"Exclusive project access" when trying to create a project backup in AutoCAD Plant 3D

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Jun 18, 2024


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Issue:

"Exclusive project access" when trying to create a project backup in AutoCAD Plant 3D

Exclusive project access
Other users are currently...
...<drawing name>.dwg is locked by user...

Plant Project backup dialog box screenshot

 

Causes:

  • Project is opened with another user.
  • Project is not closed through project manager and directly closed the AutoCAD Plant 3D.
  • .plck extension files are available in the project folder.
  • Poor Network latency. 

Solution:

Follow the below steps:

  1. Locate who is currently working on the drawing mentioned in the message and close it.
  2. Ensure that nobody else is working on the project.
  3. Run the Audit Project command as described in the following:
  4. Delete .plck extensions files if any from project folder.
  5. Create the project backup.

Products:

AutoCAD Plant 3D;


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