issue that came up with using WIPEOUT command....

[Anonymous]

So, I created my panel layout symbols, and added a WIPEOUT, with it being 'behind' the object.  My problem is, for some reason, when I bring in the symbol, it works all great for a while, and then, in explicably, it STOPS working.  Meaning, the wipeout is no longer doign its job.  I've been trying to replicate it, and I CAN, i just can't determine WHEN it happens.  And nothing I do, short of rebuilding the symbol with the wipeout again, seems to fix it.

Its nto a critical function, merely cosmetic.  It IS however annoying, as I know it works, it just keeps dumping on me.

Anyone else have this, or a similar, issue?

Thanks again

Doug

[cbenner]

I see it all the time, randomly.  Editing the block and putting the wipeout BACK under the entities, will fix it for a while.  But you shouldn't have to keep doing that if that's how the block was designed.  I don't see this in regular Autocad, only in Electrical... and primarily with blocks brought in through the Icon menu and catalog.  Placing a block the old fashioned way it usually works fine (usually).

I just usually assume I'm not using it right, and I end up exploding my din rail and trimming it out.  Can't mess around with wipeouts all day when I have a panel layout to get out.

[ronbotkin]

Have you tried using Tools\Draw Order and moving the symbol back to the top?  Sometimes I have to use the Bring Above Objects or Send Under Objects to get the symbols to display correctly.

Ron

[dougmcalexander]

No need to explode the blocks.  Just type regen and press enter.  If that doesn't work go to Home>Modify and use the Send to Back or Bring to Front utility.

[Anonymous]

LIke a dolt, I didn't consider lookign for draft order under the menu ribbon.  I was used to the rt-click/draft order, and in ACADE it isn't a rt clicking option.

So, having been successfully pointed in the correct direction, all things works swimmingly.  Thank you for the nudge guys.

Doug