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Bug

Opening some DWG files in ArcGIS Pro 2.9 causes a crash and displays a pop-up with the following message, "Application has stopped working. Please wait while we gather information about the error."

Last Published: January 1, 2022 ArcGIS Pro
Bug ID Number BUG-000145661
SubmittedDecember 29, 2021
Last ModifiedJune 5, 2024
Applies toArcGIS Pro
Version found2.9
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version10.0 64 Bit
StatusNon-Reproducible

Additional Information

This issue is not reproducible.

Workaround

  1. Save the DWG file as a file geodatabase.
  2. Open ArcGIS Pro 2.9.
  3. Make a folder connection to the file geodatabase.
  4. Expand the DWG file in the Catalog pane.
  5. Add each layer individually to the map.

Note: An older version of ArcGIS Pro can be used to open the DWG file.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000145661

Software:

  • ArcGIS Pro

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