Saving an Autocad file which is 'Write Protected' 1

[luvlyjubblytoo]

I have just re-used an old autocad drawing, re-numbered it and hit the sace button.A message has come back saying this drawing is 'write protected'and cannot save. How do I remove this setting.

 

[dpzinn478]

Instead of "save" use "saveas" and give it a different name.

 

[luvlyjubblytoo]

That's just what I did. The original source file was a different number. I used 'save as' to create a new file but the write protect seems to have carried over!!

 

[hendie]

are you saving it locally or over a network ?

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[luvlyjubblytoo]

The offending file is available on our network but it was saved within the same area as the source file.

 

[borgunit]

Do you have rights to the folder?

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[luvlyjubblytoo]

There were no permissions issues evident. I have however just resolved my problem. I saved the file as a temporary number,which worked then re-saved it as the file number I required.Whilst solving the problem I guess the 'write protect' issue will remain a mystery

 

[Ashereng]

When you saveas, go to the TOOLS tab, then SECURITY OPTION tab. There, you should be able to turn off the save with a password option by deleting the password. Does that work?

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[luvlyjubblytoo]

Tried that. There seems to be no 'Security Tab' option avaiable. Maybe that option is'nt available in Acad LT !!!

 

[Ashereng]

Could be. We are using AutoCad 2005.

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[shadow]

also if nothing else do a wblock if you are unable to save at all

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[IFRs]

If you opened the file from a read-only source (network drive or CD) then you won't be able to save it. A SaveAs will not work unless you change the destination drive or folder to one you know is read/write.