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The New Autodesk CER v7 Format: Changes and How to Read It

Updated 9/6/2026: The PowerShell scripts in this post have been rewritten and tested end to end. The original versions captured the decoder with 2>&1, which fails silently in any PowerShell script that sets $ErrorActionPreference = ‘Stop’: the decoder’s stderr output…

Crashes, Clues, and Two Big Wins From Autodesk CER Files

In recent months, CAD stations faced significant issues such as crashes and slow performance, primarily revealed through Autodesk's CER data. Ignored by users, CER files provide crucial insights into system failures. Two major problems were identified and resolved by analyzing these files, underscoring their value in managing CAD software effectively.