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When I view an Autocad DWG file from DB2 Document Manager Desktop, the document fails to open and no error is displayed

Troubleshooting


Problem

When a user attempts to view an Autocad DWG file from DB2 Document Manager Desktop, the document does not open.

Symptom

The Windows Event Viewer will list errors associated with aclauncher.exe.

Resolving The Problem

In order to open the documents from the DB2 Document Manager Desktop, associate DWG files to acad.exe in Windows. Do the following:

  1. Right-click on a DWG file from Windows Explorer and select, "Open With" -> "Choose program..."
  2. Select "Browse" and locate acad.exe.
  3. Enable the option "Always use the selected program to open this kind of file."
  4. Click "OK."

Restart DB2 Document Manager Desktop, then try to open a DWG file.

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Document Information

Modified date:
23 June 2018

UID

swg21412012