DDS - Frequently Asked Questions
This page lists the most commonly asked questions about problems with the software, and provides the solutions, or further information to help you to resolve them.
Corrupted bin files (Virus scanner and bin files)
How do I handle layer sets that combines several layer types?
General Procedure to Fix Problem DXF/DWG files
When entering 20.04.01 instead of 20.04.2001 you get 20.04.20 in the date field
Recommended Graphics Cards (and known problems)
Dongle: How to use Sentinel SuperPro USB
How can I change the start up of an application if I do not want the Drawing List to start?
Corrupted bin files (Virus scanner and bin files)
Applies to: DdsPartner 5.1x and 6.2x
DDS drawing files have a .BIN extension which, as a hang over from the DOS definition, are considered as executable files by some virus scanners. A small number of anti-virus programs also add checksums to executable files, to allow them to identify when a program file has been modified, normally an indication of a virus attack.
As the DDS BIN files are project data files, that are constantly changing, this can mean that the virus scanner can currupt the data by assuming that the files have been attacked by a virus, and attempting to repair them. If you are having this problem, you should exclude BIN files from the file types scanned by the anti-virus program, refer to the program's help for information on how to do this.
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How do I handle layer sets that combines several layer types
Applies to: 6.x
If you have a combination of layer types, e.g. a combination of electrical and architectural layers and want to make a layer-set that combines these layers (turn off some of the electrical layers and some of the architectural layers), this is the way to do it (can be used for other combinations than architect and electro):
- Start with Architect, activate a layer set (or make a new layer set and save it)
- Uncheck the "Only existing in the drawing"
- Choose "All layer types" from the type drop list
- Turn on/off any electrical layers you want to add
- Save the layer set
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General Procedure to Fix Problem DXF/DWG files
Applies to: DdsPartner v6.x
In AutoCAD (LT) do the following:
(Note: The interface may vary from version to version of AutoCAD.)
- Run AUDIT [Y]
- In main menu, go Insert->External Reference.
- "Detatch" all XINSERTS that are not present.
- Finish with [OK]
- Run PURGE [ALL] <*> [N]
- Repeat PURGE till no changes are made.
- Save drawing as DWG.
- In some cases you need to "SaveAsR12 DXF".
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When entering 20.04.01 instead of 20.04.2001 you get 20.04.20 in the date field.
Applies to: Win 2000/ME NT ??
Change the settings for date in regional options to dd.MM.yy
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Recommended Graphics Cards (and known problems)
Applies to: HW/SW
Please visit this site: www.pathtrace.com.
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Dongle: How to use Sentinel SuperPro USB
Applies to: DDS Partner 6.2x and Win98 or W2K
NOTE: The USB dongle must not be attached to the PC when installing the drivers.
When installing Drivers for USB dongle you must select like this in the first selection dialog:
When installation dongle dialog opens must these be checked
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How can I change the start up of an application if I do not want the Drawing List to start?
Applies to: From ver. 6.2
Run the Var command. Select Application, e.g. Elp, component App (999), 993. This will show 31.23.3 (Drawing List) by default. Change this to whatever function (even macro) within your application. If you want no action at start up, change to 0.0.0
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