Inability to open DWG files and to save a file as a dwg


 Product:MicroStation
 Version:08.11.09.459
 Environment:N\A
 Area:DWG
 Subarea:Open

Problem Description

Inability to open DWG files and to save a file as a DWG.

The message ‘invalid seed file’ appears before MS crashes and no DWG file is created.

Steps to Resolve

Check the following:

Look in the Save As DWG options dialog box, and check what is listed as the DWG Seed file.

Ensure that this file is listed in the:

Workspace>Configuration>MS_DWGSEED

See Also

"Unable to locate and open seed file required to open this file."

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 Original Author:Derval Canny