topic Re: Hyperlink to another DWG minimizes Window. in AutoCAD Forum

Hyperlink to another DWG minimizes Window.

cbenner — Thu, 19 Apr 2018 16:42:00 GMT

I've seen several posts over the years similar to this, but haven't really found any answers.

I'm messing with cross drawing hyperlinks for the first time. I like the way they work, but when you ctrl-click to use one, as soon as the linked drawing opens the AutoCAD window minimizes. I'm posting a screencast of this.

Any ideas why this happens or how to stop it from happening?

Re: Hyperlink to another DWG minimizes Window.

john.vellek — Thu, 19 Apr 2018 18:12:22 GMT

Hi @cbenner,

I am curious about the error message you are seeing.

It appears that you have some stuff either loading from our Startup Suite or from a Lisp routine. and that it needs some information.

Try logging in as a new user (no customization or migration) and see if this behavior goes away.

Please select the Accept as Solution button if my post solves your issue or answers your question.

Re: Hyperlink to another DWG minimizes Window.

cbenner — Thu, 19 Apr 2018 18:17:35 GMT

@john.vellek

John, what you are seeing is my own customization. This is a popup to remind users that they need to run a specific utility before they start a dropping lines into a new P&ID. Should not have anything to do with this hyperlink behavior.

Re: Hyperlink to another DWG minimizes Window.

JTBWorld — Fri, 20 Apr 2018 08:59:10 GMT

I can reproduce this unexpected behavior when you start with having AutoCAD maximized, then AutoCAD gets restored down like if you had clicked on the restore down button next to X at top right. Sure is a bug. Workaround is to resize AutoCAD to the full screen but not have it maximized.

Re: Hyperlink to another DWG minimizes Window.

cbenner — Fri, 20 Apr 2018 16:55:30 GMT

Seems like it has always been a bug.

I'll pass it on up the ladder and see if there is anyone with Autodesk willing to admit this and get it fixed.

Re: Hyperlink to another DWG minimizes Window.

john.vellek — Fri, 20 Apr 2018 17:49:03 GMT

Hi @cbenner,

I am about to log this for QA to examine. The video shows the behavior in 2017 so I have verified that this occurs in AutoCAD 2017, 2018, and 2019.

Thank you for bringing this to my attention.

Please select the Accept as Solution button if my post solves your issue or answers your question.

Re: Hyperlink to another DWG minimizes Window.

cbenner — Fri, 20 Apr 2018 17:42:00 GMT

@john.vellek

I am still using 2017, I cannot speak to the new releases. I'm a few weeks off from upgrading.

Re: Hyperlink to another DWG minimizes Window.

JTBWorld — Fri, 20 Apr 2018 17:50:17 GMT

I could reproduce it i and AutoCAD 2019 using these steps. Draw a circle, add hyperlink to it to another drawing, make sure AutoCAD is maximized, follow the hyperlink.

Re: Hyperlink to another DWG minimizes Window.

JTBWorld — Fri, 20 Apr 2018 18:08:18 GMT

I've reproduced this is AutoCAD 2019. Just add a hyperlink to another drawing on any object and try it in maximized window mode.

Update: This is a duplicate message due to the long delay when replying via email. I thought it didn't work so I replied online too.

Re: Hyperlink to another DWG minimizes Window.

charles.lauricello — Thu, 07 Feb 2019 19:15:26 GMT

Did anyone ever solve this? Its annoying!!!!!!

Re: Hyperlink to another DWG minimizes Window.

Anonymous — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 21:06:32 GMT

Has it been solved? Like to know as well.

Re: Hyperlink to another DWG minimizes Window.

pendean — Fri, 09 Oct 2020 13:22:12 GMT

Start a Support Ticket at your account login https://knowledge.autodesk.com/contact-support

Re: Hyperlink to another DWG minimizes Window.

DJGinAZ — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 23:24:11 GMT

I'm still getting this behavior on 2023. Bummer. It was "intentional" behavior in 2016.

Clicking on an entity with a hyperlink minimizes AutoCAD.

Re: Hyperlink to another DWG minimizes Window.

JBerns — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 15:17:38 GMT

Is this a Windows bug or an AutoCAD bug?

Re: Hyperlink to another DWG minimizes Window.

CGBenner — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 16:15:16 GMT

@JBerns

Hi Jerry... I had forgotten all about this one since I don't do anything in AutoCAD anymore. From what I could see it was an AutoCAD related bug. The Acad team person who initially responded to me is no longer here, so I hope someone else can take up the discussion for you folks who are still dealing with this.

Re: Hyperlink to another DWG minimizes Window.

DJGinAZ — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 16:29:32 GMT

This bug was similar to the one that would fully minimize ACAD when a Web Link was clicked (Google Maps for example)

I can confirm that 2025 versions have fixed the bug that minimizes ACAD when following Web links, although I'm not certain if it's the same bug as following a link to another DWG.

Re: Hyperlink to another DWG minimizes Window.

CodeDing — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 17:55:03 GMT

If you're into some customization, my Perfect Preview command might be more useful for previewing/accessing hyperlinks.

Hoping to add support for viewing DWG files in the future.

View in this post here:

https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/visual-lisp-autolisp-and-general/perfect-preview-hyperlinks-are-underrated/m-p/13215097/highlight/true#M476283

Best,

~DD

Re: Hyperlink to another DWG minimizes Window.

apjones — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 19:25:19 GMT

This bug appears to still exist in ACAD 2025. I can duplicate this with or without any customization.

Re: Hyperlink to another DWG minimizes Window.

pendean — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 21:16:38 GMT

@apjones https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/visual-lisp-autolisp-and-general/perfect-preview-hyperlinks-are-underrated/m-p/13215097/highlight/true#M476283

Re: Hyperlink to another DWG minimizes Window.

CGBenner — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 19:43:38 GMT

@JBerns

Jerry, do you still need help with this?