Tiger Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 yeah, that's what I get when I try to open a .dwg from an architect... (I can't attach it because it's too big - and I can't open it to reduce its size....) - does anyone know what AutoCAD is trying to say with that message? We get these kind of files now and again and no one here has any clue of why they can't be opened... anyone out there that has a clue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger Posted June 7, 2007 Author Share Posted June 7, 2007 Here's one of those rare occations were I'm going to answer my own question It's saved in an newer format!! In this case ACAD -07 - which my -06 doesn't like. A tip for those who don't know - open the file with Notepad and the first 6 characters are a code that tells you what edition of ACAD put out the file - google the code and voila, you've got the program! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlB Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 See this thread for links to a converter http://www.cadtutor.net/forum/showthread.php?t=13728 *edit* early in Sweden=late in Alaska Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alan Cullen Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Carl.....,I'm not sure.....maybe Tiger can answer this...... Early in Sweden = evening in AUS.....It's currently 6:15 p.m. here...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbroada Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 I think it's late in Aus but late yesterday in Alaska. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger Posted June 7, 2007 Author Share Posted June 7, 2007 So lets figure this one out once and for all. According to CIA Fact Book breakfast for me (and Dave) means early bird dinner for Alan and yesterdays last drink for Carl - everybody follow?? Btw - the DWGGateway works like a charm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New2CADmike Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 I put the dwggateway on my computer and it does work great..But this program was made by solidworks..is not solidworks a competator to autocad.??.to make a program to make autocad work better..why would they do this??.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alan Cullen Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 Cheers, Tiger....... I did a bit of a google and found this...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeeps Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 funny I should happen upon this thread, I was just thinking about this very same problem. Thanks Tiger. I'm going to rate this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alan Cullen Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 C'mon now Skeeps.....how do you rate a thread ??? It's not that I don't know.......just testing.... Okay....I don't know:( Suppose I want to add to that rating.....how do I do it..... PPLLEEAASSEE........you are the best......... (bloody wo-man) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeeps Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 It's Here! See attachment:wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 this error, i got this the other day also. i have the file on my work pc, and from taking it home it didnt work (the home copy) not sure on the reason why it did though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger Posted June 13, 2007 Author Share Posted June 13, 2007 funny I should happen upon this thread, I was just thinking about this very same problem. Thanks Tiger. I'm going to rate this thread. isn't it always nice to find other people with the same problem as yourself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alan Cullen Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 Whoooooo....Tiger's back....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger Posted June 13, 2007 Author Share Posted June 13, 2007 Whoooooo....Tiger's back....... was I ever away? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norts Posted June 13, 2007 Share Posted June 13, 2007 was I ever away? with the fairies*, possibly * = no offence meant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger Posted June 13, 2007 Author Share Posted June 13, 2007 with the fairies*, possibly ooo..fairies... I could do with some fairies (all kinds..) in my life (It generelly takes much to offend me - I just take everything as a joke and completly fail to take anything as a offence.....sometimes good sometimes bad :wink:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zalmon Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Here's one of those rare occations were I'm going to answer my own question It's saved in an newer format!! In this case ACAD -07 - which my -06 doesn't like. A tip for those who don't know - open the file with Notepad and the first 6 characters are a code that tells you what edition of ACAD put out the file - google the code and voila, you've got the program! :(hi cud u help m out ............ i am using autocad 2009 and for some files i am getting 'DRAWING FILE NOT VALID' while opening. have all the updates for it. tried recovering ...didn't work. the files i have worked in 2009 and saved in 2004. autocad while opening this file doesn't regenerates ....in a fraction of a second while attempt for opening the file it displays DRAWING FILE NOT VALID. .......:(PLZ HELP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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