DST files in ABS2007

[finney13]

When I try to delete a .dst file via Windows Explorer, it allows me tro delete the file and then pops right back up.

I have tried removing all the drawings from the sheet set. I have tried deleting the drawings that are being referenced by the sheet set. Makes no difference.

Anyone know how I can delete this file?
(It should not be a permissions problem)

[david_peterson]

Before you try to delete it, make sure all users have closed out of ABS and exited the program. Is the .dst file corrupt or something, Is that why you want to delete it?

[finney13]

Actually, a Sheet Set was created with the wrong name, tried to change the name and it created a second Sheet Set. I was trying to delete the orignal and it would not let me.

[david_peterson]

Well a possible option (I've never done it but it could work in theory) is to change the extension type. Try adding a .old to the end of the file name. "sheetset.dst.old". If you can confuse ABS into thinking the file isn't there it will ask you if you'd like to re-create it.

[finney13]

I meant to post back the renaming the file extension works great.

Thanks for the idea.