Recovering a bad file

AutoCAD LT 2002, XP

I have 2 files which AutoCad won't open. It gives an error message which says I should try using the RECOVER utility. RECOVER doesn't work.

The damaged file is 130Kb, so there must be something in it. What other ways can I use to retrieve a damaged AutoCAD LT 2002 file?

Does it have a .bak file? try to look on the same folder where the file is saved and if you see the *.bak file, change .bak to .dwg

I don't know if 2002LT has this option, and it may or may not work for this file, but you could try a Partial Open.

Thanks for your responses!

There are no .bak files available for these files.

LT does not have the Partial Open function available.

Thanks for your responses!

There are no .bak files available for these files.

LT does not have the Partial Open function available.

Fester, first, welcome to the forums!

If the file is not intellectual property perhaps you might attach the *.dwg file to the post. Someone might open and save the file for you (and email or post it in the forums for your use).

Fester, first, welcome to the forums!

 

If the file is not intellectual property perhaps you might attached the file to the post. Someone might open and save the file for you (and email or post it in the forums for your use).

It's MY intellect at stake, so no, it's not worth worrying about. Please find the file attached.

parts.dwg

I ran a RECOVER in Autocad 2007 and it repaired the file. It doesn't look like much though, just a bunch of dimensions mostly and some random pieces of geometry.

Attached is the file, saved in 2000 format, and a copy of the Recovery report.

parts.dwg

Recovery Report.txt

I ran a RECOVER in Autocad 2007 and it repaired the file. It doesn't look like much though, just a bunch of dimensions mostly and some random pieces of geometry.

 

Attached is the file, saved in 2000 format, and a copy of the Recovery report.

Looks like, lets hope, a work in progress.

Let's see what Fester does with this file? Start over?

Wow! I sure HOPE I don't have to start over.....

Thanks guys, I really appreciate the help!