Make Sure You Can Write To Current Directory Autocad 2013 Best May 2026

permissions error

This is a reference to a specific in AutoCAD 2013 , usually encountered when:

1. Dedicated Project Folder: C:\CAD_Projects (not on Desktop or Documents due to OneDrive sync locks).
2. Dedicated Temp Folder: C:\CAD_Temp (set via OPTIONS → Files).
3. Run as Administrator: Always.
4. Network Drives: Only open DWGs from mapped drives using COPY locally first. Do a SAVEAS to the network after editing locally.
5. Permissions Script: Save this as a .bat file and run once as Admin:

   icacls "C:\CAD_Projects" /grant "%USERNAME%":(F) /T
   icacls "C:\CAD_Temp" /grant "%USERNAME%":(F) /T
   

1. In AutoCAD 2013, type SAVEAS → browse to C:\CAD_Work.
2. Does the error disappear? If yes, your original directory was protected.

Common Issues with Writing to the Current Directory in AutoCAD 2013

Remember this checklist when the error appears: Make Sure You Can Write To Current Directory Autocad 2013