Make Sure You Can Write To Current Directory Autocad 2013 Page

Right-click the shortcut > Properties > Compatibility tab. Check the box for Run this program as an administrator and click Apply. 2. Check Folder Permissions

Move the slider down to (Note: This reduces system security, so perform this only as a last resort or for testing). Summary Checklist: Is AutoCAD running with Admin privileges? Does the folder have "Full Control" permissions? Is the .dwg file marked as Read-only? Is there enough disk space on the drive? Make Sure You Can Write To Current Directory Autocad 2013

For older software like AutoCAD 2013 running on newer Windows versions (10 or 11), UAC can be overly aggressive. Right-click the shortcut > Properties > Compatibility tab

The most common cause is AutoCAD 2013 not having sufficient elevated privileges to "write" (save) data to your hard drive. Check Folder Permissions Move the slider down to

Here is a comprehensive guide to resolving this issue and getting back to your drafting. 1. Run AutoCAD as Administrator