Chief Architect Help Database - Article Number:  1013

Message: The symbol will not be loaded.

The information in this article applies to:
  • Chief Architect X5
  • Chief Architect X4
  • Chief Architect X3
  • Chief Architect X2
  • Chief Architect X1
DESCRIPTION

I am trying to import a 3D symbol that I found online, but when I try a message says,

"An unexpected error occurred while the file was being loaded. The symbol will not be loaded."

What is wrong and how do I fix it?


CAUSE

This message will display if the file you are trying to import cannot be read by the program.  There are several possible causes:

  • The data in the file is corrupted
  • The file uses formatting that the program does not understand
  • An error is occurring in the program because of something in the file


RESOLUTION

The most common reason for this message to appear is file corruption, and you may be able to resolve the issue by deleting the copy of the file that you have and downloading a new copy.  If the problem persists, try to avoid anything that could interfere with the file download, including:

  • Security software running on your system
  • Intermittent internet connectivity

If downloading a new copy doesn't help, you may want to contact the source of the file for more information.

If you suspect a different problem, please send the file to Chief Architect Technical Support using our Online Support Center at http://support.chiefarchitect.com/ and we will be glad to take a look at it.


Last updated on: Jan 03, 2013


The Chief Architect support team has compiled a list of articles with common questions and answers.


Find answers on ChiefTalk

Answers to many how-to and technical questions can be found 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on our online forum, www.ChiefTalk.com. ChiefTalk is visited not only by our software users, but also by members of our training, support, and engineering teams who are well-versed in using the software and are happy to help you. On ChiefTalk, you can discover tools and techniques to bring your design ideas to life.