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How can i unlock the drawing for editing? i received the drawing from other client that is locked. I tried to offset a line or move but it didn't work, it showed the little lock icon when i hover over the line. appreciate any help.

 

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Please note that the layer containing that entity is locked, not the entire drawing. Just open the pop-up list of layers (or call LAYER command) and click on the lock icon of the layer containing said item.

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Please note that the layer containing that entity is locked, not the entire drawing. Just open the pop-up list of layers (or call LAYER command) and click on the lock icon of the layer containing said item.

 

"Pop up list of layers" were you referring to layer manager?

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layers.jpgI went to check on the layer manager window, all layers are unlocked, but i was unable to do anything ex: move, offset, match Prop, change color.... What else could each be? anybody have any idea?
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Have you asked the client for some help?

He didn't answer the phone, he was not in the office, don't know when he will get back to me.

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Due to their confidential I can't not post their drawing here. hope you understand. i guess i can try to explode the whole drawing.

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Here is probably what happen to this file, i thought it's interesting to share, i am not go na waste my whole day try to get into this drawing cause i tried my best. I will let them figure that out and get back to me.

 

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I was going to suggest that a constraint was applied. I don't use them so I thought it better to wait for someone else to suggest and agree with them.

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I tried to removed the geometric constraint using DELCONSTRAINT, it still show that padlock next to any line i clicked. I used DELCONSTRAINT command before for other dwg, it worked but not on this one. i tried to just copy any obj on the screen and set a side but nothing being copied. Weird.

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just a quick update, they person who originally drew this drawing got back to me, he unlocked and sent it back to me so good to go, thanks everyone for your input.

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  • 6 years later...

Same answer as 7 years ago, can you post a copy of the .dwg

Or get in touch with the sender if this is locked by an external program as they are the only ones who can unlock it.

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9 hours ago, Karendse said:

Hi! Can you please help me I have the same problem!

Thanks

By "locked" are you saying the drawing is password protected?   If not, then how exactly is it locked?

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This kind of locking can technically be done in the file properties.

That may also be something to check out.

 

Is the file read only in properties?

 

-ChriS

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