[solved] AutoCAD dwg files

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thecurlyjen
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[solved] AutoCAD dwg files

Post by thecurlyjen » Mon Feb 12, 2018 5:38 pm

I've not been able open other people's dwg files from AutoCAD. I've double checked I'm using my Pro version (see screen capture).
Today, I've tried to open a relatively simple file. The layers list suggests that the content has loaded, but there's nothing to see when I zoom to extents.
I'm embarrassed that I'm probably overlooking something obvious, but all out of ideas.
Any suggestions very welcome. Thanks in advance,
Jen
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Re: AutoCAD dwg files

Post by Husky » Mon Feb 12, 2018 5:56 pm

Hi Jen,
thecurlyjen wrote:The layers list suggests that the content has loaded, but there's nothing to see when I zoom to extents.
Most likely the content is stored in a Layout Block (Block List). If not please attache the dxf/dwg to this post for further investigation. Thanks.
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Re: AutoCAD dwg files

Post by thecurlyjen » Mon Feb 12, 2018 8:07 pm

Ah yes, there it is.
With many more blocks and variations than I'd anticipated!
Thanks again Husky,

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Re: AutoCAD dwg files

Post by Husky » Mon Feb 12, 2018 8:17 pm

You're welcome.
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