Invalid URI Error Message

[CJJ]

I have had two of our company's AutoCAD users report a similar message. Both of them seem to have gotten this on Friday, and every time they open AutoCAD this happens. The message pops up showing an error, and when you click Continue, everything seems to be working.

I've googled the message, and couldn't find much information that applies to AutoCAD. I think the "URI" message means there is a problem in Mircosoft .NET Framework, but that's about all I can get from it.

I was just wondering if anyone had seen a similar message, or has any idea how to fix the problem. I apologize for the long post, but I'm going to paste the full details of the error messages.



Unhandled Exception has occurred in a component in your application. If you click Continue, the application will ignore this error and attempt to continue.
Invalid URI: The format of the URI could not be determined.


One is using Civil 3D 2009, and gets the following under details:

Application does not support just-in-time (JIT)
debugging. See the end of this message for details.

************** Exception Text **************
System.UriFormatException: Invalid URI: The URI scheme is not valid.
   at System.Uri.CreateThis(String uri, Boolean dontEscape, UriKind uriKind)
   at System.Uri..ctor(String uriString)
   at Autodesk.InfoCenter.CommunicationCenter.PopulateContents(ResultItemCollection& contentCollection, ICommCntrChannel channel)
   at Autodesk.InfoCenter.CommunicationCenter.GetContents(ResultItemCollection& channelContents)
   at Autodesk.InfoCenter.CommCntrSource.InitCommunicationCenter()
   at Autodesk.InfoCenter.PaletteMgr.get_CommCntrSrc()
   at Autodesk.InfoCenter.PaletteMgr.LoadCommCenterSources()
   at Autodesk.InfoCenter.PaletteMgr.InitCommCenter()
   at Autodesk.InfoCenter.PaletteMgr.InitSources()
   at Autodesk.InfoCenter.PaletteMgr.FirstInvoke()
   at Autodesk.InfoCenter.PaletteMgr.OnAppIdle(Object sender, EventArgs e)
   at System.Windows.Forms.Application.RaiseIdle(EventArgs e)
   at Autodesk.AutoCAD.ApplicationServices.Application.OnIdleWinForms()
   at Autodesk.AutoCAD.ApplicationServices.Application.OnIdle()


