Unable to load .arx files with _appload

[ktothet84]

Im somewhat new to Autocad and Im having some problems importing furniture symbols from a symbol source .arx application. Im working in AC 2010 on a 64 bit Vista system and when I attempt to upload the symbol source application from knoll using APPLOAD i get the error message:

Command: _appload
SYL20R17.ARX is incompatible with this version of AutoCAD.
AcRxDynamicLinker failed to load 'C:\Users\Owner\Documents\School\Con Des
I\SYL20R17.ARX'
C:\Program Files\AutoCAD 2010\acad.exeUnable to load SYL20R17.ARX file.

Anyone have any ideas how to fix this? I am using the student version of autocad 2010. I use the same version on the computers at school and have no problem loading and unloading the application. Any help would be appreciated.

Attached is a screen shot taken when I attempt to load the app.

[rkmcswain]

My guess is that the ARX file was compiled for 32-bit, but you don't say if the machines at school are 32-bit or 64-bit.

[ktothet84]

Thanks rkmcswain. That makes sense. Is there any way to make these compatible?

[rkmcswain]

You'll have to obtain a 64-bit version of that ARX from the vendor.

[irneb]

Only if you have the source code of those ARX's. You then need to compile them using something like VisualC++ into aeither the 32bit or 64bit (as needed) Dynamic Link Library. If you don't have the source code, your only alternative would be to contact the creator / owner of the code.

Edit, RK, you're too quick for me!

[RobertB]

... Im working in AC 2010 on a 64 bit Vista system and when I attempt to upload the symbol source application from knoll using APPLOAD i get the error message:

Command: _appload
SYL20R17.ARX is incompatible with this version of AutoCAD.
AcRxDynamicLinker failed to load 'C:\Users\Owner\Documents\School\Con Des
I\SYL20R17.ARX'
C:\Program Files\AutoCAD 2010\acad.exeUnable to load SYL20R17.ARX file.
Sorry guys, it has nothing to do with 64-bit vs. 32-bit.

The problem is that the ARX application is compiled for AutoCAD 2007-2009 (this can be determined by the "R17" in the filename). It will not work for 2010 until the author(s) release a version that supports 2010.

[rkmcswain]

The problem is that the ARX application is compiled for AutoCAD 2007-2009 (this can be determined by the "R17" in the filename).



I use the same version on the computers at school and have no problem loading and unloading the application.



Fair enough, but either you or the OP are wrong, because both of the above statements cannot be true.

[Ed Jobe]

Fair enough, but either you or the OP are wrong, because both of the above statements cannot be true.
Maybe the school's pc's have 2007. Its probably where he got the arx.

[rkmcswain]

Maybe the school's pc's have 2007. Its probably where he got the arx.

I guess I am interpreting this incorrectly.



I am using the student version of autocad 2010. I use the same version on the computers at school...

[Ed Jobe]

I guess I am interpreting this incorrectly.
I don't know. I was thinking "version" applied to the arx. :roll:

[rkmcswain]

Well, either way, the OP has both suggestions to work on :-)

[pcsyoga]

I have the same problem. I am using MEP 2010. I reinstalled after losing the layer combo control on the ribbon. Before the reinstall I could load acetutil.arx, but now cannot. Another member of my office has the same MEP 2010 installation and has no issue with the file. So what could the problem be?

[irneb]

I have the same problem. I am using MEP 2010. I reinstalled after losing the layer combo control on the ribbon. Before the reinstall I could load acetutil.arx, but now cannot. Another member of my office has the same MEP 2010 installation and has no issue with the file. So what could the problem be?Could you give a bit more info? Do you receive the same type of error message on the command line (note F2 if you don't use a command line) as the OP had? That acetutil.arx sounds like something to do with Express tools, do you have the "correct" express tools version installed? Has it been re-installed together with the re-install of AutoCAD? Is it on your support paths? Does one of the 2 PCs have another ACad version also installed? Is one 32bit and the other 64?

[sradley]

Knoll's Family Symbol Library is NOT 64 bit compatible.

[bboojjaannaa977143]

I have problem uploading .arx file. I'm using software for making a bill of quantity and in that softhware we have connection wtih autocad . In program settings say that autocad run automaticly that .arx file, but it not works...I'll try to load arx manually but it still doesnt work.

[irneb]

I have problem uploading .arx file. I'm using software for making a bill of quantity and in that softhware we have connection wtih autocad . In program settings say that autocad run automaticly that .arx file, but it not works...I'll try to load arx manually but it still doesnt work.Note an ARX file is compiled specifically for a version of ACad. You cannot load an ARX into ACad 2010 which was compiled for 2013 (and visa-versa), it "might" be possible to load one which was compiled to a closer version - but you shouldn't count on it. Do you know what version the ARX was compiled for? Do you have access to the creator(s) of the ARX?