Solid Edge Setting Default Option "Inactivate Drawing Views for Review" in Solid Edge

Users have reported an issue where the default option to "Inactivate Drawing Views for Review" in Solid Edge resets to "Activate" mode after reopening the software, despite attempts to set it otherwise using the Draft Open dialog.

To ensure that the option "Inactivate Drawing Views for Review" remains set as default in Solid Edge, follow these steps:

1. Access Draft Open Dialog:

• Open Solid Edge and navigate to any Draft (.dft) file.

• In the Draft Open dialog, ensure you have a file selected or simply open the dialog from the application menu.

2. Set Option and Save as Default:

• Within the Draft Open dialog, locate the checkbox for "Inactivate Drawing Views for Review."

• Check the box to select this option.

3. Save Settings in Registry:

• Click on the "Save As Default" button located within the Draft Open dialog. This action ensures that the selected option becomes the default setting for future sessions.

4. Registry Configuration (Advanced Users):

• If needed, you can manually configure the registry setting to enforce this default behavior.

• Navigate to the registry entry:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Siemens\Solid Edge\Version XXX\PrefSets\Options-Open

Replace "Version XXX" with your specific version of Solid Edge.

• Modify the value for "DraftOpenMode" to reflect the desired behavior:

For "Active" mode:

"DraftOpenMode"=hex:02,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00

For "Inactive" mode:

"DraftOpenMode"=hex:02,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,01,00,00,00,00,00,00,00

5. Final Steps:

• Close and reopen Solid Edge to ensure the settings are applied correctly.

• Verify that the default option remains as "Inactivate Drawing Views for Review" upon reopening.

By following these steps, users can effectively set and maintain the default option for "Inactivate Drawing Views for Review" in Solid Edge, enhancing workflow consistency and user experience.