Mike.Perry
2005-03-26, 04:55 PM
Object(s) outline is not displayed while using commands like Copy, Move, Rotate etc. the most likely reason for this behaviour is the current setting of system variable DragMode.
Below is taken directly from the AutoCAD Online Help File [F1] -
DRAGMODE System Variable
Type: Integer
Saved in: Registry
Initial value: 2
Controls the display of objects being dragged. When Drag mode is on, AutoCAD shows the image of an object as you drag it to another position. With some computer configurations, dragging can be time-consuming. Use DRAGMODE to suppress dragging.
0 Does not display an outline of the object as you drag it
1 Displays the outline of the object as you drag it only if you enter drag on the command line after selecting the object to drag
2 Auto; always displays an outline of the object as you drag it
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DRAGMODE Command
You can draw new objects dynamically and drag them into position on the screen. You can also drag existing objects with many editing commands. With some computer configurations, dragging can be time consuming. Use DRAGMODE to suppress dragging.
Command line: dragmode (or 'dragmode for transparent use)
Enter new value [ON/OFF/Auto] <current>: Enter an option or press ENTER
ON -> Permits dragging, but you must enter drag where appropriate in a drawing or editing command to initiate dragging.
OFF -> Ignores all dragging requests, including those embedded in menu items.
Auto -> Turns on dragging for every command that supports it. Dragging is performed whenever it is possible. Entering drag each time is not necessary.
Links:
Autodesk Knowledge Base:
ID: TS21720 - Object outline is not displayed as it is moved on screen (http://usa.autodesk.com/getdoc/id=TS21720)
ID: TS41134 - No outline displayed when inserting a block (http://usa.autodesk.com/getdoc/id=TS41134)
ID: TS73219 - Unable to drag leader line while it is being drawn (http://usa.autodesk.com/getdoc/id=TS73219)
ID: TS74871 - Bounding box for multiline text is not displayed (http://usa.autodesk.com/getdoc/id=TS74871)
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Below is taken directly from the AutoCAD Online Help File [F1] -
DRAGMODE System Variable
Type: Integer
Saved in: Registry
Initial value: 2
Controls the display of objects being dragged. When Drag mode is on, AutoCAD shows the image of an object as you drag it to another position. With some computer configurations, dragging can be time-consuming. Use DRAGMODE to suppress dragging.
0 Does not display an outline of the object as you drag it
1 Displays the outline of the object as you drag it only if you enter drag on the command line after selecting the object to drag
2 Auto; always displays an outline of the object as you drag it
&
DRAGMODE Command
You can draw new objects dynamically and drag them into position on the screen. You can also drag existing objects with many editing commands. With some computer configurations, dragging can be time consuming. Use DRAGMODE to suppress dragging.
Command line: dragmode (or 'dragmode for transparent use)
Enter new value [ON/OFF/Auto] <current>: Enter an option or press ENTER
ON -> Permits dragging, but you must enter drag where appropriate in a drawing or editing command to initiate dragging.
OFF -> Ignores all dragging requests, including those embedded in menu items.
Auto -> Turns on dragging for every command that supports it. Dragging is performed whenever it is possible. Entering drag each time is not necessary.
Links:
Autodesk Knowledge Base:
ID: TS21720 - Object outline is not displayed as it is moved on screen (http://usa.autodesk.com/getdoc/id=TS21720)
ID: TS41134 - No outline displayed when inserting a block (http://usa.autodesk.com/getdoc/id=TS41134)
ID: TS73219 - Unable to drag leader line while it is being drawn (http://usa.autodesk.com/getdoc/id=TS73219)
ID: TS74871 - Bounding box for multiline text is not displayed (http://usa.autodesk.com/getdoc/id=TS74871)
AUGI Forum:
Ghost move and dimensioning
AutoCAD copy and move commands with Eagle Point
Ghost Guidelines?
Objects not regenerated / selected.
Invisible Dimensions
Unable to see Spline as I draw it
Can not see Objects as I Move them or Rotate them
Dragmode not working
See the outline of a line or rectangle as you draw it
Missing Object Preview.
Can't see circle while creating it
'Construction lines' not visible...
Dimensioning Not Displaying
Dimension lines and arrows disappear while dragging
Dynamic view of Dimension Text during placement?
Show Objects while moving
3D Solid's Silhouette disappears on moving
Outline of Object missing when Copying
Cannot see Objects as I move or rotate them