************** Loaded Assemblies **************
mscorlib
    Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.3603 (GDR.050727-3600)
    CodeBase: file:///c:/WINDOWS/Microsoft.NET/Framework/v2.0.50727/mscorlib.dll
----------------------------------------
acdbmgd
    Assembly Version: 17.2.0.0
    Win32 Version: 17.2.711.0
    CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files/AutoCAD%20Civil%203D%202009/AcdbMgd.DLL
----------------------------------------
System
    Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.3053 (netfxsp.050727-3000)
    CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.dll
----------------------------------------
msvcm80
    Assembly Version: 8.0.50727.3053
    Win32 Version: 8.00.50727.3053
    CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/WinSxS/x86_Microsoft.VC80.CRT_1fc8b3b9a1e18e3b_8.0.50727.3053_x-ww_b80fa8ca/msvcm80.dll
----------------------------------------
System.Windows.Forms
    Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.3053 (netfxsp.050727-3000)
    CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Windows.Forms/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Windows.Forms.dll
----------------------------------------
System.Drawing
    Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.3053 (netfxsp.050727-3000)
    CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Drawing/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Drawing.dll
----------------------------------------
System.Xml
    Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.3082 (QFE.050727-3000)
    CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Xml/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Xml.dll
----------------------------------------
PresentationFramework
    Assembly Version: 3.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 3.0.6920.1500 built by: QFE
    CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/PresentationFramework/3.0.0.0__31bf3856ad364e35/PresentationFramework.dll
----------------------------------------
WindowsBase
    Assembly Version: 3.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 3.0.6920.1427 built by: SP
    CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/WindowsBase/3.0.0.0__31bf3856ad364e35/WindowsBase.dll
----------------------------------------
PresentationCore
    Assembly Version: 3.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 3.0.6920.1427 built by: SP
    CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_32/PresentationCore/3.0.0.0__31bf3856ad364e35/PresentationCore.dll
----------------------------------------
acmgd
    Assembly Version: 17.2.0.0
    Win32 Version: 17.2.711.0
    CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files/AutoCAD%20Civil%203D%202009/acmgd.DLL
----------------------------------------
AdWindowsWrapper
    Assembly Version: 17.2.0.0
    Win32 Version: 17.2.56.0
    CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files/AutoCAD%20Civil%203D%202009/AdWindowsWrapper.DLL
----------------------------------------
AdWindows
    Assembly Version: 1.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 1.0.711.0
    CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files/AutoCAD%20Civil%203D%202009/AdWindows.DLL
----------------------------------------
ResourceManagement
    Assembly Version: 12.0.76.0
    Win32 Version: 12.0.076.0
    CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files/AutoCAD%20Civil%203D%202009/ResourceManagement.DLL
----------------------------------------
AdWindows.resources
    Assembly Version: 1.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 1.0.56.0
    CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files/AutoCAD%20Civil%203D%202009/en-US/AdWindows.resources.DLL
----------------------------------------
PresentationFramework.Classic
    Assembly Version: 3.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 3.0.6920.1427 built by: SP
    CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/PresentationFramework.Classic/3.0.0.0__31bf3856ad364e35/PresentationFramework.Classic.dll
----------------------------------------
AcMgdReverse
    Assembly Version: 17.2.0.0
    Win32 Version: 17.2.56.0
    CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files/AutoCAD%20Civil%203D%202009/AcMgdReverse.DLL
----------------------------------------
Redland.NET
    Assembly Version: 1.0.2.1
    Win32 Version: 1.0.2.1
    CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files/AutoCAD%20Civil%203D%202009/Redland.NET.DLL
----------------------------------------
AcInfoCenterConn
    Assembly Version: 17.2.0.0
    Win32 Version: 17.2.56.0
    CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files/AutoCAD%20Civil%203D%202009/AcInfoCenterConn.DLL
----------------------------------------
AdInfoCenter
    Assembly Version: 17.2.0.0
    Win32 Version: 17.2.56.0
    CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files/AutoCAD%20Civil%203D%202009/AdInfoCenter.DLL
----------------------------------------
AcWindows
    Assembly Version: 17.2.0.0
    Win32 Version: 17.2.56.0
    CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files/AutoCAD%20Civil%203D%202009/AcWindows.DLL
----------------------------------------
AdInfoCenter.resources
    Assembly Version: 17.2.0.0
    Win32 Version: 17.2.56.0
    CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files/AutoCAD%20Civil%203D%202009/en-US/AdInfoCenter.resources.DLL
----------------------------------------
Accessibility
    Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.3053 (netfxsp.050727-3000)
    CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/Accessibility/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/Accessibility.dll
----------------------------------------
System.Configuration
    Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.3053 (netfxsp.050727-3000)
    CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Configuration/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Configuration.dll
----------------------------------------
System.Web.Services
    Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.3053 (netfxsp.050727-3000)
    CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Web.Services/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Web.Services.dll
----------------------------------------
Autodesk.Interop.WSCommCntr1
    Assembly Version: 17.2.0.0
    Win32 Version: 17.2.56.0
    CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files/AutoCAD%20Civil%203D%202009/Autodesk.Interop.WSCommCntr1.DLL
----------------------------------------
Microsoft.JScript
    Assembly Version: 8.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 8.0.50727.3053
    CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/Microsoft.JScript/8.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/Microsoft.JScript.dll
----------------------------------------

************** JIT Debugging **************
Application does not support Windows Forms just-in-time (JIT)
debugging. Contact the application author for more
information.

[CJJ]

The second user is using Map 3D 2009, and this is what the details shows

See the end of this message for details on invoking 
just-in-time (JIT) debugging instead of this dialog box.

