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Title: (C3D 2015) Create/Edit Aliases
Post by: Mark on February 24, 2015, 02:06:13 PM
Anyone have something that works to fix this issue? I have tried all kinds of path options but without knowing exactly what file(s) controls the dialog then i'm just guessing.

From Autodesk;
Clicking "Create/Edit Aliases" does nothing (except return an Internal Error) in Civil 3D 2015
http://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad-civil-3d/troubleshooting/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/Clicking-Create-Edit-Aliases-does-nothing-except-return-an-Internal-Error-in-Civil-3D-2015.html

thanks


Title: Re: (C3D 2015) Create/Edit Aliases
Post by: Jeff_M on February 24, 2015, 02:22:57 PM
I have no problem opening the Dialog. However, when adding an alias for a command not listed I get an error due to being unable to write to the file which is in a folder typically not writable. Working on a solution to that one myself.
Title: Re: (C3D 2015) Create/Edit Aliases
Post by: mjfarrell on February 24, 2015, 02:28:54 PM
did you add the support path as suggested?

1. In the Civil 3D command line, type OPTIONS and hit Enter.
2. On the Files tab, expand the Support File Search Path.
3. Add the path C:\program files\autodesk\autocad 2015\map\support\en-us and hit OK.
4. Exit and relaunch AutoCAD Civil 3D 2015.
The "Create/Edit Aliases" dialog should appear from now on whenever you call it.

ETA

funny - Just as I post this to you...my C3D crashes with Fatal Error....REVENGE!!!
Title: Re: (C3D 2015) Create/Edit Aliases
Post by: Mark on February 24, 2015, 02:35:56 PM
did you add the support path as suggested?
yes. but now i'm wondering if the location of the path in the list of paths makes any difference.
Title: Re: (C3D 2015) Create/Edit Aliases
Post by: Mark on February 24, 2015, 02:37:51 PM
nope! that didn't help either.
Title: Re: (C3D 2015) Create/Edit Aliases
Post by: mjfarrell on February 24, 2015, 03:25:49 PM
try importing the attached profile >>>Options>>Profile....and set current
Title: Re: (C3D 2015) Create/Edit Aliases
Post by: BlackBox on February 24, 2015, 03:38:28 PM
Running IDSP 2015 here, and invoking this followed by REINIT works just fine for me (I last used the dialog to edit alias in +/- LDD 2006? :-D ):

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[Edit] - Autodesk should still correct the issue, of course - otherwise we're not getting our money's worth [git'em Michael!] - just sharing a simple workaround, FWIW.

Cheers
Title: Re: (C3D 2015) Create/Edit Aliases
Post by: Mark on February 24, 2015, 03:55:33 PM
try importing the attached profile >>>Options>>Profile....and set current
didn't work. :(
Title: Re: (C3D 2015) Create/Edit Aliases
Post by: mjfarrell on February 24, 2015, 04:00:49 PM
suggest running ONLY MAP 3D and see what happens

OH...sorry that ARG would not have worked it is from a standard install of 2014
Title: Re: (C3D 2015) Create/Edit Aliases
Post by: Mark on February 25, 2015, 08:17:37 AM
suggest running ONLY MAP 3D and see what happens
About every other time I use Map I lose the Task Pane! LOL
Title: Re: (C3D 2015) Create/Edit Aliases
Post by: mjfarrell on February 25, 2015, 09:00:17 AM
suggest running ONLY MAP 3D and see what happens
About every other time I use Map I lose the Task Pane! LOL
that would suggest you use MAP more often!
Title: Re: (C3D 2015) Create/Edit Aliases
Post by: Mark on February 25, 2015, 09:45:19 AM
suggest running ONLY MAP 3D and see what happens
About every other time I use Map I lose the Task Pane! LOL
that would suggest you use MAP more often!
No, in Map i lose the Task Pane, not in C3D. It's not a problem in C3D! Other than the fact I can't add an alias.

