Repair a Damaged Drawing File

Repair a Damaged Drawing File

Create and Restore Backup Files

 

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Repair a Damaged Drawing File

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Concept

Procedure

Quick Reference

To restore a drawing from a backup file

1. In Windows Explorer, locate the backup file identified by the .bak file extension.
2. Right-click the backup file. Click Rename.
3. Type a new name using the .dwg file extension.
4. Open the file as you would open any other drawing file.