The Problem with Cloud-Synced Folders
Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2025 3:54 pm
CAD software often hangs or freezes when saving files to folders managed by cloud sync software, .e.g. Microsoft OneDrive or Dropbox, due to a conflict between the software's saving process and OneDrive's file synchronization. When you save a CAD file, the software creates temporary lock files to prevent other users from editing the same drawing at the same time. These files are typically hidden.
The problem arises because OneDrive's sync client attempts to sync these temporary files and the main drawing file simultaneously, which can lead to a race condition or file locking issues. This can cause the CAD software to freeze or crash, as it's waiting for the operating system to release the files while OneDrive is trying to upload them.
The problem arises because OneDrive's sync client attempts to sync these temporary files and the main drawing file simultaneously, which can lead to a race condition or file locking issues. This can cause the CAD software to freeze or crash, as it's waiting for the operating system to release the files while OneDrive is trying to upload them.