Bad Command '-1' (Opening a Drawing)
Issue
You received a Bad Command '-1' error message when attempting to open a drawing.
Cause
This issue is related to the AutoCAD Big Font setting, which you can correct with a few quick steps.
Solution
Open the AutoCAD Text Style dialog box:
![Text Style dialog box](/images/docs/_ribbons-newer/cad-ribbons/text-style.png)
Manage ribbon, Text Style button
![Format menu, Text Style option](/images/docs/_CAD Menus/TextStyle.png)
Format menu, Text Style option
or type Style in the Command line
In the Text Style dialog box, highlight the top text style in the Styles list (one at a time). Uncheck the Use Big Font box, then click Apply. Repeat this step for each of the styles in the Styles list.
![Uncheck the Use Big Font box](/images/docs/kb/autocad-issues/errors/2525/1.png)
Save your drawing and close it. Reopen the drawing. The issue should now be resolved.