o Type -PURGE.
o "R" for Regapps (registered applications), then Enter.
o "N" when asked to verify each name to be purged, then Enter.
3. Type PURGE at the command line. With all checkboxes checked on, click Purge All.
4. Audit and fix any errors:
o Type AUDIT at the command line.
o "Y" for Yes to fix any errors, then Enter.
5. Save the drawing.
If the drawing persists with problems, try the following steps:
1. Ensure all layers are on, thawed, and unlocked.
2. Detach all external references (XREFs).
3. Write Block all necessary information in the file out to a new drawing (from the command line):
o Type WBLOCK at the command line.
o Under Source, select "Objects".
o Under Objects, click the "Select objects" icon.
o Use a selection window to choose only the necessary objects from the file (do not simply type ALL).
o Set file path and name, then OK.
4. Open a new blank drawing file.
5. Insert the file created in Step 3 (from the command line):
o Type INSERT at the command line.
o Select the file.
o Uncheck "Specify On-screen" and check "Explode", then OK.
6. Type PURGE at the command line. With all checkboxes checked on, click Purge All.
7. AUDIT and fix any errors.
8. Type SAVEAS and create a new file name.
Still having problems?
Take the following steps. They can be done in any order, but have been listed in the order that Autodesk recommends. The file can be checked after each step. If the problem is resolved, you don't need to continue.
• Open a blank DWG and type RECOVER at the command line. Browse to the problematic file to allow AutoCAD a chance to restore the file.