CAD Forum discussion (EN) : AutoCAD error https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/ Sun, 31 May 2026 20:46:29 +0000 Thu, 22 Oct 2015 19:54:12 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.04 360 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=11426 <![CDATA[CAD Forum discussion (EN)]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/ <![CDATA[AutoCAD error : thanks for answers! ]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=11426&PID=30723&title=autocad-error#30723 Author: licona.julio
Subject: 11426
Posted: 22.Oct.2015 at 19:54

thanks for answers!]]> Thu, 22 Oct 2015 19:54:12 +0000 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=11426&PID=30723&title=autocad-error#30723 <![CDATA[AutoCAD error : I would not recommend using an...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=11426&PID=30711&title=autocad-error#30711 Author: John Connor
Subject: 11426
Posted: 21.Oct.2015 at 11:41

I would not recommend using an online service to repair a corrupted AutoCAD file.  Otherwise, all the information stanley offered was already covered in previous posts one way or the other.
]]> Wed, 21 Oct 2015 11:41:02 +0000 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=11426&PID=30711&title=autocad-error#30711 <![CDATA[AutoCAD error : Start by verifying that the drawing...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=11426&PID=30707&title=autocad-error#30707 Author: stanleybuckner17
Subject: 11426
Posted: 20.Oct.2015 at 23:31

Startby verifying that the drawing file you are trying to open was not created in anewer version of AutoCAD, with a newer file format than the version you arecurrently using. For example, a drawing created in AutoCAD 2015 will notopen in AutoCAD 2012. Refer to AutoCADdrawing file formats for specific details on the file formatssupported by various AutoCAD releases. If this turns out to be theissue, request that the drawing be saved to a version that is compatiblewith the AutoCAD you are using. 


Otherwise, this message indicates that thedrawing file has been damaged beyond use. However, there are a few thingsthat may get it to open:

Tryto open the drawing file directly instead of using the Recent Documents menu.

Checkthat the storage location that holds the drawing is working properly.

Usethe RECOVER and RECOVERALL commands on the drawing.

Attempt to insert the damaged file into a clean drawing or templateusing the INSERT command.
Also i can suggest to use online service  https://onlinefilerepair.com/en/autocad-repair-online.html
When none of the above work,try to locate a backup file (.bak) or the latestautomatic save file (.sv$) for the drawing, or recover the file fromanother computer or from a file backup system that you may have in place tohelp manage your files. The AutoCAD backup file is usually found in thesame folder as the DWG. The auto-save file is located in your user temp folder.Any easy way to open this up is to type %tmp% in the location bar of any folderwindow or in the search field within the Start menu. Rename the .bak or .sv$ extension to .dwg and then you should have 
]]> Tue, 20 Oct 2015 23:31:42 +0000 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=11426&PID=30707&title=autocad-error#30707 <![CDATA[AutoCAD error : I get that when trying to open...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=11426&PID=30698&title=autocad-error#30698 Author: Kent Cooper
Subject: 11426
Posted: 19.Oct.2015 at 20:00

I get that when trying to open a drawing in a newer version [not just a different version] than what I have.  If that's the issue, Download AutoDesk's free DWG TrueView program, which can convert .DWG files to earlier formats -- download the drawing rather than trying to open it directly, convert it with DWG TrueView, and then you can open it.]]> Mon, 19 Oct 2015 20:00:57 +0000 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=11426&PID=30698&title=autocad-error#30698 <![CDATA[AutoCAD error : It looks like you might be trying...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=11426&PID=30683&title=autocad-error#30683 Author: John Connor
Subject: 11426
Posted: 19.Oct.2015 at 12:19

It looks like you might be trying to open a drawing saved to a different .dwg version than what you are running.  For example, the drawing was created and saved in AutoCAD 2015 file format.

Further information regarding this error message can be found here...

http://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad/troubleshooting/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/Drawing-file-is-not-valid-error-message.html

If it is a matter of a corrupt drawing you should read this article...

http://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad/troubleshooting/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/AutoCAD-File-Corruption.html


Edited by John Connor - 19.Oct.2015 at 13:19]]> Mon, 19 Oct 2015 12:19:27 +0000 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=11426&PID=30683&title=autocad-error#30683 <![CDATA[AutoCAD error : When trying to open a drawing...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=11426&PID=30682&title=autocad-error#30682 Author: licona.julio
Subject: 11426
Posted: 19.Oct.2015 at 11:46

When trying to open a drawing file inAutoCAD, the following message appears: 
Drawing file is not valid.

  

Anyoneelse having this issue?

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