part opens but solidworks 2016 will not allow me to edit it

hi, I made a part and it shows up in solidworks folder. I open the part but from there it will not allow me to edit the part or make a drawing of it, or in fact do anything with it. the part is saved as a part. what have I don't wrong and what do I need to do to correct it. thanks, terry

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