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Copy Component error - 'Cannot find component'

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blakehFHWVL
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Copy Component error - 'Cannot find component'

I am attempting to copy a component via right click -> copy component. This usually works but is no longer working on select schematic components and I'm not sure why. I can insert the component from the icon menu just fine but when I place a particular symbol and then right click -> copy component I get the following error message:

 

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This doesn't make sense to me because the symbol it is already placed on the drawing (I'm copying it) and the schematic library where this symbol is stored is properly set in the project properties. I've tried AEREBUILDDB and purging/replacing this symbol with no luck... What could be causing this?

 

The only solution I've found is creating a new project and then placing the symbol...

 

  

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rhesusminus
in reply to: blakehFHWVL

Is this a dynamic block?


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blakehFHWVL
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@rhesusminus it is not a dynamic block

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rhesusminus
in reply to: blakehFHWVL

I guess I have to look at a DWG with this problem then, to see if I can replicate it ..


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blakehFHWVL
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Here are the blocks. Thank you for taking a look!

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blakehFHWVL
in reply to: rhesusminus

And here is the full dwg.

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To address the issue, please rename the DWG Block file to "HDV_LED-INDIGO_20.dwg". The additional Dot between 2 and 0 appears to be causing the problem. After renaming and creating a copy, I was able to proceed with testing, and everything worked as expected.

Additionally, it seems that there are some missing attributes. While they may not be the root cause of the issue, I would recommend including them, even if they are set to be hidden.

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