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Solidworks zipped pack and go does not unpack when imported

Bambergerm
Bambergerm Posts: 5 PRO
in Community Support
I am trying to import a SW assembly, so did the following:
1-pack and go, flatten to a single folder, create zip file - this is named the same as the assembly. 
2-Import into Onshape - it imports with no errors, but creates a Zip file in one of the tabs in the document but does not unpack it and create parts/assemblies

What am I missing to get it to unpack?
Thanks in advance

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  • S1mon
    S1mon Posts: 4,484 PRO
    Answer ✓
    The import process can take some time (in the background). The feedback is not so great. I've thought something wasn't working and it eventually showed up just fine.

    That said, I have had issues with some imports. It sounds like you did all the right steps. I would report this to support if your parts/assemblies don't show up after 10 minutes or so.

    Simon Gatrall | Product Development, Engineering, Design, Onshape | Ex- IDEO, PCH, Unagi, Carbon | LinkedIn

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  • S1mon
    S1mon Posts: 4,484 PRO
    Answer ✓
    The import process can take some time (in the background). The feedback is not so great. I've thought something wasn't working and it eventually showed up just fine.

    That said, I have had issues with some imports. It sounds like you did all the right steps. I would report this to support if your parts/assemblies don't show up after 10 minutes or so.

    Simon Gatrall | Product Development, Engineering, Design, Onshape | Ex- IDEO, PCH, Unagi, Carbon | LinkedIn

  • Bambergerm
    Bambergerm Posts: 5 PRO
    Thanks for the follow up. I found I had named the zip the same as the assembly, but I needed to add .sldasm to the file name, then it ran just fine. 
    Cheers,
    Martin

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