I am getting this error message when launching FactoryCAD from Autocad 2009: CIMFCMDUI17.arx cannot find a procedure that it needs. ; error : ARXLoad failed. CIMFCAD ; error : no function definition: CIMF_USECADLICENSE This is on a 32 bit windows XP machine, I have searched every where for a resolution to this, to no avail.. Factory Cad 14. I have the License.dat file in the Siemens folder and the FactoryConfig.xml is pointing to it. I have uninstalled and reinstalled several times, but this is still beating me.. HELP!! Any feedback would be greatly appreciated..

Does Siemens have a Factory Cad Help forum?Until you mentioned it in your post I never heard of the program.Is Factory Cad 14 the latest version?

14 is not the latest, but it's the one requested for use with a Ford project.. Siemens does have a Help forum, I posted there as well.. They had a few similar questions that were closed, not by the poster but rather by Siemens which was not the root of my cause nor was it the answer to the question that was asked.. Need less to say, which is the reason I am choosing to go else where.. 

Nothing like helping the people who purchase your product right?  Might explain why there are so many AutoCAD related help sites/forums.  Something tells me your problem may be related to the ARX file but I can't put my finger on it at the moment.  Sorry.  I'll do a little searching around to see if I can come up with something.Are you sure the two programs are compatible version-wise?

Thanks alot, very much appreciated.. Yeah I am sure, during the install of FactoryCAD it asks specifically which version of AutoCAD do you have installed.. 14 only lists 2009 and 2010.. Which are the only versions it's compatible with...

Well that's one thing you don't have to worry about then.Have you tried contacting someone at Siemens or the company you bought Factory Cad through (like a local reseller)?John Connor2011-08-12 19:55:18

Sorry for the late reply, I did but they were no help.. I resolved the issue.. There is a folder C:\Program Files\Common files\Siemens PLM Software Shared\PlantLayout that hosts .DLL's simply delete  the directory and reinstall Factory CAD.. It only took me about a month to find it...  Siemens are yet to return my call regarding this issue.. Last I heard two weeks ago was there was a meeting scheduled with the Developers regarding my issue... I emailed and have gotten no response over the last few weeks.. I just resolved this issue this morning lol.. I thought about not sharing the fix with them, when/if ever they do call me back.. But I don't want anyone else to be stuck as we have been..

All of the uninstalls and reinstalls... I have deleted the directory from Program Files everytime.. Never crossed my mind once to look in Common Files for another directory.. You live and you learn..

Glad to hear you got it sorted out no thanks to the people at Siemens.  When they ask what the solution is tell them you'll have to charge them for customer support.  LOL

LOL... I sure will!! Thanks for the effort, it is greatly appreciated..

i have a problem with factorycad. autocad said that failed to regester..and cannot obtain factory cad licence file. how can ı solve this problemthanks in advance

Is this a legit version of FactoryCAD?  Have you tried contacting tech support at FactoryCAD?Did you create a Restore point prior to loading FactoryCAD?

Dear,I installed version 7.1 successfully. You want me to send Factory Cad7.1. I can send you but I needing version14. Can you send me?. ThanksEmial. canvannguyen1051528@gmail.com