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XREF crashing
Posted:
Thu Dec 03, 2020 7:32 pmby 2mackids
Something new started today. When I go to replace an xref or delete it altogether, DataCAD crashes out. This happens in multiple drawings. Any suggestions?
Re: XREF crashing
Posted:
Thu Dec 03, 2020 9:24 pmby Mark Bell
1. Try using Layer/Erase to erase the layer contents but not the layer, then re-load the xref onto the empty layer.
2. Another option is to use the File/Repair Tool on the xref file as it may have some corrupted entities if it's causing crashes across multiple files (if DC19 includes the Repair Tool),
Re: XREF crashing
Posted:
Fri Dec 04, 2020 1:27 pmby 2mackids
I tried those. The first didn't work and there isn't a File/Repair in v. 19.
Re: XREF crashing
Posted:
Fri Dec 04, 2020 7:07 pmby joshhuggins
2mackids wrote:and there isn't a File/Repair in v. 19.
You have to have all drawings closed for the Repair tool to show up in the File menu.
Re: XREF crashing
Posted:
Fri Dec 04, 2020 7:31 pmby Mark Bell
It sounds like the problem is in the xref file(s). If there's more than one in the master file then it's a process of elimination if you can't use the Repair Tool and suggest you simply open each xref file one at a time and do a File/Purge as a starting point. You could also try downloading the v22 trial version if your funds don't allow you to upgrade and use the Repair Tool on the xref file(s).