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AutoCAD 2017 Proxy Graphics

Anonymous — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 17:38:22 GMT

Hi all

I've recently upgraded to Auto CAD 2017, ever since that I cannot create new viewport scales, drawing units box looks simplified,

and most drawings open up asking if I want proxy graphics displayed etc

It's almost as if I don t have the full package installed, could anyone help please?

Thank you

T.J.

@Anonymous, john.vellek has edited your subject line for clarity: Auto CAD 2017 Proxy Grpahics

Re: AutoCAD 2017 Proxy Graphics

imadHabash — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 17:38:50 GMT

Hi and Welcome to AutoDesk Community,

you wrote ( .. ever since that I cannot create new viewport scales ) what note does AutoCAD give it to you?

you wrote ( .. drawing units box looks simplified ) would you show us an image?

you wrote ( ..most drawings open up asking if I want proxy graphics displayed ) you can change PROXYNOTICE system variable to (0).

Re: AutoCAD 2017 Proxy Graphics

john.vellek — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 17:39:16 GMT

Hi @Anonymous,

Welcome to the Autodesk Community!

Here is a link to an AKN Article that describes the features of the Units Dialog. You should also be aware that there is the -DWGUNITS command. Use -DWGUNITS to set the units and most of the time, accept the option to sync and have INSUNITS match. This way there is no units discrepancy and you can expect the best results.

To fix the Proxy Graphics pop up, rather than turn it off, install the Object Enablers that will let you view the objects created in the vertical. The enablers can be downloaded here.

Please add to your post if you need additional information or assistance.

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

Re: AutoCAD 2017 Proxy Graphics

pendean — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 18:04:01 GMT

Did you forget to install the needed Object Enablers in 2017 that you used to have in the older version you gave up? Grab them here https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad/downloads

Re: AutoCAD 2017 Proxy Graphics

Anonymous — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 13:19:43 GMT

Hello, and thank you for replying, I have tried the PROXYNOTICE command and seems to have worked, this is the box I get for my units

in my previous versions of AutoCAD it just seemed more intricate with more drop down menus, regarding the issue with my Viewport scales, when I click to create a custom scale, no message appears, it just freezes for a few seconds.

Thanks once again.

Re: AutoCAD 2017 Proxy Graphics

Anonymous — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 13:21:34 GMT

Thank you, i'll download that now, I was unaware of this, as in previous versions

the software was automatically supplied to myself from my company.

Whereas now a different IT supplier installed it, thanks for your help!

Re: AutoCAD 2017 Proxy Graphics

Anonymous — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 13:23:13 GMT

Hi John

That's brilliant, i'll look them both up and hopefully solve the issue.

Many Thanks!