Why is AutoCAD creating new drawing files while I work?

Anonymous · ‎01-23-2018

AutoCAD 2017 for MAC is creating new drawing files while I work. I don't even press save and it creates a new drawing with consecutive numbers. This is really annoying - I can have up to six or seven new drawings after I've been working a couple hours and then I get confused which one is the latest. How can I stop this?!

maxim_k · ‎01-23-2018

Hi,

Are you saving your drawings in the folder with iCloud sync enabled?

If yes, then turn off syncing or save your work in a different folder.

Maxim

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john.vellek · ‎01-26-2018

HI @Anonymous,

I agree with Maxim. I have seen this occur on many systems due to the sync mechanism with iCloud. Try placing your files in a non-synced folder and let me know if that helps.

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Anonymous · ‎01-26-2018

It worked - thanks!

Anonymous · ‎04-10-2019

I have seen this problem occur on many systems due to the sync mechanism. Placing files in a non-synced folder.