topic Re: Error Opening File in AutoCAD Forum

Error Opening File

Anonymous — Thu, 13 Feb 2020 19:07:54 GMT

I had saved my document as a DWG as well as a PDF for a school project around early February. I went to open the DWG file today and it says "Error Opening File". I also cannot find it on my desktop anywhere which is weird since I know I didn't delete it. IF someone could help me restore or recover the file that would be appreciated.

Re: Error Opening File

rkmcswain — Thu, 13 Feb 2020 19:09:54 GMT

We don't have any magical powers over your PC unfortunately. DWG files are known to become corrupt after being used in AutoCAD. Perhaps if you could upload the drawing here, somebody could take a look at it. @Anonymous

Re: Error Opening File

pendean — Thu, 13 Feb 2020 20:51:59 GMT

Try to fix your file with these many methods https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad/troubleshooting/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/AutoCAD-File-Corruption.html

Re: Error Opening File

s.borello — Thu, 13 Feb 2020 22:51:06 GMT

Post your file here for others to help you solve the issue.

Re: Error Opening File

MoshiurRashid — Fri, 14 Feb 2020 08:21:33 GMT

The problem is in your file, I think. Have you created the file or it was created by someone else in another pc?