Corrupt files

On rare occasions, users send us copies of files that are problematic. The gCADPlus file can sometimes get corrupted.

Here is a series of steps we take to deal with these files.

Assuming that you have tried to recover from a backup or autosave file, and these reclaimed files show the same error,

1. Use File >SaveAs and choose DXF file format.

Tip: Give the new DXF a different name from the original drawing.

2. Close and restart gCADPlus and open the new DXF copy.

Tip: Use the change files of type to select DXF, not the name of the original [problem] file.

3. Save the file in the native lcd format and continue working on it. [It may well be somewhat larger than the original file]

Tip: Don’t forget to use the Increment and Save feature at regular intervals.

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