When data goes rogue

I was reviewing our CAD files last week and found a set of layers named ‘Mystery Shapes’ that had seemingly appeared out of nowhere. I couldn’t help but laugh — are our files communicating behind our backs? Anyone else dealt with unexpected surprises in data management?

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