Pam-the only thing I could suggest is that you take the one that does load- and eliminate subs (one at a time), and then try to save it as a new drawing. It's a slow laborious process, but you may be able to pinpoint the rascal that's causing you the problem and rebuild that. Good luck.
I found the answer to my own question. But if anyone else encounters it- the system variable "amprojtype" was set to 0 enabling 1st angle, rather than third angle projection.
I just started using MDT 2004, and for some reason the orthographic views are displayed showing the other side of the base view. In other words, if I project an ortho view on the left side of the base, it actually displays the right side. I'm assuming it has something to do with the UCS, but I...