CAD Forum discussion (EN) : Autocad R14-Multiple drawings https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:37:38 +0000 Sat, 12 May 2012 18:12:14 +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=7783 <![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 R14-Multiple drawings : If memory serves me correctly,...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=7783&PID=20146&title=autocad-r14multiple-drawings#20146 Author: RoboFutbol
Subject: 7783
Posted: 12.May.2012 at 18:12

If memory serves me correctly, the only way was to open multiple sessions of AutoCAD    Thumbs%20Down]]> Sat, 12 May 2012 18:12:14 +0000 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=7783&PID=20146&title=autocad-r14multiple-drawings#20146 <![CDATA[Autocad R14-Multiple drawings : Why are you using r14 when Inventor...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=7783&PID=20134&title=autocad-r14multiple-drawings#20134 Author: John Connor
Subject: 7783
Posted: 10.May.2012 at 18:23

Why are you using r14 when Inventor 2011 comes bundled with AutoCAD 2011 doesn't it?

When someone asked the same question re: r14 and multiple drawings the response was...

"You can open multiple instances of AutoCAD 14 on a workstation within the limits of system memory resources. Open a second AutoCAD session, and then open another drawing file in the new session."

Unfortunately that is what you are doing already.  I have yet to find the magic bullet that will solve your problem.


Edited by John Connor - 10.May.2012 at 18:29]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 18:23:09 +0000 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=7783&PID=20134&title=autocad-r14multiple-drawings#20134 <![CDATA[Autocad R14-Multiple drawings : Automanager workflow is an interface...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=7783&PID=20128&title=autocad-r14multiple-drawings#20128 Author: CharlesRheault
Subject: 7783
Posted: 10.May.2012 at 14:52

Automanager workflow is an interface that allows you to create "cards" for your drawings database.  Managing revision, drawings numbers, etc.  Once you are on the interface you can lauch a drawing with a button.  On that interface I can launch as many drawings as I want, a new autocad map3 application will open for every drawing.  However, when a drawing is open and I try to open another one by double clicking on the drawing in windows explorer, nothing happens...Im pretty puzzled...]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 14:52:21 +0000 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=7783&PID=20128&title=autocad-r14multiple-drawings#20128 <![CDATA[Autocad R14-Multiple drawings : What is AutoManager and how are...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=7783&PID=20126&title=autocad-r14multiple-drawings#20126 Author: John Connor
Subject: 7783
Posted: 10.May.2012 at 11:54

What is AutoManager and how are you able to open multiple drawings through it?]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 11:54:26 +0000 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=7783&PID=20126&title=autocad-r14multiple-drawings#20126 <![CDATA[Autocad R14-Multiple drawings : What I&#039;m seeing is that the...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=7783&PID=20119&title=autocad-r14multiple-drawings#20119 Author: heinsite
Subject: 7783
Posted: 10.May.2012 at 04:26

What I'm seeing is that the SDI variable didn't become available until AutoCAD 2000.  Prior to that only a single drawing could be open at a time.
 
Ref: Through the Interface 10-04-06
 
So… where to start? The logical place is back in the AutoCAD 2000 timeframe. One of the big features of AutoCAD 2000 (codenamed “Tahoe”) was the Multiple Design Interface (a.k.a. the Multiple Document Interface or MDI). This was a big deal – until then AutoCAD had only been an SDI (Single Document Interface) application - and architecturally a lot needed to happen to enable MDI.
 
Dave
]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 04:26:01 +0000 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=7783&PID=20119&title=autocad-r14multiple-drawings#20119 <![CDATA[Autocad R14-Multiple drawings : System variables can be reset...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=7783&PID=20116&title=autocad-r14multiple-drawings#20116 Author: John Connor
Subject: 7783
Posted: 09.May.2012 at 23:36

System variables can be reset via the command line.

Another option would involve editing the Properties of the desktop shortcut for AutoCAD r14.  It's been a long time since I've done it though and I may even be thinking of something else entirely.  I'd have to do some research.


Edited by John Connor - 09.May.2012 at 23:38]]> Wed, 09 May 2012 23:36:38 +0000 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=7783&PID=20116&title=autocad-r14multiple-drawings#20116 <![CDATA[Autocad R14-Multiple drawings : Hello John and thank you for your...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=7783&PID=20109&title=autocad-r14multiple-drawings#20109 Author: CharlesRheault
Subject: 7783
Posted: 09.May.2012 at 18:44

Hello John and thank you for your reply,
 
I don't think it's possible to set the SDI on autocad R14 or if it is I have no idea on how to do it ?
]]> Wed, 09 May 2012 18:44:00 +0000 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=7783&PID=20109&title=autocad-r14multiple-drawings#20109 <![CDATA[Autocad R14-Multiple drawings : Try setting the system variable...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=7783&PID=20106&title=autocad-r14multiple-drawings#20106 Author: John Connor
Subject: 7783
Posted: 09.May.2012 at 18:27

Try setting the system variable SDI to a value of "0".]]> Wed, 09 May 2012 18:27:26 +0000 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=7783&PID=20106&title=autocad-r14multiple-drawings#20106 <![CDATA[Autocad R14-Multiple drawings : Hi, I&#039;ve been doing research...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=7783&PID=20105&title=autocad-r14multiple-drawings#20105 Author: CharlesRheault
Subject: 7783
Posted: 09.May.2012 at 16:29

Hi,
 
I've been doing research on the internet but can't seem to find answer to my problem.  Here it is: I am using autocad R14 along with Automanager.  My problem is that when I have an open drawing and try to open a second one through windows explorer, it doesn't work, nothing happens basicly I can't have two drawing opened at the same time.  However if I lauch 2-3-4,etc drawings through automanager it does work.
 
Does anyone have a clue how to fix this so that I can lauch different autocad R14 drawings at the same time?
 
Thanks !
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