If i save a file onto a usb then i overwrite it with a blank file is there anyway i can get the original back?

Question

I saved a file using the program Autocad then i was shutting down the program and it asked me to save so i said yes but when i reopen the program and open the file it comes up as a blank page. I think i might have saved a blank page over it. Can i get the original back.

Answer 1

No, you can get it back!

Try this free program http://www3.telus.net/mikebike/RESTORATI...

You can restore any deleted program even if was overwritten or shift key was pressed during deletion

Answer 2

Hi,

If you have set Autocad to autosave your work, then you may have a previous version on your hard drive.  I guess the first thing you need to do is to check if the autosave is on.  Go to the options pop up, there you will see a section headed 'file safety precautions' if the automatic save box is ticked then you will have a copy saved.  To find out the save path, type 'savefilepath' at the command prompt, this will tell you where the autosaves are - it also allows you to define where you would like them saved in the future.

A second option is to look for the BAK version of your drawing - when you save an Autocad file, the previous save is renamed as a BAK file.  If this exists, then you can change the BAK extension to DWG and open the file.  You may have lost a little information, but some of your work will be there.

Hope this helps.

Answer 3

No, sorry it's gone