Binding Civil3D files to 2004 or older format?

[Keefe_Lee_G-and-O]

I'm trying to find out how to bind my Civil3D sheet files into a full stand-alone file that the client is requesting in AutoCAD 2004 (or older) format.

I know that Civil3D doesnt (and can't) bind a surface, but I'm trying to find a way to probably save all model and sheet files all into an AutoCAD 2004 format and THEN do a batch bind command on them.

So far only half of the files work while the other 20 files have the following error:

ERROR: Xref-Bind failed (eNotAnEntity)
ERROR: could not process Xrefs!_PSPACE

I can probably deal/fix the "ERROR: could not process Xrefs!_PSPACE" by just inserting the border sheet reference file as an insertion.

But as for the other error, I have no clue of what that means since I have other sheet files that call up the same set of reference files and those were packed up just fine.

I already tried using the Batch Converter command and tried almost all the combinations on the options and I still don't have any success on the remaining files. I also try exporting the files individually, and I still get the same 2 errors.

Any help is appreciated!

[dmanning]

I have been through this too and the conclusion for me for now is that it's not going to work. It's a pain to have to transmit multiple files but not as big of a pain as trying to get Civil3D to bind everything. I spun my wheels on this for a while and gave up. My reseller/support suggested to just send multiple files. I am thinking that Autodesk probably knows it's a problem and just can't fix it right away. It would be beneficial to submit a support request directly to Autodesk. Good luck and if I find a real solution I will definitely pass that along.

[Keefe_Lee_G-and-O]

yea, it's a pain when the errors come up, otherwise the e-transmit works just fine.. I guess I'll have to look into of why some of my files are not being processed (probably something in them that's hanging up the command to transmit them). Normally I'm very good with data managment and keeping all my files clean.. but since I have co-workers that aren't as anal as I am when it comes to keeping files clean, who knows where the problem or how the problem came up.

[brian.hailey933139]

I've found that xrefs with Civil 3D objects in them won't bind. That is probably the issue.