hatch command crashes autocad lt2012

[Jimfanuc]

I can open the hatch dialog box, and select "add: pick points".  However, when I pick in the drawing, autocad crashes.  Every time, no exceptions.  I have SP1 installed.

I cannot use the hatch command at all.

[AcadAdamLT]

Tried repairing the Autocad?

[Jimfanuc]

Yes

No change.

[Charles_Shade]

Post a drawing file this happens in.

[Jimfanuc]

It happens in drawing files, and also when no file is open.  The strange thing about this, that the button beneath, "Add: Select Objects" works fine.  The "Add: Pick Points" is the one that crashes the program.  And it happens as soon as you pick it.

[pendean]

Windows version?

Is LT2012 fully updated and patched?

Do you use the Ribbon? Is yes, do you skip the pop-up or activate it too?

Did this problem just start, or is Lt2012 a new install? Or did you get a new PC to boot?

[Jimfanuc]

Windows 7 on a new PC.

I don't use the ribbon, i assume.  I don't know what the popup you refer to is.  The other commands on the dialog box work, it's just the Add: Pick Points that crashes.  I'm using the classic environment.

This is a new install, and the first time i've used the hatch command.

[pendean · Accepted solution]

Turn off Win7's Aero theme, use the Windows Classic theme instead.

Is your video card driver current/up to date from the manufacturer or your PC's website?

Turn off any minimized or open palettes.

Turn off HPQUICKPREVIEW variable.

[Jimfanuc]

It's the HPQUICKPREVIEW.  When set to off, the add button works.  Aero on is ok.

thanks

jimmy

[mviscetto]

I just found this as a soulution to my hatching issue in AutoCAD 2013 on Windows 7 Pro.

It's a good little tool until it starts to crash my drawings.

Thank you for the post.