I have dwg file that cannot open in autocad program. I can open the file no problem. but after I save and close it, when I try to reopen it. I cannot open it. I see following error message: Drawing file is not valid Can anyone know why this happen and how I can open it? Thank you. Best Regards folks!
Use the autosave files to recover your work
1. Go to Tools --> Options
2. Inside Options go to the "Files" Tab (far left)
3. Inside the files tab go to: "Automatic Save File Location" and see where the autosave files are stored. (mine where stored at C:\Documents and Settings\USERNAME\Local Settings\Temp)
4. Then access that folder and try to find a file with the same file name but different extension. (The autosave files should have a either a .BAK or a .SV$ extension) (if you can't see the folder, you need to go to Tools --> folder Options --> View --> and Make sure "show hidden files and folders" is SELECTED) .
5. Check the "date modified" of those files, if the date and time makes sense according to when you had the last file crshes, there is a good chance that those files contain the information you need, so there is no need to redraw everything.
6. Change the file extension of the file you think it might be the good one from .bak or .sv$ to .dwg (to be able to change the file extension you need to be able to see it. To do that, on any folder go to Tools --> Folder Options --> View --> and make sure that "Hide extensions for known file types" is UNCHECKED)
7. Use third party software in case the guide about wasnt effective
DWG Repair Toolbox http://www.autocad.repairtoolbox.com/
When saving the file, check to see what file format (extension) it is saving as. On the Save As screen, under the space to type a filename there should be a drop-down menu to select the file type it is saved as.
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