"Could not open file" message when opening a Fusion design

Autodesk Support

Jun 18, 2024


Products and versions covered


Issue:

When attempting to open a file in Fusion (for example a drawing), the following messages appear:
"Could not open file. 
Error opening file! The current operation will be aborted. File name: [File name]. "

Message Could not open file in Windows
"Could not open file. 
Error opening file! The current operation will be aborted. File name: [File name]. "
 
Message Could not open file on a Mac
 
 

Solution:

To solve this issue, try one of the following:
  • Restart Fusion

Restart the computer and start Fusion before opening the file. 
 
  • Switch to Offline mode

Switch Fusion to offline mode before opening the file.

 

  • Promote an earlier version of the design

Promote a previous version of the design. See How to open / revert to a previous version of a Fusion design

 

Products:

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