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AutoCAD Based Listing (Ribbon/Toolbar/Location)

Button: Start Autolist Error Type: Fatal Error

Description:

When attempting to 'Start AutoLIST' (SAL command), user gets an AutoCAD Fatal Error.


Or no error at all.  Autocad freezes then crashes without an error other than the AutoCAD Error Report

A software problem has caused AutoCAD to close unexpectedly

 

Solutions:

1.
Cause:

SAL command doesn't like the configuration of;  line pipe --> armover vertical pipe --> armover pipe --> sidewall head
Solution:

Using the CRN command or by editing the vertical pipe (double-click), change the type of vertical pipe from ARMOVER to LINE.  Then change the green armover pipe to the yellow lines layer.
2.
Cause:

Create 3D model without showing fittings will not cause the error.  Using Show Fittings in Model give the Fatal Error.

Layout was setup as, Branchline > armover pipe > sidewall.  The armover diameter was 1/2" diameter
Solution:

Either remove the armover pipe and move the sidewall to the branchline, or change the diameter of the armover pipe to 1".

(Thanks Matt K!)
3.
Cause:

More than one sprinkler head being fed by a green pipe

 
Solution:

In this case we cannot use green pipe (SPRKDAT4) here.

 
4.
Cause:

Similer to the side outlet to a sidewall, this one was to a plug

 
Solution:

Change the SPRKDAT4 pipe's layer to SPRKDAT2
5.
Cause:

Armover piping is connected directly to main piping

 
Solution:

Armover piping should only be connected to branchline piping (SPRKDAT4 to SPRKDAT2). 

 

If you have a vertial pipe, make sure its properties are corrected as well

 
Updated: April 22, 2026, 3:14 p.m. Created: June 27, 2023, 3:11 p.m.