Acad Save question

Question

I have ACAD 2006 & computer locks up when using Save or Saveas in the program. How can I change to save a .dwg file?

Answer 1

Hi,

Thank you for sharing your question.

I understand how concerning it is when AutoCAD 2006 freezes whenever you use Save or Save As, especially when you simply want to save your work as a .dwg file. It can be very frustrating when an older program becomes unstable on a newer operating system.

This issue usually happens because AutoCAD 2006 is not supported on modern versions of Windows, and the Save dialog depends on legacy components that no longer function correctly. When AutoCAD cannot load the Windows file dialog, it can lock up or stop responding. In many cases, enabling the built‑in AutoCAD “classic” save dialog or running the program in compatibility mode allows files to save normally again. You can try adjusting AutoCAD’s file dialog settings by entering the FILEDIA command in AutoCAD and setting it to 1, which forces the standard save window to appear. Running AutoCAD as an administrator or setting compatibility to Windows XP or Windows 7 may also help stabilize the save process.

May I ask which version of Windows you are currently using with AutoCAD 2006 and whether the program has worked correctly on this system before? That can help determine the best next step.

Please feel free to follow up with what you find or if you’d like help walking through the settings. I’m here to support you until saving works normally again.

 

I hope this helps

 

Best Regards,

Noel

Answer 2

To address the issue of AutoCAD 2006 locking up when using the Save or Save As functions, you may want to consider the following steps:

1. Check for Mapped Drives: Ensure that you are not connected to any mapped network drives that are offline or nonexistent, as this can cause the program to hang when trying to save files. Disconnect any problematic mapped drives.
2. Use Non-Persistent Connections: When mapping network drives, avoid using persistent connections. This can be done by ensuring that the "Reconnect at logon" option is unchecked when mapping the drive.
3. Update AutoCAD: Make sure that your version of AutoCAD is up to date, as updates can fix bugs and improve performance.
4. Check System Resources: Ensure your computer meets the system requirements for running AutoCAD 2006 and that there are no other resource-intensive applications running simultaneously.
5. Use Local Storage: If possible, try saving your .dwg files to a local drive instead of a network drive to see if that resolves the issue.

If the problem persists, consider reaching out to Autodesk support or checking their forums for additional troubleshooting steps specific to AutoCAD 2006.

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