topic Re: AutoCAD keeps saving multiple copies of the same file in AutoCAD for Mac Forum

AutoCAD keeps saving multiple copies of the same file

Anonymous — Wed, 19 Oct 2016 17:02:15 GMT

I am using 2016 AutoCAD for Mac. This issue has just been occurring recently. When I save a DWG file as I always do, using "Save As", naming the file and then clicking on "Save" throughout the progression of drawing. Now instead of when I click on "Save" and it just would update the original file it now saves a new copy of the same file. So when I am done a project I will end up having 20+ copies of the same file. How do I stop this from happening?

Re: AutoCAD keeps saving multiple copies of the same file

maxim_k — Wed, 19 Oct 2016 17:26:48 GMT

Welcome to Autodesk Forums!

Where are your drawings? Are they in iCloud drive folder?

Maxim

Re: AutoCAD keeps saving multiple copies of the same file

rkmcswain — Wed, 19 Oct 2016 17:29:06 GMT

Does it happen if you save the file locally on the computer?

Re: AutoCAD keeps saving multiple copies of the same file

Anonymous — Wed, 19 Oct 2016 17:46:38 GMT

They save to my desktop and I believe also iCloud as well... but I haven't changed anything and it never did this to me before!

Re: AutoCAD keeps saving multiple copies of the same file

Anonymous — Wed, 19 Oct 2016 17:48:07 GMT

I'm not exactly sure. As far as I am aware I think that I am saving them to my local drive.

Re: AutoCAD keeps saving multiple copies of the same file

maxim_k — Wed, 19 Oct 2016 17:52:17 GMT

There is a defect (bug) in AutoCAD for Mac : when the drawings are in iCloud folder, each QSAVE command produces new copy of the drawing.

But if you save to Desktop everything should works properly. Than you need to try to reset AutoCAD.

Maxim

Re: AutoCAD keeps saving multiple copies of the same file

Anonymous — Wed, 19 Oct 2016 17:58:07 GMT

I believe that resetting AutoCAD has fixed the problem. It doesn't seem to be making copies of my files anymore.

Thank you!

Re: AutoCAD keeps saving multiple copies of the same file

wei503 — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 06:03:07 GMT

Hi @Anonymous

If resetting AutoCAD solves the problem, the issue is very likely caused by some of your personal settings. The settings before the resetting is backed up in file below and could you please find it and send me at: wei.ma@autodesk.com

1. In Finder window, click menu Go > hold the alt/opt key and see the Library menu shows, select the Library menu > In the window of Library folder, go to /Application Support/Autodesk/

2. Find the file naming like Settings Backup <time>.tgz, and send it to me.

Thanks,
Wei

Re: AutoCAD keeps saving multiple copies of the same file

Anonymous — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 18:20:11 GMT

I am having this problem as well - I dont want to reset auto cad because I just set it up how I like it!! -

This problem was happening right from the get go ... I installed auto cad 2017 onto my brand new Mac only a month or two ago and this multiple save problem was an issue right away. I didn't transfer any of my personal settings over from my old Mac.

has anyone found a fix for this which does not involve re-setting ?

Re: AutoCAD keeps saving multiple copies of the same file

pendean — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 18:48:03 GMT

Did you get a chance to read post #6 above https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/autocad-for-mac-forum/autocad-keeps-saving-multiple-copies-of-the-same-file/m-p/6632575#M22759

Re: AutoCAD keeps saving multiple copies of the same file

Anonymous — Fri, 13 Apr 2018 01:53:34 GMT

Hi there,

I am having the same issue. How do I reset autocad after saving my file elsewhere to prevent from happening? If I reset will it delete all the settings I have made in the program?

Thank you 🙂

Re: AutoCAD keeps saving multiple copies of the same file

maxim_k — Fri, 13 Apr 2018 05:20:06 GMT

Welcome to the Autodesk Forums!

Hi Charlott,

Are you saving your drawings to iCloud enabled folder?

If yes, the you need to consider to save drawing to another place (not iCloud enabled) or turn off iCloud sync.

If you have problem with the folder which is not connected to iCloud, then you may try to reset AutoCAD (use menu AutoCAD ->Reset AutoCAD), but then you will loose all of your custom settings.

Maxim

Re: AutoCAD keeps saving multiple copies of the same file

Anonymous — Tue, 14 Aug 2018 06:48:22 GMT

Is AutoDesk trying to find a solution for this at all? I am having the same issue with the 2017 LT version and now also with 2018. It's quite irritating cause I constantly have to figure out which version is the most recent as it's not always the original file that's most recent, nor the file with the highest number.

My whole computer is being backed up on iCloud and it's really a feature I don't wanna turn off after my last computer crashed on me and I lost all my files. iCloud just happens automatically in the background which is great, but it's causing this issue (the only issue I have with both iCloud and AutoCad services).

Re: AutoCAD keeps saving multiple copies of the same file

wei503 — Tue, 14 Aug 2018 17:51:16 GMT

Set AutoCAD system variable isavebak=0 should stop this issue. Please try it.

Thanks,
Wei

Re: AutoCAD keeps saving multiple copies of the same file

Anonymous — Tue, 14 Aug 2018 20:24:30 GMT

I'm so sorry, but how do I do that?

Re: AutoCAD keeps saving multiple copies of the same file

maxim_k — Tue, 14 Aug 2018 21:34:55 GMT

>>>>I'm so sorry, but how do I do that?

At the command prompt type ISAVEBAK and hit return, then type 0 (zero) and hit return again:

Command: ISAVEBAK
Enter new value for ISAVEBAK <1>: 0
Command:

This will disable creation of BAK files each time you use QSAVE command.

Re: AutoCAD keeps saving multiple copies of the same file

Anonymous — Wed, 15 Aug 2018 03:46:46 GMT

Does it happen if you save the file locally on the computer?

Re: AutoCAD keeps saving multiple copies of the same file

Anonymous — Wed, 15 Aug 2018 03:53:36 GMT

I'm not exactly sure. As far as I am aware I think that I am saving them to my local drive.

Re: AutoCAD keeps saving multiple copies of the same file

Anonymous — Wed, 26 Sep 2018 14:28:39 GMT

Hello, I have tries resetting auto cad (I have Autocad 2017 for Mac) its till saving multiple copies of the same file!!!

Has anyone had this problem with Autocad 2018 for Mac?

Has anyone found another solution for this!?!?!?!

Re: AutoCAD keeps saving multiple copies of the same file

maxim_k — Wed, 26 Sep 2018 15:14:12 GMT

Welcome to Autodesk Forums!

Hi Vivienne,

Have you tried this workaround :

https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/autocad-for-mac-forum/autocad-keeps-saving-multiple-copies-of-the-same-file/m-p/8199260#M32232