Display driver stopped responding and has successfully recovered. AutoCAD causes display driver to crash and restart

AutoCAD crashes Display driver amdkmdap stopped responding and has successfully recovered. AutoCAD causes display driver to crash and restart

Go into the bios, go under video, and uncheck or disable video switching. Intel driver and the AMD were not working together properly. Once you do this only the AMD driver will run.

Convert P&ID to AutoCAD drawings, PID "P and ID" Can't copy proxy objects

Convert P&ID to AutoCAD drawings

 

1.0          If you have a P&ID file and you cannot copy the P&ID proxy objects you will need to do the following.

 

1.1          Install and open P&ID. Try to install the version the files were created in.

1.2          If you have the project files open the project, if not start a project and import the file.

1.3          Use the –EXPORTTOAUTOCAD command on the file.

1.4          Open the new file and convert it to the correct version of AutoCAD if necessary.

Printing in Toledo Toledo BluePrint

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toledoblue.com
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Excel copy to end of data in column

Click in the cell you want to copy to the end of the data in the column. You will see a little black box in the lower right hand corner of the cell, double click the little black box. That's it.

Cascade in AutoCAD not working C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\Adlm\CascadeInfo.cas. Log files for AutoCAD

Cascade in AutoCAD not working. Try renaming this file and AutoCAD will recreate it
C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\Adlm\CascadeInfo.cas

This folder also has log files for autocad.

NAVISWOKRS SETTINGS LIGHTING

1.0 NAVISWOKRS SETTINGS
1.1 Lighting: Viewports Tab > Render Panel Style > Shaded.
1.2 Select Full scene lighting.

2.0 OPTIONS
2.1 Model > PerformaNAVISWOKRS SETTINGSnce > Loacation set to C:\AcadTemp
2.2 DWG\DXF Render Type to shaded dwg loader can be set if having trouble.

3.0 FILE OPTIONS
3.1 Set scene lighting.

AutoCAD block disappears on regen, copy move.

Title block disappears on regen, copy move. The file was opened it 2013 civil.

Setvar ANNOALLVISIBLE <0>: 1
Or click the Annotative visibility button.

Flattening Autocad Microstation cad files

1. Free - online http://www.convertpdftoautocad.com/

2. Back to Cad Dwg to PDF http://www.backtocad.com/ - Use Overkill - AutoCAD command removes small and overlapping lines.

3. Bentley Flattener - does not do meshes

4. Flatshot - AutoCAD command that does solids

5. Flatten - AutoCAD command

6. -exporttoautocad - proxy AEC objects exploded into basic AutoCAD objects (solids)

7. MicroStation - Plot to Hidden line 2d. Only works on plan views. Open the model with MicroStation. Set your view display depth. Turn hidden lines on if needed. Use File > Export > Visible Edges… to create a 2D .DGN file. Open the 2D .DGN file with MicroStation and use File > Export > DGN, DWG, DXF… to create the .DWG file. Use the .DWG file to add drawing border, annotation, etc

SOLVIEW automates the creation of floating viewports and orthogonal views of your model. SOLVIEW also creates a special layer for dimensioning. For a view that you have named “front,” look for a layer called front-dim. You can use these layers to create dimensions in paper space.

SOLDRAW works with the views created by SOLVIEW and creates 2D profiles, including hatching for sections.

SOLPROF requires that you create your own floating viewports and that you start on a layout in model space. This command then creates profiles. You can create hidden views by choosing Yes at the “Display hidden profile lines on separate layer?” prompt and then freezing or turning off the layers that represent hidden lines.

AutoCad Not enough free RAM for HIDE--some lines will be hidden incorrectly

Error: "Not enough free RAM for HIDE--some lines will be hidden incorrectly" - TS22824497

When using the HIDE command in AutoCAD with the visual style set to 2D Wireframe, the following message is displayed on the command line:   

Not enough free RAM for HIDE--some lines will be hidden incorrectly.  

Solution:

To work around the error:

1. With nothing selected, open the AutoCAD Properties window.
2. Change the Visual Style to any value other than 2D Wireframe. Try wireframe.

You should now be able to run HIDE successfully.

Autocad install uninstall links errors and problems

- Ensure you are installing/uninstalling and using the product with enough rights to do so (install and reinstall as local administrator): Unable to run AutoCAD® as a restricted user http://usa.autodesk.com/getdoc/id=TS1055299

- Reset AutoCAD Settings as follows:
http://upandready.typepad.com/up_and_ready/2012/07​/the-easiest-way-to-reset-autocad.html

- Install the latest service pack: http://usa.autodesk.com/support/downloads/

- If the issue persist, please create a new local user account onto the computer and give it administrator permissions then log into the computer with newly created test account and see if AutoCAD launches properly under this user account as well.

