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I can no longer save my drawing file - keep getting error fault message.

Any suggestions? I have tried PAKing, but that didn't work either.

1. Layer / Layer Sets, and save out all layers.
2. Backup - File/Purge/File/Save As AEC.

Hopefully one of these will get all you info saved out.

Have you tried running the Repair tool on the file?

The File Purge>Save-As>aec worked!!! Thanks.

Josh - where is the Repair Tool you mentioned? I didn't see it.

The Repair tool is available when DataCAD is booted, but have no drawings open. On the File menu, you can select Repair, then select the file, and choose the options you want.

Glad you got her going! Might be a good idea to run the repair as well.

Is the Repair Tool something that's optional to install or is there a shortcut key? I am running 18.04.01.02 and do not have that as a option - screenshot attached.
TYIA

That came in 19
New features in DataCAD 19.00.00 Professional (Since DataCAD 18.00.00 Professional):

AEC File Repair
A new 'Repair' option has been added to the 'idle' (no drawings open) File menu. When you open a file using this option, you will be presented with a dialog that includes the following options.

Drawing Database Tests:
- Invalid Entities in Drawing
- Invalid Entities in Symbols
- Duplicate Polyline Vertices
- Extraordinary Values

Additional Options:
- Flatten 2D Entities
- Toggle off SWOTHLUDFBK
- Regen Screen on Load

OK, having the same problem here, but don't see what to do with the repair options or how to set to fix problems.