Posted by pricemob48 on
URL: https://forum.librecad.org/dxf-files-open-with-Libre-office-draw-tp5716564p5716694.html

Interesting additional information on this one.
I have been using a laptop with Windows 10 Pro 1803 and LibreCad 2.1.3 with no issues, I purchased a new Laptop on the weekend which has Windows 10 Home 1803 and I have downloaded LibreCAD 2.1.3 on that laptop.
I can change file associations on the old laptop with Windows 10 Pro but not on the new laptop. When I go to
Start/Settings Apps and Features/Default apps/choose default apps by file type and scroll down to.dxf, I have two options with .dxf
1 is .dxf AutoCAD File. Windows wont accept the change to LibreCAD and stays on LibreDraw
2 is .dxf~  DXF~File  Which is associated with LibreCAD

The windows 10 Pro laptop only has 1 option for .dxf and that is labelled DXF file

It's a pain in the proverbial as some of the LibreCAD files are showing as LibreDraw which forces me into the "open with" solution.
I have another issue with the change of laptop and that is when I try to open a LibrCad dwg, a popup message appears" Cannot open the file (file location)  Please check its existence and permission." Its existence is correct as i can open LibreCAD and then open the file from the file menu

Thoughts?