- If AutoCAD also has issues under the test user account, you will need to do a complete uninstall and re-install following these instructions:
http://usa.autodesk.com/getdoc/id=TS45252

- More complete .NET fix may be necessary ahead of the uninstall/reinstall process (error 1603): http://forums.autodesk.com/t5/Installation-Licensi​ng/NET-Framework-Cleanup-Tool-for-Unhandled-Except​...

Printer Message from AutoCAD The plot device in the PC3 file cannot be found

See if the printer exist by going Start > Devices and Printers.
If it does not exist add the printer.

Uninstall and reinstall the printer.

If it is a add-on program like PDFCreator:
CREATE a system restore point!
uninstall Program from Program and Features uninstall program.
Delete C:\Users\Username\AppData\Temp.
Delete %temp%
Run CCleaner
look for keys in regedit and delete them
    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Software Name
    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Software Name
Run CCleaner

AutoCAD Classic workspace is not in AutoCAD 2015

http://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad/troubleshooting/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/The-AutoCAD-classic-workspace-is-not-available-in-AutoCAD-2015.html

The AutoCAD Classic workspace is not available in AutoCAD 2015

Apr 13, 2014

Issue:
You would like to use the AutoCAD Classic workspace in AutoCAD 2015, which is no longer available.

Causes:
The classic workspace was voluntarily removed from AutoCAD 2015 as a natural evolution towards a modern and more efficient interface.

Solution:
Toolbars still exist and a classic workspace can be created:
1. Open the Customize User Interface dialog box (or type the command CUI).
2. Select the desired workspace or create a new one.
3. Use the plus symbol to open the Toolbars tree in the left window.
4. Drag the toolbars you want to the toolbars tree in the right window.
5. Click Apply and then click OK to close the configuration editor.

See: Toolbars and Workspaces in AutoCAD 2015 (video).
The classic workspace can be imported from a previous version:
1. In the Ribbon - Manage Tab, click "Import" (or type command CUIIMPORT).
2. In the customization editor, click the Transfer Tab. The current configuraton file is in the right pane.
3. In the left pane, load the configuration file (acad.cuix) from AutoCAD 2014 or an earlier version.
4. Under the workspace list in the left pane, drag and drop "AutoCAD Classic" to the workspace list in the right pane.
5. Click Apply and then click OK to close the configuration editor.

See: Import AutoCAD Classic workspace from previous version (video)

Legacy Project Upgrades for AutoPLANT® Modeler V8i (SELECTseries 6)

Pre-Requisites and Common Tools for AutoPLANT® Applications V8i (SELECTseries 6) – Legacy Project Upgrades

ftp://ftp.bentley.com/pub/help/bentleyautoplantprerequisites/081111113en/html/autoplant-pfw/issues.htm

Old older and previous versions of Java

Old older and previous versions of Java

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javasebusiness/downloads/java-archive-downloads-javase6-419409.html#jdk-6u27-oth-JPR

Great article on Windows Memory Article.

Great article on Windows Memory Article.

http://blogs.technet.com/b/markrussinovich/archive/2008/07/21/3092070.aspx

Import Bentley objects into 3ds Max AutoPipe and ProSteel Autocad I want to view Bentley objects in 3ds max

FBX seems to work best.
I want to view Bentley objects in 3ds max. Import Bentley objects into 3ds Max AutoPipe and ProSteel Autocad I want to view Bentley objects in 3ds max

Microstation
1. Open dwg in Microstation and FBX out of Microstation.
2. FBX into 3ds MAX.

Navisworks Simulate or Manage.
1. click on the "APPLICATION BUTTON" (or whatever it is called) in the upper right and select options.
2. Options > File Readers > DWG/DXF >  Change "DWG Loader Version to 2012" or whatever AutoCAD version you can view the objects in.
3. Select "Render Type" "Shaded"
4. Export to FBX and open in 3ds max

Bentley Starts, Fires, runs in wrong AutoCAD version Change version of AutoCAD

C:\ProgramData\Bentley\Plant V8i\CFG\at.ini Find and replace AutoCAD version and possibly .arg file.

