topic Re: Path not found in AutoCAD for Mac Forum

Path not found

Anonymous — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 11:08:55 GMT

Hi I reinstalled autocad for mac. but when I try to open a new job the Path Not Found warning appears and does not open the program. if I try to open an old file it doesn't recognize fonts, it doesn't make me change the thickness and it doesn't find the types of lines. I ask you for help, the assistance has not been able to help me.

Re: Path not found

maxim_k — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 11:15:36 GMT

Welcome to Autodesk Forums!

Hi Andrea,

>>>>I reinstalled autocad for mac.
What was the reason for reinstallation?

Please specify AutoCAD version you are using and macOS version installed on your Mac.

>>>>when I try to open a new job the Path Not Found warning appears and does not open the program
How are you trying to launch AutoCAD when this message appears?
Can you share screenshot of the message?

Re: Path not found

Anonymous — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 13:05:08 GMT

I reinstalled autocad for this reason. the problem arose when i installed
catalina.
i have autocad 2019.

Re: Path not found

maxim_k — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 13:22:05 GMT

Have you installed this Update?
https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad-for-mac/downloads/caas/downloads/content/autocad-for-mac-20191-update.html?v=2019

If no, install it and try how it will work with the Update.

Re: Path not found

Anonymous — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 16:16:07 GMT

It would seem that with this that I did download refunctions as originally.
Thank you very much. Greetings.
Andrea

Re: Path not found

maxim_k — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 19:18:21 GMT

Very well!
Please mark "Accept as Solution" if my reply resolved the issue, to help others in the community.

Re: Path not found

Anonymous — Wed, 27 May 2020 20:46:42 GMT

I am having this problem launching a new drawing in AutoCAD for mac (educational) 2018. I get a path not found error.

Re: Path not found

maxim_k — Wed, 27 May 2020 21:03:43 GMT

Welcome to Autodesk Forums!

Hi Lisa,

What macOS version do you have on your Mac?
If it is 10.15 - Catalina, then you need to install this update to AutoCAD 2018 for Mac:
https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad-for-mac/downloads/caas/downloads/content/autocad-for-mac-20183-update.html?v=2018
Have you installed it?

Re: Path not found

Anonymous — Wed, 27 May 2020 21:06:32 GMT

Mac 2018 for education
Yes, it is installed but when we try to start a new drawing, it says "path
not found".
Thanks,
Lisa

Re: Path not found

maxim_k — Wed, 27 May 2020 21:14:17 GMT

Can you show screenshot of "About AutoCAD" window?
Menu AutoCAD 2018 - > About AutoCAD.

Re: Path not found

Anonymous — Wed, 27 May 2020 21:19:33 GMT

Attached is the error.

Re: Path not found

maxim_k — Wed, 27 May 2020 21:22:08 GMT

Sorry - no attachment.
And I asked you to attach "About AutoCAD" window in order to make sure the update is installed.

Re: Path not found

Anonymous — Thu, 25 Jun 2020 10:05:02 GMT

Same with me. When I copy and put the CAD files in different folder it respond like these "path not found" when I reopen the file. Cannot rename the files also, because I want to save it in different name. It can open but in READ ONLY FILE setting, cannot edit or revise the drawing.

Re: Path not found

maxim_k — Thu, 25 Jun 2020 12:38:13 GMT

Welcome to Autodesk Forums!

Hi Mark,

You ask Windows OS specific question on AutoCAD for Mac Forum (different OS).
But anyway, it seems AutoCAD cannot open file because file name is invalid or too long. At the same, as I see from the second screenshot, you cannot rename file in Explorer.
So I think you can try to rename that file using this trick:
https://superuser.com/questions/638123/how-to-rename-a-too-long-file-name