topic Re: Why is object snap target box dotted line in AutoCAD Forum

Why is object snap target box dotted line

Anonymous — Mon, 08 Jul 2019 19:53:36 GMT

My object snap box changed from a solid like to a dotted line. How to I change this back? I attached a picture

Thanks,

Re: Why is object snap target box dotted line

natasha.l — Mon, 08 Jul 2019 22:56:50 GMT

Hello @Anonymous,

The aperture preview shows what the set size is for the object snap target box.

To adjust the Pickbox the square box displayed at the cursor position, please go to the "Selection" tab.

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Re: Why is object snap target box dotted line

imadHabash — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:45:03 GMT

HI,

it's always dotted !!! you may try change APBOX system variable to 0 .

Command: APBOX
Enter new value for APBOX <1>: 0

Re: Why is object snap target box dotted line

ВeekeeCZ — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:51:56 GMT

Because this option is ticked.

Re: Why is object snap target box dotted line

Kent1Cooper — Tue, 09 Jul 2019 16:52:28 GMT

Some have mis-read the question -- it's not about whether the aperture box appears, or how big it is.

I think I recall that it used to be solid, but I don't know how many releases back that was. And I don't know of a way to set it that way now -- it doesn't seem to be an option.

I would, however, be interested in why you want it solid rather than dotted. I prefer the dotted version -- less likely to be confused with, or obscure, some drawn element.

Re: Why is object snap target box dotted line

Anonymous — Thu, 11 Jul 2019 21:08:32 GMT

Im just used to it being solid. I have been away from autocad for a few years, lots of changes. I so used to using inventor.

Thanks!!!

Re: Why is object snap target box dotted line

Anonymous — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 15:28:40 GMT

thank you so much for this, that little dotted box was driving me crazy.