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changes from 2015 to 2017 or 2018 for referenced files

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changes from 2015 to 2017 or 2018 for referenced files

Anonymous
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A drawing file created in autocad2015 had embedded images. It opened and plotted with no problem- everything showed up. Now we are using 2017 and 2018 (2 different people) and when opening the drawing it says it can't find the referenced files. If you choose "ignore unresolved files" the drawing opens and all embedded objects are visible. When you go to print, they do not. Did these later versions of autocad change some variable?

 

Thanks in advance,

Sylvia

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RobDraw
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@Anonymous wrote:

Did these later versions of autocad change some variable?


 

If you changed variables from the default settings, then, yes, unless you migrated settings somehow. The newer versions would come in with the default settings.


Rob

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Anonymous
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Do you have a list of the variables that would affect embedded files?

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RobDraw
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No but are you aware of this?

 

System Variables.jpg


Rob

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pendean
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Give us a detailed listing about folder placement of the top file, the referenced images, and what options for paths saving are in the top file to start with...

Did you also get a new PC, or just new software?
and did everyone migrate settings from 2015?



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Anonymous
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I guess it's nice it's all in one place. Alphabetical is nice, but wish there was a way they could be grouped by what each one controls. Will take me hours to figure out what each one does. 

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RobDraw
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@Anonymous wrote:

Will take me hours to figure out what each one does. 


 

Years, I think you mean years.

 

It is a reference. You should notice that they are actually somewhat grouped. 


Rob

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I see what you're getting at but the drawing already had the image embedded.  That's why I figured it must be some variable that has been introduced or had the default changed recently. That original image is not anywhere that we know of. We really shouldn't need it. It was probably in one of the computers that were junked. 

To answer you, I have a new computer that now runs on windows 10. I had to upgrade from 14 to 18. I didn't migrate my settings. Someone else still has their 15 version and she could open and print the file. Our files are in a secure location, you can take them out but only one person can put them in. We draft at our own stations and then send them to the controlled location. 

I'm sending the file over to the old 15 version for printing. 

Thanks for trying.

 

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pendean
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New computer has missing or different names for server folders where your images reside.

Old computer paths and server names are the ones needed on the new PC's AutoCAD setup.

Since you have access to both, dive in and find out for sure. Then contact someone in I.T. to help fix all the pathing differences.





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Anonymous
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But, this drawing had the image embedded. We shouldn't need the original file. And I can make a pdf which plots the image perfectly. So it's only dropping out the image when plotting straight from the drawing. I already checked to make sure the layer is turned on for plotting. So, it's still a mystery. Maybe the drawing file corrupted somehow. I'm going to look for another dwg with an embedded image and see what happens.

Thanks,

Sylvia

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pkolarik
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You are correct;  if the images are embedded then file path/folder structure is meaningless. You don't need any of that.

 

That being said, we open and print 2015 (and older) dwg files containing embedded images all the time without any of the printing issues you're experiencing. So out of the box there shouldn't be any variables (etc) that have changed in the more recent versions of acad that would cause what you're seeing.

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pendean
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Yes, embedded is different indeed.

New PC new printer driver or driver settings or old/new Pc3 then? Since you can plot to PDF with no issues, that's the next culprit to examine. So what are you plotting to (device and driver version)?




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Anonymous
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I opened a different drawing with an embedded image. No Problem! So I'm going with the file is corrupted. If I find a different reason and can fix it I'll update this post. I know we all are curious!

 

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