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Bug

Adding an AutoCAD drawing file to ArcMap crashes the application with a "serious application error."

Last Published: November 21, 2016 ArcGIS for Desktop
Bug ID Number BUG-000100413
SubmittedOctober 27, 2016
Last ModifiedJune 5, 2024
Applies toArcGIS for Desktop
Version found10.4
StatusWill Not Be Addressed

Additional Information

This behavior is due to corruption of the DWG file.

Workaround

To allow the DWG or DXF copy of the file to open in ArcMap, do the following in AutoCAD:1. Detach references.2. Turn on and unfreeze all layers.3. Remove spaces and hyphens from the file name, and save with a new name.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000100413

Software:

  • ArcGIS for Desktop

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