Windows explorer, autoCad issue

[Chaddaman]

I'm using autodesk autocad 14 on a dual monitor system, When I open a drawing in windows explorer it opens and everything is good. But when I minimize the first drawing and try to open a second drawing in windows explorer the first drawing maximizes and the second drawing does not open at all. I need both drawings to be open at the same time with one on each monitor. Any suggestions on how to make this happen.

 

[basepointdesignz]

Hi,

I'm not sure what happens with dual monitors but AutoCAD 14 does not have the MultiDocument Interface that later releases have. What I mean is that in R14, you can only have one drawing open at a time but with 2002 say, you can have as more than one..

In R14, when you open a drawing and there is already one open, the old drawing will close and the new drawing will open in it's place..

It's been such a long time since I used 14 I can't quite remember what it can and can't do exactly, so don't shoot me if I've got that wrong!!

Cheers,

Paul @ Bullet-Proof Designz..


BULLET-PROOF DESiGNZ
renegade@tiscali.co.uk

 

[Mabjro]

I agree with Paul. The only work around is to have to instances of AutoCad running at the same time. This can be unpredictable and cause crashes, so I recommend that you upgrade to at least AutoCAD 2000.
Jonathan

 

[Mabjro]

I agree with Paul. The only work around is to have two instances of AutoCad running at the same time. This can be unpredictable and cause crashes, so I recommend that you upgrade to at least AutoCAD 2000.
Jonathan

 

[Mabjro]

Whoops, I noticed a typo in my post as I clicked submit post. I thought I stopped the first message but I guess not.
Jonathan