"troubleshooting tree" "corrupt files"

[savitek]

Did a search for "troubleshooting tree" "corrupt files". Will keep looking. Need to troubleshoot reasons for file corruption.

 

We just upgraded one architectural firm from 2021 to 2022. A few of our users are experiencing issues with files getting corrupted after working on them in 2022.

Edited December 8, 2022 by savitek
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[P Retondo]

It is possible in under 10 minutes to isolate an object that causes corruption.  First, you need a test "issue."  My most recent was the failure to export a valid .dwg.  Create a copy of the file, delete 1/2 the objects, test.  If the issue is still present, the object is in that 1/2.  Repeat until you find the offending object, a surprisingly fast process.  If eliminating 1/2 the objects removes the issue, the object is in the 1/2 removed.  Repeat as above.

 

If the corruption is not caused by a bad object, I have no failsafe solution.  I go back to my daily backups, find a version that is not corrupt, and re-work things.