dwt format doesn't save in new name upon save

[khoshravan]

What I know from office programs, is that if I make a template file, upon saving the file, it will ask for new name, like as it is a new file.

 

I was expecting same concept in AutoCAD, so I made a template with dwt extension and save it in template folder of cad.

 

I opened it to draw a drawing and upon saving I was expecting it to ask for a name and save location, but it saved under same template file.

 

What is wrong with my steps and is template concept different in AutoCAd from other programs?

[MSasu]

How did you access that template file when start a new drawing? The above description suggest that you use OPEN to call it. Should use NEW command in order to get the expected result.

 

Regards,

Mircea

[khoshravan]

How did you access that template file when start a new drawing? The above description suggest that you use OPEN to call it. Should use NEW command in order to get the expected result.

 

Regards,

Mircea

 

Yes I opened it. OK I will try the way you mentioned

[bjenk8100]

if u open a dwt and make changes the template will change. click new and choose a template and then when u save it will save as a new dwg and not effect the template for future use if that makes any sense what so ever.