************** Exception Text **************
System.UriFormatException: Invalid URI: The format of the URI could not be determined.
   at System.Uri.CreateThis(String uri, Boolean dontEscape, UriKind uriKind)
   at System.Uri..ctor(String uriString)
   at Autodesk.InfoCenter.CommunicationCenter.PopulateContents(ResultItemCollection& contentCollection, ICommCntrChannel channel)
   at Autodesk.InfoCenter.CommunicationCenter.GetContents(ResultItemCollection& channelContents)
   at Autodesk.InfoCenter.CommCntrSource.InitCommunicationCenter()
   at Autodesk.InfoCenter.PaletteMgr.InitCommCenter()
   at Autodesk.InfoCenter.PaletteMgr.InitPalettes()
   at Autodesk.InfoCenter.PaletteMgr.FirstInvoke()
   at Autodesk.InfoCenter.PaletteMgr.OnAppIdle(Object sender, EventArgs e)
   at System.Windows.Forms.Application.RaiseIdle(EventArgs e)
   at ?A0x2b7cf235.OnIdle()


************** Loaded Assemblies **************
mscorlib
    Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.3603 (GDR.050727-3600)
    CodeBase: file:///c:/WINDOWS/Microsoft.NET/Framework/v2.0.50727/mscorlib.dll
----------------------------------------
acdbmgd
    Assembly Version: 17.1.0.0
    Win32 Version: 17.1.219.0
    CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files/AutoCAD%20Civil%203D%20Land%20Desktop%20Companion%202008/AcdbMgd.DLL
----------------------------------------
ResourceManagement
    Assembly Version: 11.0.79.0
    Win32 Version: 11.0.079.0
    CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files/AutoCAD%20Civil%203D%20Land%20Desktop%20Companion%202008/ResourceManagement.DLL
----------------------------------------
msvcm80
    Assembly Version: 8.0.50727.3053
    Win32 Version: 8.00.50727.3053
    CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/WinSxS/x86_Microsoft.VC80.CRT_1fc8b3b9a1e18e3b_8.0.50727.3053_x-ww_b80fa8ca/msvcm80.dll
----------------------------------------
acmgd
    Assembly Version: 17.1.0.0
    Win32 Version: 17.1.51.0
    CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files/AutoCAD%20Civil%203D%20Land%20Desktop%20Companion%202008/acmgd.DLL
----------------------------------------
AecDtlDb
    Assembly Version: 5.5.256.0
    Win32 Version: 5, 5, 256, 0
    CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files/AutoCAD%20Civil%203D%20Land%20Desktop%20Companion%202008/AecDtlDb.DLL
----------------------------------------
AecDtlDbUI
    Assembly Version: 5.5.256.0
    Win32 Version: 5.5.256.0
    CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files/AutoCAD%20Civil%203D%20Land%20Desktop%20Companion%202008/AecDtlDbUI.DLL
----------------------------------------
AecDtlDbLib
    Assembly Version: 5.5.256.0
    Win32 Version: 5.5.256.0
    CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files/AutoCAD%20Civil%203D%20Land%20Desktop%20Companion%202008/AecDtlDbLib.DLL
----------------------------------------
Redland.NET
    Assembly Version: 1.0.2.1
    Win32 Version: 1.0.2.1
    CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files/AutoCAD%20Civil%203D%20Land%20Desktop%20Companion%202008/Redland.NET.DLL
----------------------------------------
AcInfoCenterConn
    Assembly Version: 17.1.0.0
    Win32 Version: 17.1.51.0
    CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files/AutoCAD%20Civil%203D%20Land%20Desktop%20Companion%202008/AcInfoCenterConn.DLL
----------------------------------------
AdInfoCenter
    Assembly Version: 17.1.0.0
    Win32 Version: 17.1.219.0
    CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files/AutoCAD%20Civil%203D%20Land%20Desktop%20Companion%202008/AdInfoCenter.DLL
----------------------------------------
System.Windows.Forms
    Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.3053 (netfxsp.050727-3000)
    CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Windows.Forms/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Windows.Forms.dll
----------------------------------------
System
    Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.3053 (netfxsp.050727-3000)
    CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.dll
----------------------------------------
System.Drawing
    Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.3053 (netfxsp.050727-3000)
    CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Drawing/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Drawing.dll
----------------------------------------
Autodesk.Interop.AcInetEngine
    Assembly Version: 17.1.51.0
    Win32 Version: 17.1.51.0
    CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files/AutoCAD%20Civil%203D%20Land%20Desktop%20Companion%202008/Autodesk.Interop.AcInetEngine.DLL
----------------------------------------
AdInfoCenter.resources
    Assembly Version: 17.1.0.0
    Win32 Version: 17.1.51.0
    CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files/AutoCAD%20Civil%203D%20Land%20Desktop%20Companion%202008/en-US/AdInfoCenter.resources.DLL
----------------------------------------
Accessibility
    Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.3053 (netfxsp.050727-3000)
    CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/Accessibility/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/Accessibility.dll
----------------------------------------
System.Xml
    Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.3082 (QFE.050727-3000)
    CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Xml/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Xml.dll
----------------------------------------
System.Configuration
    Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
    Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.3053 (netfxsp.050727-3000)
    CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Configuration/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Configuration.dll
----------------------------------------
ii5ogyiu
    Assembly Version: 17.1.0.0
    Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.3053 (netfxsp.050727-3000)
    CodeBase: file:///C:/WINDOWS/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.dll
----------------------------------------
Autodesk.Interop.WSCommCntr1
    Assembly Version: 17.1.51.0
    Win32 Version: 17.1.51.0
    CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files/AutoCAD%20Civil%203D%20Land%20Desktop%20Companion%202008/Autodesk.Interop.WSCommCntr1.DLL
----------------------------------------
Autodesk.Interop.WebServices1
    Assembly Version: 17.1.51.0
    Win32 Version: 17.1.51.0
    CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files/AutoCAD%20Civil%203D%20Land%20Desktop%20Companion%202008/Autodesk.Interop.WebServices1.DLL
----------------------------------------

