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Autocad backup files

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rstewartBDDFE
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Autocad backup files

Good morning, I have a general question in regards to Autocad Civil 3D backup files. I recently tried to open a backup file and was prompted to select a software in which to open the (.bak) file, I went ahead and selected standard Autocad 2d to open the (.bak) file. However, the back up file did not open. In addition, all of my backup files now appear as a standard Autocad 2D file. My question question is

 

1. How do I open up AutoCad Civil 3d (.bak) files

2. How do I convert the (.bak) files from showing the standard AutoCad 2D symbol to the original (.bak) file icon. 

 

Thank  you!

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tcorey
in reply to: rstewartBDDFE

Change the file extension to .dwg and then AutoCAD will open it.



Tim Corey
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user181
in reply to: rstewartBDDFE

To open a .bak file you need to rename the file and change the .bak to .dwg and then open the file.

 

To remove the file association of .bak follow the instructions HERE

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