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
How can I open an AutoCAD backup file?
Aug 19, 2005
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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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