KB: Troubleshoot "The Internal ID Does Not Match" issue with SOLIDWORKS MCAD
Created: September 25, 2021 | Updated: March 08, 2024
Altium Designer
Starting in version: 20.1
Up to Current
This happens when several boards with the same set of components are used in a device assembly AND IF there is no common component folder set up in CoDesigner’s settings.
Solution Details
The problem is described here: https://blog.trimech.com/non-matching-internal-ids-solidworksThe solution is to choose “Accept this file anyway” option on opening of a device’s assembly:
... or, to set the Common Comp Folder in CoDesigner's settings.
Note: showing that dialog can be restored here:
