Hello, I was working on a drawing and when I went to save it a dialogue box popped up saying that it was writing the file to a .tmp file for some reason and now when I go to save the drawing after some changes I can't because it's locked.
What can I do to unlock it?
In the project folder I have a .tmp file but I've never dealt with them before.
Have you tried to 'Save As' with a new file name?
This will allow you to save the dwg. Once that is done exit ACADE.
This should clear any lock files your system has created in that session.
Now using File Explorer, navigate to the directory the dwg is located in.
Look for the old dwg and see if there are any files with the same name but DWL & DWL2 extensions.
These are the lock files and will prevent anyone who's system didn't create them from saving.
Try and delete the DWL & DWL2 files. If they delete, then open ACADE and try opening and saving the dwg again.
If they don't delete, then someone else may have the file open. Please note that there are certain server settings that may also prevent you from deleting these two files as well. If the files are on a server, then you may need to speak to your IT about it.
Regards Brad
Brad Coleman, Electrical Draftsman
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Dang, Brad beat me...came here to say what he said about .dwl files. I do have something to add though.
If that .tmp file works like backup and autosave files, then you should be able to change its file format to be .dwg and then open it up. Just rename it and change the extension when you do. You'll get a warning that you shouldn't but that's OK. (Make a copy of that file first, I've never tried it with a .tmp file.)
If that works, it will at least enable you to access any edits that you made so you don't have to redo them.