************** JIT Debugging **************
To enable just-in-time (JIT) debugging, the .config file for this
application or computer (machine.config) must have the
jitDebugging value set in the system.windows.forms section.
The application must also be compiled with debugging
enabled.

For example:

<configuration>
    <system.windows.forms jitDebugging="true" />
</configuration>

When JIT debugging is enabled, any unhandled exception
will be sent to the JIT de****** registered on the computer
rather than be handled by this dialog box.

[mela2010]

Hi
No solution to this URI problem, but I have 8 users in one of our locations in Finland who just now reported this incident. I am also googling around for help.
These users have AutoCad 2008 LT

[mela2010]

I noticed that on the 28.6 I have received following updates:
Microsoft NET Framework 2 Service Pack 2 - KB976576
Microsoft NET Framework 2 Service Pack 3 - KB977354

I asked our designers having the problem to remove updates and see if that helps

[mela2010]

it wasn't that easy - still looking for a solution

[zapper]

My AutoCAD Lt 2009 was working fine this morning, installed the latest i-tunes 9.2 (64bit) then started getting the URI error. Will try and uninstall that to see if it works, but cant imagine why i-tunes will affect autocad.

EDIT - Uninstalled i-tunes and the URI error has gone and my autocad is working normally. Strange.

[copenkagan]

I have just started encountering this error as well. Although none of my system settings have changed. No programs or updates were installed either. I am using Civil 3D Land Desktop Companion 2008, so I'm guessing by this thread that it's not limited to one certain deployment.

[ajamescad]

Hi
No solution to this URI problem, but I have 8 users in one of our locations in Finland who just now reported this incident. I am also googling around for help.
These users have AutoCad 2008 LT

I am using AutoCAD 2008 LT & have started receiving the same error. Any resolution yet? Thank you.

[CJJ]

Just had another user get this URI error yesterday, this time with AutoCAD Map 3D 2008.

Still no ideas about where it comes from/how to fix it. However, the good news is that the Civil 3D '09 user's message has gone away (on its own). I don't know what changed on his system, but it's possible that a patch from Microsoft may have had something to do with it, but I don't know.

[drewprusso]

Myself and one other user received this error today as well. We are both running AutoCAD 2008. I am running 2010 concurrently and it have not had the error. The other guy who had the issue stated that he saw his machine performing a windows update when he booted up this morning.