[solved] QCAD closes when attempting file save
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[solved] QCAD closes when attempting file save
V3.29.6.0 Win10, I initially had this problem with the trial version and assumed you just couldn't save anything with that. Now that I've purchased and installed the Professional it's doing the same thing. It will load the autosaved version of my drawing, but as soon as the save/save as window is open for 5 seconds or so, QCAD just closes.
I thought I would start with a fresh drawing, so I declined loading the autosaved one, it did the same thing. Except now my drawing that had been getting autosaved has disappeared. So the program is currently unusable.
I thought I would start with a fresh drawing, so I declined loading the autosaved one, it did the same thing. Except now my drawing that had been getting autosaved has disappeared. So the program is currently unusable.
Re: QCAD closes when attempting file save
Hi,
that is an unusual behavior and has nothing to do with trial or pro.
To be on the save side please reset Qcad to the default settings:
https://qcad.org/en/tutorial-resetting- ... figuration
Then load and save the drawing again and tell us what happens. Btw - the drawing is not created by an other CAD program, right?
that is an unusual behavior and has nothing to do with trial or pro.
To be on the save side please reset Qcad to the default settings:
https://qcad.org/en/tutorial-resetting- ... figuration
Then load and save the drawing again and tell us what happens. Btw - the drawing is not created by an other CAD program, right?
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Re: QCAD closes when attempting file save
I created the drawing in the trial version.
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Re: QCAD closes when attempting file save
I found and renamed QCAD3.ini, things looked a little different, but still crashes when I attempt file save.Husky wrote: ↑Wed Apr 17, 2024 8:18 pm
To be on the save side please reset Qcad to the default settings:
https://qcad.org/en/tutorial-resetting- ... figuration
Then load and save the drawing again and tell us what happens. Btw - the drawing is not created by an other CAD program, right?
Re: QCAD closes when attempting file save
Is that a 100% Qcad drawing?
Does that happen with a new drawing too?
Which instalation Paket (full file name) was used?
"Save" was used below Menu / File?
What is the exact drawing file name?
Does that happen with a new drawing too?
Which instalation Paket (full file name) was used?
"Save" was used below Menu / File?
What is the exact drawing file name?
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Re: QCAD closes when attempting file save
Husky wrote: ↑Wed Apr 17, 2024 9:00 pmIs that a 100% Qcad drawing? Yes
Does that happen with a new drawing too? Yes
Which instalation Paket (full file name) was used? qcad-3.29.6-pro-win64-installer.msi
"Save" was used below Menu / File? Any Save
What is the exact drawing file name? Never got to assign a name
Re: QCAD closes when attempting file save
By the "save/save as window", do you mean the file dialog, i.e. the dialog where you can usually choose where to save the file and under what name?Schwarz633 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 17, 2024 7:53 pmas soon as the save/save as window is open for 5 seconds or so, QCAD just closes.
If so, please try the following:
- Edit > Application Preferences > File > Open/Save
- Uncheck "Use system file dialog"
- OK
- Then try File > Save As again.
This will use a different file dialog as the one provided by your installation of Windows does not seem to work with QCAD (this could be due to a network share or a faulty DLL).
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Re: QCAD closes when attempting file save
This is the window that pops up for a few seconds:
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Re: QCAD closes when attempting file save
Schwarz633: Please attach your image to your post (see How to Attach a File to a Post), thank you.
Re: QCAD closes when attempting file save
Did you try to uncheck the preference "Use system file dialog" (see my post above)?
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Re: QCAD closes when attempting file save
Did that and different window pops up, but still closes QCAD after a few seconds.andrew wrote: ↑Wed Apr 17, 2024 9:10 pmBy the "save/save as window", do you mean the file dialog, i.e. the dialog where you can usually choose where to save the file and under what name?Schwarz633 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 17, 2024 7:53 pmas soon as the save/save as window is open for 5 seconds or so, QCAD just closes.
If so, please try the following:
- Edit > Application Preferences > File > Open/Save
- Uncheck "Use system file dialog"
- OK
- Then try File > Save As again.
This will use a different file dialog as the one provided by your installation of Windows does not seem to work with QCAD (this could be due to a network share or a faulty DLL).
Re: QCAD closes when attempting file save
Thanks.
I'm afraid that QCAD Professional will not work on your installation as there appears to be something wrong (very likely a faulty DLL that was installed by another software). I'm happy to issue a full refund, please confirm.
I'm afraid that QCAD Professional will not work on your installation as there appears to be something wrong (very likely a faulty DLL that was installed by another software). I'm happy to issue a full refund, please confirm.
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Re: QCAD closes when attempting file save
I opened QCAD again I think it may be working now, I'll get back to you in a few minutes.
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Re: QCAD closes when attempting file save
After I did this: Uncheck "Use system file dialog", it's working fine. I have saved and reopened a drawing. It must have required that second launch of QCAD to fully take effect. Thanks for the help.
Last edited by Schwarz633 on Wed Apr 17, 2024 9:43 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Re: QCAD closes when attempting file save
Ok, thanks for the confirmation.