Shortcuts not working

[tmccar]

My shortcuts are no longer working (for example, "E" for erase or "L" for line). How can these be restored.?

[pendean]

What recently changed or happened to your PC?

[tmccar]

The only thing I can think of is, I un-installed a trial version of Autocad 2012.

[Charles_Shade]

Try a System Restore back to the uninstall of the 2012 if you can.

See if you ripped something out that should not have been.

I've had that happen when I got too aggressive with an uninstall.

[tmccar]

I don't have a suitable system restore point to go back to.

[pendean]

Repair/reinstall the AutoCAd version you have and want to keep: answer 'yes' to replace all files (after you backup anything you modified).

[tmccar]

I did a repair install and that didn't make any difference. Trying a re-install nowl but I can't complete it because I don't have the install CD.

[tmccar]

My command line for starting the program is "C:\Program Files\AutoCAD 2008\acad.exe". Could this be an issue (i.e. do I need more than just the acad.exe command)?

[pendean]

At the commandline, type the following exactly as shown:
(findfile "acad.pgp")
What does AutoCAD return? If nothing, search your entire system for ACAD.PGP file in Windows Explorer (make sure search digs into hidden folders).

[tmccar]

It shows "....\Application Data\\Autodesk\\AutoCAD
2008\\R17.1\\enu\\support\\acad.pgp"

[pendean]

Great: open that PGP, that's where your shortcuts are stored. Ensure what you want is there, save the file. Close and restart AutoCAD.

[tmccar]

Got it, thanks. I needed to add that path to the "Support files path" in Tools - Options.

[Charles_Shade]

Ah, the item that was removed when you ininstalled th 2012. Sneaky little path wasn't it?

Anything else in the Support Folder that is missing?

You should see a path to Fonts, Help, A Program Files Support Folder as well as the User Support Folder, and others that you may deem critical.