Can't save dwg file, path not recognized, file is read-only

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eh123q
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Can't save dwg file, path not recognized, file is read-only

Post by eh123q » Wed Feb 02, 2022 8:37 am

Windows 10 Pro version 21H2 (OS Build 19044.1466), 64-bit
QCAD version 3.27.1.0 (3.27.1)
Imperial units

My drawing is not saving properly. When I try to Save or Save As the path is not recognized and the file isn't saved. The file name in the title line shows as .dwg read-only. Trying to save the file as .dxf didn't work. I was trying to use 1/2" - 1'-0" scale to print on ANSI A paper (8-1/2" x 11") in landscape orientation. I want to save the file as both .dwg and .pdf file formats.
Ignore the objects in the lower left corner. These were imported from another drawing.
Also the attached .dwg file is an earlier version as I cannot save the read-only file or save it with another name using save as. The file name has 1-16 (for 1/16") scale, but it should be 1/2" scale.
The screen shot may not be showing the error message.
Please let me know how to resolve the issue.
Thank you in advance.
EH
PS I don't know if the .png file with the error message is showing or it may be added more than once. I tried to add it several times.
ERROR MESSAGE QCAD can't find path to save dwg.PNG
ERROR MESSAGE QCAD can't find path to save dwg.PNG (128.68 KiB) Viewed 2169 times
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142 Altamont Steps with Light_02b-01a_Section View - Front_1-16th in to 1ft.dwg
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Re: Can't save dwg file, path not recognized, file is read-only

Post by Husky » Wed Feb 02, 2022 9:18 am

eh123q wrote:
Wed Feb 02, 2022 8:37 am
My drawing is not saving properly. When I try to Save or Save As the path is not recognized and the file isn't saved. The file name in the title line shows as .dwg read-only. Trying to save the file as .dxf didn't work.
I can't reproduce the issue. I've no problems to save in dwg or dxf. If you copy this drawing to your desktop and load it from there will the issue persist? Try so and save it back to the desktop. Keep us posted.
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Re: Can't save dwg file, path not recognized, file is read-only

Post by CVH » Wed Feb 02, 2022 9:43 am

EH,
It might just be that you have hit the 260 char limit of win10.
Or simply that the path doesn't exist or is no longer reachable.
What would be nice is that we could see all of the error messages.

What is proposed by Husky should do the trick. :wink:
One can turn of MAX_PATH limitations.

Regards,
CVH

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