How can I open an AutoCAD backup file?

Aug 19, 2005 3 Replies

Because an internal error, I lost an AutoCAD drawing, however, I have a backup file, but I cann't open it. I have tried everything that I know wihtout results. Somebody can help me? Thanks. Andres


If you have set Acad to save automatically every few minutes, you will find the latest saved file with an extension such as *.sv$. It might be called auto1.sv$, auto2.sv$ and so on. Those files are frequently found in the windows/temp directory.

Change the .sv$ to .dwg and you should be able to > Because an internal error, I lost an AutoCAD drawing, however, I have a

Yes, but I have R14, so cannot comment specifically on versions above that!

The important bit is the extension .sv$. Search for that and they can be found :-)

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