AUTOCAD LT 2017 F8 Ortho Freeze

[Anonymous]

I just installed AUTOCAD LT 2017 on my

Surface Book Windows 10 Pro

i7-6600U CPU @ 2.60GHz 6.81 GHz

16.0 GB

64 Bit

I am having issues with the F8 Command (Ortho) freezing or taking along time to respond (60 plus seconds). If I use the ortho icon in the bottom tool bar it responds instantly with no lag. Please help I use this key 5-10 per min or at least I use to...

[pendean]

It's a problem with the latest Windows 10 update, add yourself to this exact same thread https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/autocad-lt-general-discussion/autocad-lt-2017-freezing-while-using-f-...

EDITED: read the first sentence here from Autodesk https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/autocad-lt-general-discussion/suitable-surface-pc-for-autocad/m-p/648...

[Emmsleys]

HI @Anonymous, 

This is an ongoing issue that has started with the release of a Windows update and is currently being worked on by our development team and other technical specialist. 

I will go ahead and escalate this thread and attach it to the open defect number. I would suggest adding your comments to the thread mentioned by Dean as well. This thread is also being closely monitored. I will do my best to provide an update to this thread if anything else should be applied or tested. 

Thanks. 

[Anonymous]

Same issue with Architecture 2016 on Surface Book w/ latest Windows Update. By selecting the ortho icon below the workspace, it does not freeze up. It freezes up only when I use the F8 shortcut key while turning ortho on and off.

[Emmsleys]

@Anonymous, 

Can you also please post your results with the F8 key and the Windows 10 update to this thread: https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/autocad-lt-general-discussion/autocad-lt-2017-freezing-while-using-f-keys/m-p/6487847#U6487847 

Thank you. 

[gpq · Accepted solution]

I use Autocad 2016 and after windows update anniversary I have same problem. I have found like workaround to set TEMPOVERIDDES from 1 to 0. After this changement switch F8 ortho on/ortho off don't freeze anymore,but Shift key to enable temporarily ortho don't work anymore.

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[pendean]

TEMPOVERRIDES set to zero shuts down all the temporary overrides like holding the Shift Key down to enable TEMPorary ortho.

[Anonymous]

I noticed this issue recently too. Its been driving me up the wall. I found that if you tap your Alt key twice, it lets you complete "F8" assisted commands, whether its move, line, etc. Its by no means a solution but it lets you continue till there's a fix.

I have a feeling that F8 is a short cut key for windows 10 to switch between screens or apps(not sure), but with that said its almost like clicking on another window mid command, which is why it appears as if the screen is frozen. Hitting ALT moves you out and back into CAD and for what ever reason it "un-freezes." This took hours to pin point. I had to eliminate keyboard as the source, as sometime my keys would get stuck and create similar issues.

I thought F8 was freezing my screen too then I figured I'd do other things while I waited for it to work and I'd click to a web browser or spread sheet and I'd click back to autocad and bam! It would always be working again.

Figured ALT would help speed up the process. So added ALT to muscle memory. I'm sure by the end of the week it will be second nature.

[piotrow9]

HAving the same F8 major lag issue here.

[pendean · Accepted solution]

Set TEMPOVERRIDES variable to zero until Microsoft fixes the issue with an update sometime this year.

[RCoutu]

You can also just hit the Ortho button in the status bar.  The freezing only seems to happen with the F8 button and not the command itself.

[hsarchitype1]

RCOUTU - Awesome.  You can even hit the Ortho AFTER you have gripped and are trying to move.  Best, Harry

[Anonymous]

Same problem on ACAD 16 and 17. Setting tempoverides to 0 fixed problem for now.

[Emmsleys]

Thanks @Anonymous for posting back what worked.

[Anonymous]

Hi

I am have the same issue with the ortho F8 key.  In addition when I try to esc out of it, it won't let me.  I have a brand new MSI laptop that exceeds all of system requirements for AutoCAD Architecture 2017.  I was also have issues just copying an object.  I turned off the graphics acceleration, but this is terrible.  I had 2016 on the laptop and had to completely remove it because it would hang on the start up. I would have to shut town 2 or 3 x before I could get into a file.

[Anonymous]

Did anyone find a solution?

We are going nuts with a brand new instalattion of AcadLT17.

Copy command freezes for 30 about seconds in our drawings.

And the worst is finding threads as old as 2011 with the same issue...loosing hope here.

[pendean]

Not enough info...
Is TEMPOVERRIDES variable set to zero yet? Do so if not.
Is 2017 fully patched and updated? Needs to be, a typical install will not do that for you.
What is your OS?
Video Card?
Did you migrate from an older version as part of the 2017 installs?
Is this a problem in ALL files? In a new blank file?
Are you setting SAVE to a much lower format for your files than 2013dwg?

[Anonymous]

I have a brand new MSI WT72 i7, laptop with Nvidia quadro M2000M graphics card. It has two drives. C: 119 GB 😧 912GB
The computer was recently reset to factory standards. I reinstalled Windows 10 and all the updates.
I installed Autocad Architecture 2017 and all the updates.
It happens with all the file, it doesn't matter. Since this is a new computer I did not migrate anything over.
TEMPOVERIDES is set to 0.

The only thing that has help was disabling the HARDWARE EXCELLERATOR. I said help, but not by much. The computer doesn't freeze, but it's terrible slow.

Patricia L. Misyak-Peters, Architect, NCARB

PLM Architect, LLC
11 Windsor Road
Howell, NJ 07731

732.364.4528
www.plmarchitect.com

[Anonymous]

The only thing that has help was disabling the HARDWARE EXCELLERATOR. I said help, but not by much. The computer doesn't freeze, but it's terribly slow and for what I bought, slow should not be an issue.

I have a brand new MSI WT72 i7, laptop with Nvidia quadro M2000M graphics card. It has two drives. C: 119 GB 😧 912GB
The computer was recently reset to factory standards. I reinstalled Windows 10 and all the updates.
I installed Autocad Architecture 2017 and all the updates.
It happens with all the file, it doesn't matter. Since this is a new computer I did not migrate anything over.
TEMPOVERIDES is set to 0.


Patricia L. Misyak-Peters, Architect, NCARB

PLM Architect, LLC
11 Windsor Road
Howell, NJ 07731

732.364.4528
www.plmarchitect.com

[pendean]

Where are your files stored?
How is your PC connected to that source? Is a server, what is the OS?
Did that location also change/upgrade?
Is COPY command the only slow thing? How about MOVE? How about ARRAY? How about other commands?
Or do you mean COPY/PASTE?