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#79141 by 2mackids
Thu Dec 03, 2020 7:32 pm
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?
#79146 by Mark Bell
Thu Dec 03, 2020 9:24 pm
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),
#79153 by joshhuggins
Fri Dec 04, 2020 7:07 pm
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.
#79155 by Mark Bell
Fri Dec 04, 2020 7:31 pm
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).

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