topic Re: insert proxy objects into Autocad LT 2017 in AutoCAD Forum

insert proxy objects into Autocad LT 2017

cdbobo17 — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 00:36:48 GMT

I am trying to put an architectural seal onto my title block. It has proxy letters that will not open in Autcad LT.
Is it possible to get it into LT?

Re: insert proxy objects into Autocad LT 2017

ennujozlagam — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 06:07:22 GMT

@cdbobo17 hello, i'm not sure if this works, try dxfout and dxfin. thanks

Re: insert proxy objects into Autocad LT 2017

jggerth — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 11:53:30 GMT

Uhm...l have no idea what you mean by 'proxy letters'. If not text elements, how are they created?

"Proxy" in Acad refers to an object created by a vertical application, that can only be viewed if either the original application, or an Object Enabler for that application is installed on a machine. Civil3D Surfaces being one example -- If I send a file with a C3D Surface object to someone who does not have the correct C3D OE installed, they won't see it, until they install the OE.

Re: insert proxy objects into Autocad LT 2017

john.vellek — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 21:52:33 GMT

Hi @cdbobo17,

Are these letters following a curve? I suspect they were created using a Express Tool in AutoCAD!

I have not found a great way to fix this other than to erase just the letters and re-create them manually. If you would like to attach a sample file I can perhaps take a look for you and outline the process.

Another option would be to obtain a JPG, TIFF, or PDF from the original file and insert or attach it to your titleblock. I find the first option to be better long term.

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

Re: insert proxy objects into Autocad LT 2017

cdbobo17 — Wed, 27 Jul 2016 09:52:58 GMT

AutocadLt does not have express tools, arctext.
Since I still have AutoCAD Student version, I was able to use Arctext to recreate the Proxy Items

Re: insert proxy objects into Autocad LT 2017

cdbobo17 — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 20:31:48 GMT

I though I had it worked out. I erased the original proxy letters around the arc & replaced them using arctex in autocad, but when I inset the block into LT, the same thing happens. I guess that they are still proxy.