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    AutoCAD LT for Mac - freeze layer in viewport

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    01-27-2013 09:52 AM

    Anyone else having this issue?

     

    When I'm in an active viewport and use the freeze tool to freeze a layer in that viewport, it ends up freezing the layer in model space, which prevents it from showing up in any viewport. I am able to manually freeze the layer in the viewport only using the layers window, but this is obviously not as efficient.

     

    Is there a setting I don't know about that addresses this or is this an issue with the program?

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    Re: AutoCAD LT for Mac - freeze layer in viewport

    01-28-2013 05:15 AM in reply to: troy

    In the Windows version (you are in the wrong forum), LAYFRZ command has the option to turn that on/off at the commandline. Tap that HELP button in LT for MAC and find out how to do it there (if available).


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    Re: AutoCAD LT for Mac - freeze layer in viewport

    01-28-2013 08:34 AM in reply to: troy

    Hi,

     

    Dean is absolutely right. In AC LT for Mac you can use LAYFRZ command in viewport, just verify settings - should be: Viewports=Vpfreeze

     

    Command: _LAYFRZ
    Current settings: Viewports=Vpfreeze, Block nesting level=Block
    Select an object on the layer to be frozen or [Settings/Undo]S
    Enter setting type for [Viewports/Block selection]V
    In paper space viewport use [Freeze/Vpfreeze] <Vpfreeze>: V
    Select an object on the layer to be frozen or [Settings/Undo]Layer2
    Layer "Layer2" has been frozen in this viewport.

     

    The button is on Layers palette:

     

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    Re: AutoCAD LT for Mac - freeze layer in viewport

    03-04-2013 08:22 PM in reply to: troy

    I am having the exact same problem as Troy.  I've verified my settings per the answers, but I'm still having the problem.  When I'm in paperspace and try to freeze a layer, it freezes in model space as well.  I've verified that the setting is "vpfreeze" and not just "freeze".  Since I'm probably doing something dumb that is causing this, can someone please step me through the steps to take when in paperspace to freeze a layer?  Can my cursor be anywhere on the screen or do I need to be double clicked in the viewport (ie, in model space)?  I've tried all combinations and am still having the problem.

     

    Thanks.

     

    Peg

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    Re: AutoCAD LT for Mac - freeze layer in viewport

    03-04-2013 08:36 PM in reply to: pbid19

    Hi,

     

    Before freezing layer in viewport you have to activate it (or in other words - activate Model space). Then call LAYFRZ command, check VPfreeze option and select object on layer you want to freeze in viewport.

    Actually you can freeze layer in viewport from Layers palette too:

     

    Screen Shot 2013-03-05 at 8.33.25.png

     

    Again - activate viewport and click on VPfreeze icon in Layers palette for layer you want to freeze in current viewport.

     

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    Re: AutoCAD LT for Mac - freeze layer in viewport

    03-04-2013 09:08 PM in reply to: maxim_k

    Thank you.  All those other columns weren't showing up in my layer manager.  I found it and I'm good now.  Peg

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