I have a drawing that has and xref in it created in version 18. I created a plot file of this drawing in version 18. The plot file opens fine showing the xref in version 17 and other computers but when I open it on my computer the xref disappears. I tried inserting another xref into the original drawing and then opened up the same plot file in 17 this new xref shows up but when I try to open on my computer in version 18 they don't. I am thinking there there is a program glitch here some where. If I reload 18 do I have the option to do a repair?
Just a WAG - have you checked to make sure that it's not showing up as Orphaned due to a pathing issue? Is the xref on a locked or a layer that has been turned off?
Highest Regards,
Alan T. Hendry, RA
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Alan T. Hendry, RA
Intel i7-12700F (2.10 GHz) Desktop, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Win 11 Home 64-bit, DC 23 w/ latest beta
Intel i7-10750H (2.6GHz) Laptop, 16GB RAM, 1.5TB HD, Win 11 Home 64-Bit, w/ DC 22, 23 & latest beta
Those are not issues as the drawing opens up fine in dcad 17 and other computers in the office. When I go to the original drawing where I have the xref it dumps out if I try to delete it but this happens only when I am using 18 and only on my machine. Do you know if the install as a repair function?
I'm not sure if it has a specific "repair" function (like some do) but you could try a reinstall over the existing. You will need to make sure you de-authorize it FIRST so that you don't run into problems when you reinstall.
Highest Regards,
Alan T. Hendry, RA
Intel i7-12700F (2.10 GHz) Desktop, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Win 11 Home 64-bit, DC 23 w/ latest beta
Intel i7-10750H (2.6GHz) Laptop, 16GB RAM, 1.5TB HD, Win 11 Home 64-Bit, w/ DC 22, 23 & latest beta
Alan T. Hendry, RA
Intel i7-12700F (2.10 GHz) Desktop, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Win 11 Home 64-bit, DC 23 w/ latest beta
Intel i7-10750H (2.6GHz) Laptop, 16GB RAM, 1.5TB HD, Win 11 Home 64-Bit, w/ DC 22, 23 & latest beta
Hi Gary,
V18 + V19 have the new Repair Tool feature which can be used prior to opening a file.
V18 + V19 have the new Repair Tool feature which can be used prior to opening a file.
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My guess is was a software issue. On top of the xref not showing up the program would dump if I tried to erase or regen the xref. After spending time to try to fix it I gave up and did a repair which (knock on wood) seems to have fixed the issue.
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