topic Re: Linetype change when selected in AutoCAD Forum

Linetype change when selected

wcthunder27 — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 14:03:46 GMT

I want that linetype change when selected (classic) not the "blueish" highlight. AutoCAD 2024.. I changed the command "Highlight" to (1).

[ @wcthunder27 This post was moved to a new thread and the title modified to increase findability - by @CGBenner - Original: Re: line turn in to a dotted line ]

Re: Linetype change when selected

wcthunder27 — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 14:22:37 GMT

(i was replying to another question that showed this example, please excuse me)

Re: Linetype change when selected

paullimapa — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 14:28:52 GMT

So are you saying that instead of the line turning blue showing the grip points you prefer to have the linetype changed to show as dotted when it’s selected? But what if the linetype is already dotted? Wouldn’t that be confusing?

Re: Linetype change when selected

DGCSCAD — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 14:36:13 GMT

SELECTIONEFFECT = 0

Re: Linetype change when selected

wcthunder27 — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 14:57:21 GMT

No.. the "grips" will still be shown.

Re: Linetype change when selected

Brock_Olly — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 14:57:57 GMT

I'd also like to add if you set your graphics preferences (GRAPHICSCONFIG) to 'Basic Mode' it will also show the dotted selection line instead of the blue highlight.

Re: Linetype change when selected

wcthunder27 — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 14:58:32 GMT

Sorry, didn't work.

Re: Linetype change when selected

wcthunder27 — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 15:38:27 GMT

it worked, but horrorable line quality

Re: Linetype change when selected

paullimapa — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 15:55:25 GMT

Now you know the difference between Basic vs Advanced or Intermediate

Re: Linetype change when selected

paullimapa — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 16:16:17 GMT

Here’s response from Autodesk

https://www.autodesk.com/support/technical/article/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/How-to-change-the-highlighting-of-selected-objects-in-AutoCAD.html#:~:text=To%20get%20the%20legacy%20selection%20and%20pre%2Dselection,*%20Set%20their%20value%20to%200%20(zero).

Re: Linetype change when selected

wcthunder27 — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 18:32:14 GMT

still not working.

fyi: my AutoCAD 2024 crashed on me with a "License Error" a couple of days ago. i had the "2019 Classic" workspace installed. this crash our IT couldn't save any of my old profiles, now I'm starting from scratch, expect more questions from me.

Re: Linetype change when selected

paullimapa — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 18:36:46 GMT

time to submit a troubleshoot ticket to autodesk

Re: Linetype change when selected

pendean — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 18:55:31 GMT

@paullimapa wrote:
time to submit a troubleshoot ticket to autodesk

They are using s 2020(?) EDU Software, so no one at Autodesk is going to talk to them, but Licensing might get a referral instead.

Re: Linetype change when selected

paullimapa — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 19:01:05 GMT

strange that @wcthunder27 OP screenshot showed 2020 edu but then the last post showed 2024:

"fyi: my AutoCAD 2024 crashed on me with a "License Error" a couple of days ago."

Re: Linetype change when selected

wcthunder27 — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 19:13:04 GMT

the screenshot was referenced to a user you helped years ago. His problem is the problem I want. I had "2019 classic" workspace loaded onto my"2024" version with Autodesk support, of course.

Re: Linetype change when selected

pendean — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 19:34:29 GMT

@wcthunder27 wrote:
...my AutoCAD 2024 crashed on me with a "License Error" a couple of days ago...

It's time to do one of these

https://www.autodesk.com/support/technical/article/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/How-to-reset-AutoCAD-to-defaults.html

https://www.autodesk.com/support/technical/article/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/Recommended-uninstall-and-reinstall-procedures.html

Engage with your IT folks.

Re: Linetype change when selected

paullimapa — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 19:46:15 GMT

so if you are on subscription then like I responded earlier submit a trouble ticket:

https://www.autodesk.com/support/technical/article/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/Contacting-a-technical-support-provider.html

Re: Linetype change when selected

bingqi.wang — Wed, 07 May 2025 06:21:16 GMT

Hi @wcthunder27

Thank you for your feedback.

From the discussion in this page, I suppose you prefer the Basic mode selection effect but cannot accept the display quality. Set SELECTIONEFFECT=0 should make the selection effect as you need (I attach an image below). However, you said it didn't work on your side.

Could you please share a screen shot to show the selection effect on your device, when setting SELECTIONEFFECT=0?

Thanks!