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:

Manage ribbon, Text Style button

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.

Save your drawing and close it. Reopen the drawing. The issue should now be resolved.