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    Default AutoCAD 2006 unable to open DWG file created in same version - Drawing file not valid

    I have a DWG that was created in version 2006, and when i try to open it in the same version, it says "Drawing file not vaild". I've tried a few different things, but I know I'm missing something simple. Any suggestions?

    Thanks in advance

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    Default Re: AutoCAD 2006 unable to open DWG file created in same version - Drawing file not valid

    Quote Originally Posted by gary.gentry
    I have a DWG that was created in version 2006, and when i try to open it in the same version, it says "Drawing file not vaild". I've tried a few different things, but I know I'm missing something simple. Any suggestions?

    Thanks in advance
    As a work-around, have you tried to insert the drawing into a fresh, empty dwg? If it does work, use the PURGE and AUDIT commands to clean things up. Be sure to purge register applications (RegApps), also.

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    Default Re: AutoCAD 2006 unable to open DWG file created in same version - Drawing file not valid

    Or, try opening the DWG with the RECOVER command.

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    Default Re: AutoCAD 2006 unable to open DWG file created in same version - Drawing file not valid

    Quote Originally Posted by gary.gentry
    I have a DWG that was created in version 2006, and when i try to open it in the same version, it says "Drawing file not vaild". I've tried a few different things, but I know I'm missing something simple. Any suggestions?

    Thanks in advance
    Can you post the file by any chance? May help to take a look at it...

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    Default Re: AutoCAD 2006 unable to open DWG file created in same version - Drawing file not valid

    Quote Originally Posted by Maverick91
    As a work-around, have you tried to insert the drawing into a fresh, empty dwg? If it does work, use the PURGE and AUDIT commands to clean things up. Be sure to purge register applications (RegApps), also.
    I have tried audit and recover. I don't know what RegApps is. Can you briefly explain? I can't open the drawing at all so how can I purge the Dwg? Thanks for the help.

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    Default Re: AutoCAD 2006 unable to open DWG file created in same version - Drawing file not valid

    Quote Originally Posted by jswantek
    Can you post the file by any chance? May help to take a look at it...
    I am a student and it is not my dwg. I doubt they will let me. I'll check.

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    Default Re: AutoCAD 2006 unable to open DWG file created in same version - Drawing file not valid

    Quote Originally Posted by gary.gentry
    I am a student and it is not my dwg. I doubt they will let me. I'll check.
    Did you try the RECOVER command?

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    Default Re: AutoCAD 2006 unable to open DWG file created in same version - Drawing file not valid

    Quote Originally Posted by andy.manninen
    Did you try the RECOVER command?

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    Yes, and it says that it is not able to recover selected dwg.

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    Default Re: AutoCAD 2006 unable to open DWG file created in same version - Drawing file not valid

    Quote Originally Posted by gary.gentry
    Yes, and it says that it is not able to recover selected dwg.
    oh SNAP! That DWG must be toast......... is there a BAK file?

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    Default Re: AutoCAD 2006 unable to open DWG file created in same version - Drawing file not valid

    Quote Originally Posted by andy.manninen
    oh SNAP! That DWG must be toast......... is there a BAK file?

    :Cheers:
    Awesome! I didn't even think of that! The dwg probably was toast, but the .bak file was there. Thanks for the reminder. She says she's gonna buy me a drink for my troubles. Thanks a bunch

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