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    Registered: ‎03-29-2004
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    error: malformed string on input

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    05-29-2012 05:45 AM

    There were a few posts on this but no concrete solution.  I'm getting this error now and basically all electrical functions are inoperable.  Is there anything I can try before doing a complete uninstall/reinstall?

    Thanks

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    Re: error: malformed string on input

    05-30-2012 08:53 PM in reply to: cmcleroy

    Be sure you have all updates installed for your version of Electrical.  If all else fails, try a repair install or a complete re-install.

    Regards,

    Doug McAlexander
    Electrical CAD Industry Specialist
    Independent Consultant/Instructor/Mentor
    AutoCAD Electrical, VIA/WD, Toolbox/WD, ecscad, promis-e, RSWire

    Web site: www.ECADConsultant.com
    E-mail: ECADConsultant@gmail.com
    Phone: (770) 841-8009
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    Registered: ‎03-29-2004

    Re: error: malformed string on input

    06-05-2012 05:40 AM in reply to: cmcleroy

    I went to add/remove programs and did a repair.  This did not correct the problem.  I did find this post which solved the problem:

    "1. Close ACADE.
    2. Browse to your user folder:

    For example for ACE 2007, here is your user folder by default:
    C:\Documents and Settings\\Application Data\Autodesk\AutoCAD
    Electrical 2007\R17.0\enu\Support\User

    3. Rename or delete the LastProj.fil file under this folder.
    4. Restart ACADE"

    Thanks, Cliff

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