To clean and repair an AutoCAD drawing

http://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad/troubleshooting/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/How-to-clean-and-repair-AutoCAD-drawings.html

To clean and repair a drawing, follow these commands in AutoCAD: 1. Use RECOVER to open the drawing.
2. Unlock, thaw, and unhide all layers.
3. XREF and remove all attachments.
4. Select all and then OVERKILL.
5. DGNPURGE (not for AutoCAD LT):
DGN Hotfix for 2013/2014
DGN Hotfix for AutoCAD 2012
6. -PURGE All * N
7. -PURGE RegApps * N
8. -SCALELISTEDIT Reset Y E
9. Use FILTERS to delete all layer filters (must manually delete them in AutoCAD LT).
10. AUDIT Y
11. SAVEAS to save a new file or save over top of itself.

Additional ways to clean and repair a drawing are:
1. Use WBLOCK to save the entire drawing to a new file.
2. If 3D elements are present, use BREP to clear their object history.
3. Save the drawing to DXF format and then reopen and resave to DWG.
4. Use AECTOACAD to save a new copy of the drawing.
5. INSERT the drawing into a new file and then EXPLODE the block.
6. Use DGNEXPORT to export to DGN format and then DGNIMPORT to bring back to DWG.
7. Attach the file as an xref to a new drawing and then BIND the xref.
8. Save to an older DWG format, open in an older AutoCAD and then SAVEAS the drawing.

Printer C5502 SC899-00 error

Printer C5502 SC899-00 error
Delete bad print job from the server que. Restart the printer.

Bad print job sent from internet or other.

AutoDesk Fusion Save and export extentions

Fusion Save and export extentions

Saveas .dwg, .stl, .sat, .dxf, .igs, .iges, .x_t, x_b, .g, .stp, .step, .wrl

Open .wire, .CATPart, .CATProduct, .dwg, .stl, .sat, .123d, .dxf, .igs, .iges, .iam, .ipt, .prt, .x_t, .x_b, .g, .prt, .asm, .3dm, .sldprt, .sldasm, .stp, .step, .skp, .obj

PDF file flattens after plotting out of AutoCAD. Taked a long time to print due to flattening

PDF file flattens after plotting out of AutoCAD. Takes a long time to print due to flattening.

 

Plot > DWG To PDF.pc3 > Properties > Merge Control > set to Lines Overwrite
-OR-
In Adobe Acrobat check advanced and check “Print as Image”

CAD Text & Dims cause delay DGN Purging anonymous blocks

I think DXFOUT is the way to go. DGNPURGE may change some linetypes.

Audit > purge > dxfout, open dxf file Audit > Purge
There are allot of linetypes and styles that cannot be purged.
Allot of * anonymous blocks.

DGNPURGE
can also use but may affect line types
http://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad/downloads/caas/downloads/content/autocad-C2-AE-dgn-hotfix-for-autocad-2012.html

Insert attach Picture into AutoCAD - So it is part of the drawing

If the properties say OLE then it is part of the drawing. If not you will have to include the file when sending to someone who does not have assess to the inserted file.


Insert Picture - Changing Raster Image in AutoCAD to OLE Object

1.0 PROCEDURE 1
Open the image in Microsoft Paint press CTRL-A CTRL-C
Go to the AutoCAD window and press CRTL-P, pick a point. AutoCAD will ask for scale factor and rotation.

If you type “list’ in AutoCAD and select the new picture it should be an OLE, not an Image.
There is a limit on the size of the image around 3000 pixels.

2.0 PROCEDURE 2
From the menu bar select Insert > OLE

Select Radio button “Create from File” > Browse to file and select OK.

AutoCAD was installed and removed but thinks it is still installed installer keys

AutoCAD was installed and removed but thinks it is still installed. I installed Autocad without mapping drive. Autocad installer location LOG says: AutoCAD® Electrical 2012 : INSTALLSTATE_INSTALLED Do our complete uninstall and add the following keys. The keys might not match exactly. They started with 7D, 2F, 57 but did not match exactly but I could tell they were AutoCAD related. I did not have the last key AutoCAD

Location of Temporary files attached to outlook email

Location of Temporary files attached to outlook email. Location whare outlook stores or puts files prior to sending

C:\Users\USER\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\O58T04NA

autocad ole image size limit Could not update client

Images 5000x3500 pixels may be too large try around 2500x2000 pixels.
Could not update client error when saving from paint.

Autocad Exotic Infectios Linetypes Un purgable cannot purge DGN

ltypeshp.shx statesub.shx Avant Guard
Substituting [simplex.shx] for [ltypeshp.shx]
Substituting [simplex.shx] for [statesub.shx].
Substituting [simplex.shx] for [Avant Guard].

