KB: Troubleshoot "The Internal ID Does Not Match" issue with SOLIDWORKS MCAD
Created: May 07, 2024 | Updated: July 01, 2024
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:
![Image 8.png](https://www.altium.com/documentation/sites/default/files/wiki_attachments/322870/41fac9ca7a3ff7c4c154941d529a52d7.jpeg)
... or, to set the Common Comp Folder in CoDesigner's settings.
Note: showing that dialog can be restored here:
![Image 9.png](https://www.altium.com/documentation/sites/default/files/wiki_attachments/322870/4e5266c547a2d6d0e2406684c084d2bf.jpeg)