG files also store document properties, which include information about the coordinate system and textures of the assembly.

SolidWorks Composer is a technical documentation program used to communicate information about a product using 3D product design data. SMG files are created from 3D CAD models designed in SolidWorks. The files are exported from SolidWorks then imported into SolidWorks Composer to create the technical documentation for the 3D CAD models.

To open an SMG file in SolidWorks Composer, select File → Open, choose the SMG file, and click Open.

To create an SMG file in SolidWorks, select File → Save As, choose SolidWorks Composer (*.smg) from the Save as type dropdown menu, and click Save.

List of all softwares that can open the SolidWorks Composer File
Windows
Dassault Systemes SolidWorks Composer

How to fix problems with .SMG files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .SMG files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .SMG file format
  2. You need to check the .SMG file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)