Resolving “Unhandled Exception” Errors in DRAWings

DRAWings software includes an advanced security feature designed to handle exceptions that may occur when working on complex designs. This feature allows you to recover your work by undoing the last action that caused instability, enabling you to continue from that point without losing progress.

If an “Unhandled Exception” error message appears, follow the steps below to stabilize the system and protect your design work.

What to Do When the “Unhandled Exception” Message Appears

1. Understand the Error: The “Unhandled Exception” message indicates that the system encountered an error that disrupted stability. This usually occurs when processing complex designs or performing memory-intensive operations.
2. Choose “Yes” to Recover Your Design: Click “Yes” to allow DRAWings to automatically undo the last change you made, restoring system stability. This action enables you to continue working on your design without losing previous edits.
3. Save Your Work: Once stability is restored, it’s strongly recommended that you save your design immediately. Choose File > Save or press Ctrl + S to save your changes and preserve your work.
4. Restart the Software: After saving, close DRAWings and restart the software to ensure the system is fully stable before continuing with complex operations. Reopening DRAWings can help refresh system resources, reducing the likelihood of further errors.
5. Avoid Clicking “No”: If you click “No”, DRAWings will crash, causing the software to close abruptly, which may result in data loss. Only choose “No” if you intend to exit the software without saving changes.

Additional Tips to Avoid Future “Unhandled Exception” Errors

• Save Regularly: Frequent saving is crucial when working with large or complex designs. This minimizes data loss if an exception occurs.
• Optimize Design Complexity: Simplify designs if possible, as highly complex or layered graphics may strain system resources.
• Consider Upgrading System Resources: If unhandled exceptions occur frequently, ensure your system meets DRAWings’ minimum system requirements, particularly in memory and graphics processing power.

By following these steps, you can minimize disruptions, recover quickly from exceptions, and continue your work smoothly. If you continue to encounter frequent “Unhandled Exception” errors, please contact DRAWings support for additional assistance or guidance on optimizing system performance for the software.