SOLIDWORKS Pack and Go: How to Quickly Bundle Your Project Files

What Is Pack and Go?

Pack and Go is a built-in utility in SOLIDWORKS that collects an entire project’s file structure—including drawings, parts, assemblies, subassemblies, and even decals or design tables—and packages them together. It ensures that when you send the files to someone else or move them to another location, nothing is missing.

When to Use Pack and Go

• Sending files to a client or collaborator
• Backing up a complete project
• Moving a project between computers
• Preparing for long-term storage or archive
  
  

How to Use Pack and Go in SOLIDWORKS

1. Open the top-level part, assembly, or drawing you want to package.
2. Go to File > Pack and Go.
3. In the Pack and Go dialog:
   
   • Choose whether to include drawings, simulation results, toolbox components, or decals.
   • Click the double arrows to see the full list of included files.
     
     
4. Choose the output:
   
   • Save to a folder for easy access and editing
   • Save as a zip file for emailing or uploading
     
     
5. Click Save and SOLIDWORKS will copy all files to the selected location.
   
   

Advanced Options

• Add prefix or suffix to filenames for tracking versions or edits.
• Include suppressed components if you want the entire model structure, even unused parts.
  
  
• View file references before export to double-check everything is included.
  
  

Best Practices

• Always use Pack and Go before sending assemblies to avoid broken references.
• Store Pack and Go zip files as clean backups of final designs.
• Use meaningful prefixes (e.g., project name or date) when sharing across teams.
  
  

Wrap-Up

SOLIDWORKS Pack and Go is a must-have tool for anyone working with multi-file projects. It prevents missing references, simplifies collaboration, and ensures your entire design package stays intact. Whether you’re sending a file to a colleague or backing up a finished assembly, Pack and Go gives you a reliable way to keep everything together.

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