He has sent me a number of files and in the batch of files that all have the same background info regarding date of creation etc etc platform used etc etc, but some files give me a "Files created before Solidworks 97Plus are not supported"  With previous versions of edrawings I was able to read all files, now I have this random occurrence and once the file opens with the error message, no longer can I open it to view without the error message appearing.

I have posted screenshots of an example of the error message and the info pertaining to the file.

If some more experienced and knowledgeable person can help I would be pleased. 

Thanks in anticipation.

mdstec