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

[smooth shoes]

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

[Maverick91]

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.

[andy.manninen]

Or, try opening the DWG with the RECOVER command.

:Cheers:

[joeswantek]

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...

[smooth shoes]

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.

[smooth shoes]

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.

[andy.manninen]

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?

:Cheers:

[smooth shoes]

Did you try the RECOVER command?

:Cheers:

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

[andy.manninen]

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?

:Cheers:

[smooth shoes]

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