It can be very frustrating when you have a SV$ file and you cannot open it. But do not worry, in most cases solution to your problem is very simple. Follow the instruction in steps 1-4 listed below and you should be able to solve your problem and open the SV$ file with ease.
The SV$ (AutoCAD Automated Backup Format) is an AutoCAD file type used for backup. It is created automatically by AutoCAD when the user creates a backup copy of a drawing file while using the AutoCAD application. These files are ASCII text files, and contain information about the design and currently open windows in the AutoCAD drawing.
SV$ files are not manually editable, as they are machine-Ready only. They must be opened with the correct version of AutoCAD in order to prevent compatibility issues and data corruption. Once opened, the user can edit the contents of the file, save a copy of it under a different filename and then exit AutoCAD.
SV$ file icon should be displayed in a manner characteristic to the program which supports such file type. If SV$ file icon is of the form of generic blank page icon or similar it means that given format is not associated with any program installed on the system. Below are listed some of the most popular causes of such situation
In order to solve the following problems, follow the instructions:
Step 1. Select, download and install relevant software. The list of programs supporting files with SV$ extension can be found below:
Step 2. Associate software supporting SV$ with this file format
Step 3. Scan the SV$ file using an antivirus software
Step 4. Verify whether the file has been properly downloaded from the internet or copied from an external storage medium. If not, then re-download or copy the file again.
In 95% of cases following these steps should solve problems with SV$ files. Sometimes, although rarely, the cause of encountered problems may be different.
Should all the above-mentioned solutions fail to resolve problems with SV$ file extensions, there is one last thing you can do – contact an IT expert. You can also try to contact one of the developers of software that supports SV$ files.