The AutoCAD Recovery Manager is a useful tool that allows users to recover unsaved or corrupted AutoCAD files. It can be a lifesaver when you accidentally close a file without saving, experience a power outage, or encounter a system crash. In this tutorial, we will explore how to access the AutoCAD Recovery Manager and retrieve your valuable work.
Accessing the AutoCAD Recovery Manager
To access the AutoCAD Recovery Manager, follow these steps:
- Step 1: Launch AutoCAD on your computer.
- Step 2: If you have any unsaved or recovered files from previous sessions, AutoCAD will automatically prompt you with the Drawing Recovery Manager dialog box.
- Step 3: In the Drawing Recovery Manager dialog box, you will see a list of unsaved and recovered drawings.
Opening an Unsaved Drawing
If you want to open an unsaved drawing, follow these steps:
- Select the desired drawing from the list in the Drawing Recovery Manager dialog box.
- Click on the “Open” button located at the bottom-right corner of the dialog box.
The selected drawing will now open in AutoCAD, allowing you to continue working on it and save it properly this time.
Opening a Recovered Drawing
If you want to open a recovered drawing that was previously saved but not closed properly due to an unexpected event (e.g., system crash), follow these steps:
The selected drawing will now open in AutoCAD, allowing you to review and make any necessary changes before saving it.
Additional Options
The Drawing Recovery Manager also provides additional options to help you manage your unsaved and recovered drawings:
- Purge: This option allows you to remove unwanted or unnecessary objects from a recovered drawing. It can help reduce file size and improve performance.
- Delete: This option allows you to permanently delete a recovered drawing from your system if you no longer need it.
To access these options, right-click on a drawing in the Drawing Recovery Manager dialog box and select the desired action from the context menu.
Conclusion
The AutoCAD Recovery Manager is an essential tool for anyone working with AutoCAD. It provides a straightforward way to access and recover unsaved or corrupted drawings.
By following the steps outlined in this tutorial, you can easily retrieve your valuable work and continue working seamlessly without any data loss. Remember to save your drawings regularly to prevent any potential data loss in case of unexpected events!