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AutoCAD LT 2017 for Mac not opening files upon launch
Hi,
I've installed the 2017 version about a week ago and mostly it seems to be working well, however every time I launch the software by opening one of the files I want to work on it doesn't open the file it opens a blank drawing1. Is there a reason for this and can I fix it?
Thanks.
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The same behavior on my side.
Looks like a bug.
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@Anonymous,
I can log this bug.
Can you provide more information on what steps you take?
Are you opening drawings from cloud or server local? Does the issue happen in all of those environments?
Does it happen with all drawings? Even say new drawing files that you created and are saved locally?
I'll try and replicate the same workflow and add any information to the bug report.

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Here are the steps to reproduce the issue:
1/ Disable "Display at startup" option in Welcome screen.
2/ Quit AutoCAD and ensure it is not running.
3/ Open Finder window, navigate to some DWG on the local drive, double-click it.
4/ AutoCAD will launch, but the drawing you double-clicked in step #3 will not open.
With "Display at startup" option in Welcome screen enabled everything works as it should - AutoCAD launches with and DWG you double-clicked is opened.
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Thanks Maxim!
I'll go ahead and log the bug. I'll try and do my best to circle back to the thread to update you should a update be released.

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The last Hotfix solved this problem :
https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad-lt-for-mac/downloads/caas/downloads/content/autocad-l...
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Please try applying the hotfix and post back with any updates.
Thanks!

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hmm, not working after this hotfix
... First time double-clicked drawing will not open. Only blank sheet...
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Please check AutoCAD version number:
at the command prompt type:
_VERNUM (yes, with underscore symbol before variable name) and hit Return.
What do you see at the command prompt?
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Yes, Hotfix applied.
Don't know really why the issue have not gone away.
On my side everything works as it should.
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I tried asking other colleagues to test and they were unable to have the same result.
Have you tried a clean uninstall and reinstall, and applying all the updates?
Is this happening for multiple seats in your office?

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Thanks for posting back with an update.
If this issue happens again post back in the thread.

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