Open Method |
Opens an existing drawing file (DWG) and makes it the active document.
Signature
object.Open Name[, ReadOnly][, Password]
Object
Documents, Document
The object or objects this method applies to.
Name
String
The full path and file name, or a valid URL address, of the drawing
file to open. If the drawing is in the folder specified by the
SupportPath property, then the
path is not needed and the file name is sufficient.
ReadOnly
Variant; input-only; optional; Documents
collection only
Default setting: FALSE
TRUE: Opens the drawing as a read-only drawing.
FALSE: Opens the drawing as a read-write drawing.
Password
Variant; optional
Password to open an encrypted drawing.
Remarks
It is recommended that you save the current drawing before calling this method.
This method opens AutoCAD drawing files only. Use the Import method to open SAT, EPS, DXF, WMF, or BMP format files.
When working in MDI mode, you should always use the Open method from the Documents collection.
When accessing a secure URL, a dialog box prompts the user for the necessary password information. Message boxes appear if the user has not suppressed this activity in the browser.
When downloading a file, AutoCAD creates a temporary file for internal processing. Do not attempt to access this temporary file. Information in this file is deleted at the end of the AutoCAD session.
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