AutoCAD 2017 fatal error

[Anonymous]

I get an Auto CAD Error Aborting every time I try to open a dxf file, using Auto CAD 2017

Do you have an idea why is doing this?

Thank you 

[Emmsleys]

Hi @Anonymous, 

Welcome to the forums! 

Fatal errors can happen for a number of reasons. Let's see if we can try and narrow them down for you. 

I have a few quick questions: 

• Is the dxf file saved locally or on a server? 
• What OS are you running with AutoCAD 2017? 

[pendean]

Any DXF file, or one/a bunch from the same source? post one here.
What is the OS you are using? What video card are you using? 0x0018 Exception errors are often a video card driver error, needing an update.

[Anonymous]

Good morning,

It is saved on a server, but even when I copy the dxf file to my desktop still don't open

If I use AutoCAD 2016 it does open it without a problem

and I'm running AutoCAD with 64-bit OS

[Anonymous]

Good morning dean,

It doesn't let me open any dxf files at all

Please see attached dxf file

Thank you

[pendean]

AutoCAD 2017 seems to open the DXF file you posted just fine here

[Emmsleys]

Are you up to date with all updates? Build 2017.1.1?