2000i, file open issue

[heypal]

Hello all. I am having a problem with 2000i when attempting to open files. When I start AC and go to the open command in the dialog box, then choose browse, and finally the "look in" pull down to pick a file, there are no files listed. Then when I go to cancel, it kicks me out of AC all togther. We have been using this program for years here and never had this happen. Can anyone help me out?

 

Thansk,

Pal

[gsksun4]

Hello all. I am having a problem with 2000i when attempting to open files. When I start AC and go to the open command in the dialog box, then choose browse, and finally the "look in" pull down to pick a file, there are no files listed. Then when I go to cancel, it kicks me out of AC all togther. We have been using this program for years here and never had this happen. Can anyone help me out?

 

Thanks,

Pal

 

Look at the bottom of the SELECT FILE window. Is files of type: set at Drawing (*.dwg)?

[heypal]

The print screen shows what I am getting when I try to open a file. Yes, DWG is delegated as the file type. The second I click anywhere on the screen after bringing up the screen shown below, the program shuts down instantly.

Look at the bottom of the SELECT FILE window. Is files of type: set at Drawing (*.dwg)?

[gsksun4]

Not sure what the problem could be. I've never had that issue. Perhaps the more experienced will chime in. They often do. They're great problem solvers here.

Good luck.

[Danse_Macabre]

I don't know what to say other than I would try to restart the computer, and then maybe try repairing the installation, or re-installing all together. That seems to fix a lot of things...haha.

[ReMark]

When did the problem first occur? Had you made any software or hardware changes? What are the specs on the computer you're using and what OS are you running?

[heypal]

It happened about a week ago when I was accessing files from our machine shop. No new hardware or software was added. I have a HP 4300 PC that is about 3-4 years old. Pentium 4 processor, 3.60 ghz, 3.50 GB Ram running on XP Pro.

 

 

When did the problem first occur? Had you made any software or hardware changes? What are the specs on the computer you're using and what OS are you running?

[ReMark]

Have you tried running Repair?

[heypal]

Have you tried running Repair?

 

I have not. How do you do that exactly??

[ReMark]

It can be found either in Add/Remove Programs or on the installation CD.

 

The files from the machine shop. Could they be corrupted? Have you tried opening files that are on your hard drive?

[heypal]

To update. I un-installed AC, then did a restart of the computer, then re-installed AC. Same problem exisits? I am not sure what to try next?

[ReMark]

Something is corrupted. Maybe a setting in your Registry. How did you uninstall AutoCAD?

[heypal]

I used the installation disk to un-install. Should I try a differant method?

[ReMark]

No, you used the correct method.

 

You get the same results starting a new drawing?

[ReMark]

This is a networked computer looking in a folder stored on the network?

[heypal]

Opening a new drawing works fine. Yes, I am trying to access files on a network server.

[ReMark]

Maybe the whole problem boils down to a pathing glitch? Ever stop to consider that?

[heypal]

Maybe the whole problem boils down to a pathing glitch? Ever stop to consider that?

 

Unfortunalty no. I was banking on a re-install to fix the problem. In the mean time, I have been using Windows Explorer to access drawings on the server. I just can't use AC to open another file or it will boot me out. Arrgh. Trouble is, we are a small company without a genuine IT guy. If we ever get into real trouble, we call in the experts.

[gsksun4]

Unfortunalty no. I was banking on a re-install to fix the problem. In the mean time, I have been using Windows Explorer to access drawings on the server. I just can't use AC to open another file or it will boot me out. Arrgh. Trouble is, we are a small company without a genuine IT guy. If we ever get into real trouble, we call in the experts.

 

 

This is a long shot, but I work in a place that does voice, data, fiber optic cabling. Are all your connections secure? Your outlet connection/faceplate on the wall or pole? Do any of your other softwares have trouble seeing the server? If you're using excel or word for instance? If so, the connections might need checking. Or the server in your communications/electrical closet might need checking or even rebooting.

I'm wondering why you don't see your desktop, drives etc. when you go into open/look in:.

Like I said, it's a long shot, but these things do happen.

Good luck,

Glenn

USA

[heypal]

Nope, all connections are good. We also use SolidWorks here and that opens files with no problem. I also tried using another co-workers computer to see if he was having similar issues. His worked fine.

 

This is a long shot, but I work in a place that does voice, data, fiber optic cabling. Are all your connections secure? Your outlet connection/faceplate on the wall or pole? Do any of your other softwares have trouble seeing the server? If you're using excel or word for instance? If so, the connections might need checking. Or the server in your communications/electrical closet might need checking or even rebooting.

I'm wondering why you don't see your desktop, drives etc. when you go into open/look in:.

Like I said, it's a long shot, but these things do happen.

Good luck,

Glenn

USA