#Login error
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Acad R11 login failure
Can someone give me a hint on how to solve above problem? I am using Acad
R11 with QEMM V6.02 and suddenly when I either option 1 or 2 I get the
following message:
"Login failed: The maximum number of users has been reached.
Try again later."
I am using a stand alone 486, no network involved. I reviewed my
installation, configuration all seem normal.
Thanks for the help.
Jean, AutoCAD v11 keeps a lock file called acad.pwd. Yep, even on a single
user system. When ACAD crashes or when you shut the computer off while in
the drawing editor, or even at the main menu, the program is fooled into
thinking that the user is still on line when you try to re-enter the
drawing editor. Below is a message that outlines the procedure to recover
from this.
+++++++++++++++quote+++++++++++++++++++
Fm: David Gari (Sysop) 75300,2123
To: Winnie Olmer 71510,3642
Go to the AutoCAD Main Menu.
Pick 6. File Utilities.
Pick 3. Delete files.
Enter ACAD.PWD or a path to that file.
Go to the main menu again.
Pick 5. Configure AutoCAD.
Pick 8. Configure Operating Parameters.
Pick 11. Server Authorization…
It will say "acad.pwd is missing or unreadable."
Enter the maximum number of users for this package <1>.
Enter the Authorization code if the above number is more than 1.
Hit return a few times to get to the main menu.
Start a new drawing.
+++++++++++++++++end quote+++++++++++++++++++++++++
I keep a copy of my acad.pwd (and ame.pwd) in a separate directory. Then,
copy it/them back into my acad directory when this happens. This clears up
the problem for me. You might try it as a preventative for future crashes
or system shut-downs in the drawing editor. It is much simpler than the
steps that are necessary if you haven't taken this simple precaution.
Yep…this is a canned message. …Bob<G>
I've encountered a 'file locked' notice a few times, and found a file
"drawing.dwk" in the directory. Deleting this file, its usually 128 bytes,
gets past the lock situation.
For the life of me, I cannot comprehend a system that locks out a single
user. This is as stupid as the MicroCADAM system that puts all the
drawings in a hidden directory, as hidden files, with coded drawing names,
instead of real drawing names. It will also issue random 'file locked'
error notices, and refuse access to ANY files on the disk. Fortunately,
PCTOOLS can come to the rescue, and delete the hidden lock file, (0 bytes,
for whatever reason.) Then things can proceed normally. (Until the next
random lock-out.)
>I've encountered a 'file locked' notice a few times, and found a file
>"drawing.dwk" in the directory. Deleting this file, its usually 128 bytes,
>gets past the lock situation.
Paul. Mmmmmm…I've heard of the .dwk file, but have never seen it. Are
you on a network? Seems like I remember it being associated with a
network.
…Bob<G>…
Bob:
The .dwk file is a lock file for the .dwg file – and should be removed by
AutoCad when you exit the drawing editor. However, if you should crash
during editing, the lock file isn't removed. You can unlock a file (menu,
drawing, etc) from the AutoCad main menu.
Larry
Paul:
There may be some dumb things about AutoCAD's file locking scheme, but the
requirement that you use it on a stand-alone station isn't one of 'em. Go
to the Configuration Menu and reconfigure server access (or whatever it's
called). When you're asked whether you want file locking enabled, say no.
– Mark M.
He encountered "Maximum number of user reached", not a lock file.
You can safely disable file locking on stand-alone (non-networked) systems
with an option in the Configure Operating Parameters menu.