emo Posted June 8, 2005 Share Posted June 8, 2005 I opened an old file yesterday and found that all elements of the drawing apart from simple lines (including walls, windows, dimensions, etc.) were not editable nor even selectable - they're just background. I'd really like to be able to use these files, rather than redraw everything. I haven't seen anything like this discussed - is there a fix? I'm using VW 11.5 on Mac OS 10.4, and the files in question were created on VW 10.5 on Mac OS 10.3, neither of which I have access to anymore. Thanks for your help. Quote Link to comment
emo Posted June 8, 2005 Author Share Posted June 8, 2005 I tried all the layers - lines were the only objects I could select or modify. I also tried selecting standard views (i.e., Front) of the layers with walls, etc on them, and got no such view. Quote Link to comment
islandmon Posted June 8, 2005 Share Posted June 8, 2005 Yes, this stuff does happen and did regularly on v10.5. It is a complicated problem. But lucky you're on OSX & v11.5. Check all the fonts & symbols. Unlocking the file takes patience. Quote Link to comment
emo Posted June 8, 2005 Author Share Posted June 8, 2005 How and for what should I check the fonts and symbols? What other steps do I need to take to unlock my files? I never had any troubles with VW10.5... Quote Link to comment
Delmer Posted June 8, 2005 Share Posted June 8, 2005 Though I have never had the problem, I do recall the suggestion to reference this file into a new drawing. If you are able to then select items you can create duplicate layers, select all, ctrl-click to duplicate, then use the OIP to move the duplicated items to a nonreference layer. Quote Link to comment
Delmer Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 You might check that they are not on another layer. If your layer options are set to show others this may be what has happened. Quote Link to comment
islandmon Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 Nevertheless, if there's a corruption WGR doesn't find nor eliminate it. Make sure you always WGR to a new empty file structure not to a working drawing. Checking fonts & symbols is basically a manual processs. When you stumble onto the the offender you will be both relieved and surprised ... as in reprised. Start with the symbols and look for embedded fonts with '0' size. Select the type face and make sure the type face is from your currrent system ... should have check mark on it. Also fonts in PIO are an issue soe check the text fields in the OIP. Quote Link to comment
emo Posted June 10, 2005 Author Share Posted June 10, 2005 Thanks for your help - I got things to work by referencing into a new file. Quote Link to comment
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