So, you see my problem? Neither program is working correctly.
Title: Re: (C3D 2015) Create/Edit Aliases
Post by: mjfarrell on February 25, 2015, 10:05:34 AM
in MAP you type MAPWSAPCE>>turn ON it should appear....


ELSE

you should do clean uninstall and re-install your apps because somehow your registry has gotten buggered.
Title: Re: (C3D 2015) Create/Edit Aliases
Post by: Mark on February 25, 2015, 10:11:04 AM
in MAP you type MAPWSAPCE>>turn ON it should appear....
Nope! That doesn't work. I even set to start with Map.
Title: Re: (C3D 2015) Create/Edit Aliases
Post by: mjfarrell on February 25, 2015, 10:13:05 AM
in MAP you type MAPWSAPCE>>turn ON it should appear....
Nope! That doesn't work. I even set to start with Map.

You're buggered....
Title: Re: (C3D 2015) Create/Edit Aliases
Post by: Mark on February 26, 2015, 09:28:41 AM
cross your fingers ....
Title: Re: (C3D 2015) Create/Edit Aliases
Post by: Mark on February 26, 2015, 09:46:54 AM
*sigh*
Title: Re: (C3D 2015) Create/Edit Aliases
Post by: jonesy on February 26, 2015, 09:51:58 AM
Not having much luck there Mr T. :(
Title: Re: (C3D 2015) Create/Edit Aliases
Post by: Mark on February 26, 2015, 10:30:10 AM
Hopefully this will help. :D

Title: Re: (C3D 2015) Create/Edit Aliases
Post by: mjfarrell on February 26, 2015, 10:37:08 AM
there is a whole prescribed method.....
it starts in an unlikely way...and then finishes as one would expect...


one most remove the material libraries...in reverse order of installation...

1. Click Start menu (Windows) > Settings > Control Panel.

2. In the Programs and Features select.

Autodesk Material Library Base Resolution Image Library 2015 then click Remove/Uninstall.
Autodesk Material Library 2015 and click Remove/Uninstall
AutoCAD Civil 3D 2015 and click Remove
Autodesk Storm and Sanitary Analysis 2015 and click Uninstall
Autodesk Material Library Base Resolution Image Library 2013 then click Remove/Uninstall
Autodesk Material Library 2015 and click Remove/Uninstall
AutoCAD Civil 3D 2013 and click Uninstall/Change
Autodesk Storm and Sanitary Analysis 2013and click Uninstall
4. Click Yes when prompted to confirm that you want to completely remove the application and all of its components.

5. If you are prompted to remove shared files, click No to All, and then click Yes when prompted for confirmation to proceed.

6. After the uninstall procedure has completed, click OK and restart the computer.

then....

. Using Windows Explorer, delete the following Civil 3D 2013 installation folder:

Windows XP: C:\Program Files\Autodesk\AutoCAD Civil 3D 20xx

Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 (64-bit): C:\Program Files\Autodesk\AutoCAD Civil 3D 20xx

and still....

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Autodesk\AutoCAD\R20.0\ACAD-E000:409
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Autodesk\AutoCAD\R20.0\ACAD-E000:409
Close the Registry Editor.
Restart the computer.


http://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad-civil-3d/troubleshooting/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/2015-Resolving-installation-issues-with-a-clean-install-of-AutoCAD-Civil-3D.html (http://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad-civil-3d/troubleshooting/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/2015-Resolving-installation-issues-with-a-clean-install-of-AutoCAD-Civil-3D.html)
Title: Re: (C3D 2015) Create/Edit Aliases
Post by: Mark on February 26, 2015, 03:50:56 PM
HAHAHAHA..........................

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Command: MAPWSPACE

Task Pane [On/oFf] <On> :

Task Pane is visible.
Command:

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Title: Re: (C3D 2015) Create/Edit Aliases
Post by: mjfarrell on February 26, 2015, 03:56:42 PM
I feel your pain,

yet makes me smile that I chose to ignore 2015 upgrade cycle...so much love for coerced upgrades and subscription fees   :whistling: :whistling: :whistling: :whistling: :smitten: :smitten: :tickedoff: