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Re: File Association Doesn't Work

 
 
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      06-16-2009


Hello Freshsqueze,

Reinstalling Sketchup to do a repair install on it may be able to set
it as the default program to open the Sketchup file afterwards. You
might also check to see if you can open the file from within Sketchup as
well.

Hope this helps,
Shawn

freshsqueze;1067644 Wrote:
> When I try to associate a file type with an application (either through
> Right Click> Open With or Control Panel> Default Programs> Set
> Associations) it does not work if the program isn't already listed prior
> to hitting "Browse" or "Change Program." I can navigate to the
> executable, and when I choose that program, it doesn't load in the Open
> With window.
>
> I simply want my Sketchup file to open in Sketchup when I click on it.
> Please advise!



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