AutoCAD P&ID

[#1]

Everytime I open a new dwg my Object Snap settings revert back to the default settings. Sometimes even while working in the same dwg for a while it will change back. This is VERY irritating! Yes, I have opened Drafting Settings, checked the boxes I want, then hit OK, but it NEVER stays! All of the other drafters have the same issue. Is this a bug? Please help.

Thanks, Holly

[#2]

Same thing happens to us as well. I would really like to find out how to modify this!

[#3]

I'm going to check into this. I noticed if you are placing equipment, then some pipe runs, and then select maybe a valve to place on a line, the OSNAP settings reset. This may need to go to Autodesk Dev team to be fixed. I'll let you know what I find out.

[#4]

Quick question, are you all running Windows 7?  Other people in the office here running Windows 7 (including me) are having OSNAP issues.

[#5]

Anyone ever get this figured out? I am having the same issue, and I am running Windows 7. It is very annoying...

Thanks

[#6]

I am also having this issue, everytime I go to draw a new line, move something, or just sit idle for a few seconds my osnap settings change and my polar tracking turns off. I know its as easy as pressing F10 and going into osnap and changing the settings, but having to do this constantly every few seconds seems a bit much. My option settings are set the way I want them, but somehow P&ID has a mind of its own.. I would love to finally get a solution to this!

Also, I am running windows 7.

[#7]

This appears to be fixed in AutoCAD Plant 3D and AutoCAD P&ID 2012. The only running snap that becomes active when selecting a symbol from the tool palette is the "nearest" snap. This is by design and is intended for object placement on pipe runs in P&IDs and 3D piping.

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Thank you,

[#8]

If you fix the nearest issue, then I will accept as a solution.

Its very annoying when trying to move/place something and nearest magically turns itself on!

Until then, this is unresolved.

[#9]

Are you using AutoCAD P&ID 2012?

In 2012 and 2013 the OSNAP settings will temporarily change (nearest, node, intersection) when you select a symbol from the tool palette. Once you place the symbol the settings should go back to what it was set to originally.

[#10]

P&ID 2011 unfortunately. So there is no 'fix' for this, other than buy another version of the software?