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Why is AutoCAD creating new drawing files while I work?

Anonymous — Tue, 23 Jan 2018 21:37:04 GMT

AutoCAD 2017 for MAC is creating new drawing files while I work. I don't even press save and it creates a new drawing with consecutive numbers. This is really annoying - I can have up to six or seven new drawings after I've been working a couple hours and then I get confused which one is the latest. How can I stop this?!

Re: Why is AutoCAD creating new drawing files while I work?

maxim_k — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 05:50:33 GMT

Hi,

Are you saving your drawings in the folder with iCloud sync enabled?

If yes, then turn off syncing or save your work in a different folder.

Maxim

Re: Why is AutoCAD creating new drawing files while I work?

john.vellek — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 23:28:10 GMT

HI @Anonymous,

I agree with Maxim. I have seen this occur on many systems due to the sync mechanism with iCloud. Try placing your files in a non-synced folder and let me know if that helps.

Please select the Accept as Solution button if my post solves your issue or answers your question.

Re: Why is AutoCAD creating new drawing files while I work?

Anonymous — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 23:32:33 GMT

It worked - thanks!

Re: Why is AutoCAD creating new drawing files while I work?

Anonymous — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 02:56:52 GMT

I have seen this problem occur on many systems due to the sync mechanism. Placing files in a non-synced folder.