Several options below.

save as dxf file > Open Dxf file and purge > save as DWG file.

http://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad/downloads/caas/downloads/content/autocad-C2-AE-dgn-hotfix.html

http://apps.exchange.autodesk.com/ACD/en/Detail/Index?id=appstore.exchange.autodesk.com%3abatch-in-database%3aen&autostart=true

http://knowledge.autodesk.com/sites/default/files/file_downloads/AutoCAD_2013-2014_DGN_Hotfix_Readme.pdf

Outlook – Find Unread Messages

Outlook – Find Unread Messages

Right click on search folders in navigator pane > New Search Folder > Select Unread mail.

Autocad Load Express tools

Load
Express
tools- Menuload "C:\Program Files\Autodesk\AutoCAD 2012\UserDataCache\Support\acetmain.cuix"

 

OR

 

Start > Control Panel > Programs and features >Autodesk Autocad Architecture 2014 - English > Uninstall/Change > Add remove Features > Select content packs Select Next > select Express Tools

ERROR Possible problem with your *.gtw.xml module file.

ERROR Possible problem with your *.gtw.xml module file. This compiled time user.agent value (gecko1_*) does not match the runtime user.agent value

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923737/en-us

Manually open the Reset Internet Explorer Settings dialog box

1. Close all Internet Explorer and Explorer windows that are currently open.
2. Start Internet Explorer.
   
   Note If you are running Windows 8.1 or Windows 8, start Internet Explorer from the desktop. Changing your settings will affect both Internet Explorer and Internet Explorer that you start from the desktop.
3. On the Tools menu, tap or click Internet options. If you don't see the Tools menu, press Alt.
4. In the Internet Options window, tap or click the Advanced tab.
5. Tap or click Reset. If you're using Windows Internet Explorer 6, click Restore Default.

1. In the Reset Internet Explorer Settings dialog box, tap or click Reset.
   
   Note Select the Delete personal settings check box if you also want to remove browsing history, search providers, Accelerators, home pages, Tracking Protection, and ActiveX Filtering data.
2. When Internet Explorer finishes applying the default settings, tap or click Close, and then tap or click OK.
3. Exit and then start Internet Explorer.

Printer not working

Windows 7http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2742891

To work around this problem, perform the following action carefully to restart the spooler service using the command prompt:

1. Open Start Menu and type “cmd.exe” (without the quotes) in the search box.
2. Right click cmd.exe at the top of results list and click “Run as Administrator”
3. In the resulting command box, type the following two lines and hit enter after each line:

Net Stop Spooler
Net Start Spooler

At this point disconnect your printer’s USB cable, and then reconnect it.

Restart the PC

XPhttp://support.microsoft.com/kb/946737

Step 3: Run the command script file

Now that you have created the command script file, you will run it. To run it, you will copy and paste the name of the command script file in the Run box.

1. Carefully select (highlight) all the following text:
   C:\DeletePrintJobs.cmd
2. Right-click the text that you selected, and then click Copy.
3. Click Start, and then click Run.
4. In the Open box, right-click, and then click Paste.
5. Click OK.
6. Notice that the Command Prompt window opens to run the command script file that you created. Notice also that this window closes automatically when the command script file has finished running. If you do not see the Command Prompt window open, check that you saved the command script file by using the correct name and that you entered the correct command script file name in the Run box. 

Prevent drag and drops

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersio
n\Internet Settings\Zones\0]
"1802"=dword:00000001AND on the intranet:
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersio
n\Internet Settings\Zones\1]"1802"=dword:00000001

Lock IE home page Internet Explorer

1. Type regedit in RUN dialog box and press Enter. Now go to:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer

2. Under this key create new key "Control Panel". Now in right-side pane, create a new DWORD value HomePage and set its value to 1. It'll disable all 3 buttons "Use current", "Use default" and "Use blank" in Internet Options.

How to Speed Up Your SLOW Computer

http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Your-Computer-Run-Faster

Outlook PDF Problems errors

Problem:

Outlook PDF attachments are not opening. Getting “file not found” error. Problem is caused by a glitch in the outlook sys-tem, where untitled documents reaching 100 count or over. Outlook is unable to consolidate same title or untitled docu-ments numbering more than 100

1.	Open REGEDIT.EXE and go to Edit -> Find... In the Find dialog box type "OutlookSecureTempFolder" without the quotes and locate that registry key.
2.	That key will contain the actual folder location, and will look like: C:\Documents and Settings\%USER_NAME%\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK#\ (where # is a random letter or number)
3.	Copy the location of that folder.
4.	Click on Start -> Run... and paste the folder location from step #4 then click OK.
5.	Windows Explorer will open that folder. Please, delete all files present.
6.	Restart Microsoft Outlook and you should be able to open your attachments.