How To Recover Temp Files In AutoCAD?

Do you know that AutoCAD save files include AutoCAD documents and temporary files? The temporary files are automatically deleted after you shut down or restart AutoCAD. Actually, the temp files in AutoCAD are created when you use Autodesk programs, as well as other software programs. If you want to get back all your lost files, it is necessary for you to extract the temp files in AutoCAD since these temporary files might be very useful.

A temp file or temporary file can also be referred to as a foo file. It stores temporary data that is created by programs used by users or Windows itself. While a file is being created, a temp file is created to hold information.

Furthermore, temp files are used to manage settings, store data, recover lost data, move data, help the computer run smoothly, manage multiple users, and help create a recovery backup if your program or system shut down unexpectedly.

The foo file can be deleted automatically, or you can do it yourself after the program is closed because it occupies a lot of space. But you don’t have to worry if you have accidentally deleted it for whatever reason because there you can recover it by following the steps mentioned in this article.

Reasons and Safety Tips When Deleting Temp Files

Even though you might need to use some files daily, most of the other temp files will be of no use. When the folder containing the temp files gets bigger, it can make your computer start running slowly.

Therefore, it is safe to delete the temp files from your systems easily and restart your computer. You can use some software to clean it up for you, or you can delete it manually.

Recovering Temp Files in AutoCAD

Autocad is a software application that is used widely for creating designs on the computer. Architects use AutoCAD for creating blueprints like buildings, computer chips, and bridges.

Below are some of the ways through which you can recover temporary files in AutoCAD:

Recover unsaved Autocad file From Backup

Backup file method (.bak)

Here, the extension of the BAK file should be changed to DWG in Windows Explorer through the steps below:

1. Locate the backup file in Windows Explorer, which is identified with the file extension of bak.
2. The next thing you need to do is to right-click on the file tab properties, and choose the rename option.
   
3. Ensure the extension is changed to dwg, then type in a new name.
4. Lastly, open the file like you would for any drawing file.

Automatic Save Method

1. Here, you need to start by checking where the autosave folder is located.
2. Secondly, find the files with the same name and dates and times the same as the dwg file that got corrupted.
3. Rename the extension once again to dwg.
4. Finally, try to open the new file, and you should be able to recover the unsaved temp file.

Save Temporary Files Extension Method

1. You are required to go to the temporary file path.
2. Here, you are required to recover the deleted files by figuring out the right file with the assistance of either the partial name or the file size.
3. You need to copy this file on the local server but ensure that you do not corrupt the files in the process.
4. Then open the AutoCAD file and recover. You will see an open file dialog box opens.
5. Finally, you need to locate the earlier temp file so that after the recovery process is done, your unsaved AutoCAD file is recovered.

Recover Deleted Autocad Files With a Professional Tool

When you want to recover temp files on AutoCAD, it is advisable to use Recoverit, which is an easy-to-use professional tool. Below are the steps you should follow for this tool.

1. Select the location by going to the desktop and tapping the location tab.
2. Carefully scan the location and highlight the specific files that you need to recover.
3. Lastly, ensure you run a preview of the lost files, and then you recover them.

Final Words

Suppose you have deleted some temp files in AutoCAD. In that case, you don’t need to worry because there are several methods that will allow you to recover it.

Summary: Recover Temp Files in AutoCAD

• Open the AutoCAD application if it is not already open.
• Click on the "Help" tab at the top of the screen.
• Click the "Recover File" option under the Help tab.
• Select the desired file in the "Recover File" dialog box and press the "OK" button to restore it.
• Save your recovered file as soon as possible by pressing the "Ctrl-S" key combination or clicking on the save icon in AutoCAD.