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    Error: Design File must be saved before plotting

      Product(s): OpenBuildings Designer
      Environment: CONNECT Edition
      Area: Print/Plot

    Problem

    User was getting the following dialog asking if they want to Save the drawing now... when opening the IPLOT Dialog.

    Solution

    1.Exit any open Drawing.
    2.Go to Control Panel - Add/Remove Programs
    3.Highlight OpenBuildings Designer
    4.Click Repair from the Toolbar above the product list.

    Try plotting the file again.

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    • Arindam Roy Created by Bentley Colleague Arindam Roy
    • When: Fri, Jun 30 2023 7:38 AM
    • Arindam Roy Last revision by Bentley Colleague Arindam Roy
    • When: Fri, Jun 30 2023 7:41 AM
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