topic Re: Selection preview issue in AutoCAD Forum

Selection preview issue

CADmgrMike — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 20:39:21 GMT

I have a user laptop that doesn't highlight objects when selected.

I have tried 2 separate Windows user profiles and both AutoCAD and C3D. Same issue on both.

I have checked every selection variable I can find. All are set like other pc's.

I also updated the video driver.

This would appear to be a Windows issue, but can't figure out where.

Any ideas, greatly appreciated.

Re: Selection preview issue

paullimapa — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 20:41:30 GMT

Have you tried setting Gfxdx12 to 0 and if that fails run GraphicsConfig and turn off Hardware Acceleration?

Re: Selection preview issue

pendean — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 20:48:43 GMT

SELECTIONPREVIEW variable?
HIGHLIGHT variable?
SELECTIONEFFECT variable?
PRESELECTIONEFFECT variable?
PREVIEWFILTER variable?
COMMANDPREVIEW variable?
SELECTIONPREVIEWLIMIT variable?

What are the year versions for all of that software and OS please?
Are both AutoCAD programs updated fully? Simply installing them never updates them. ABOUT command is a god place to share what you find for versions.

TIA

Re: Selection preview issue

CADmgrMike — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 21:06:45 GMT

checked all of the above. same as my personal pc.
2023 software, fully updated.

Re: Selection preview issue

CADmgrMike — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 21:08:53 GMT

Yes. Tried that.

Turning Hardware Acc OFF makes objects appear hidden when selected, but not highlighted.

Re: Selection preview issue

paullimapa — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 21:10:32 GMT

Another question: Do you happen to use a high definition monitor?

Re: Selection preview issue

CADmgrMike — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 21:11:58 GMT

The issue remains even when I remote into the pc and the display is on my monitors.

Re: Selection preview issue

paullimapa — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 21:14:34 GMT

so what is your AutoCAD version # and Operating System you're running it on?

Re: Selection preview issue

CADmgrMike — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 21:15:38 GMT

see previous post

Re: Selection preview issue

paullimapa — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 21:17:44 GMT

Did you mention Windows OS version?

Re: Selection preview issue

CADmgrMike — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 21:23:18 GMT

Windows 10

Re: Selection preview issue

pendean — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 21:27:06 GMT

@CADmgrMike wrote:
checked all of the above. same as my personal pc.
2023 software, fully updated.

If GFXDX12 variable set to 0 (that's a zero) then restarting AutoCAD2023 (and even restarting the PC) did not fix it...

Also consider turning off LINESMOOTHING and LINEFADING variables.

Then start GRAPHICSCONFIG command and change the 2D Display Settings pulldown from "advanced mode" to one of the other choices.

Since you already tried turning off Hardware Acceleration as a last resort, then your next step is to start a support ticket through your subscription portal as explained here
https://www.autodesk.com/support/technical/article/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/How-to-find-my-support-cases-with-Autodesk-Technical-Support.html?_ga=2.143218544.457179972.1687356981-993279110.1686949184

Re: Selection preview issue

paullimapa — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 21:55:11 GMT

If you're adventurous, try downgrading in Windows the graphics driver.

Have you tried running AutoCAD in safemode?

https://www.autodesk.com/support/technical/article/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/How-to-launch-an-AutoCAD-Product-without-any-plug-ins-or-add-ons.html

How's about resetting to defaults:

https://resources.imaginit.com/support-blog/how-to-manually-reset-an-autocad-based-profile-back-to-defaults#:~:text=You%20can%20use%20the%20automated,%E2%80%9CReset%20Settings%20to%20Default%E2%80%9D.

Re: Selection preview issue

CADmgrMike — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 22:02:22 GMT

I just updated the driver from an older version so I'm thinking that's not it.

I haven't tried resetting CAD.

I tried several different CAD profiles so that's not it.

I know how to reset the secondary installer so it's as if CAD has never been opened. I might try that.

thanks for the idea.

Re: Selection preview issue

CADmgrMike — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 22:27:19 GMT

I remembered I also had 2019 and 2021 versions installed on the pc.

Opened those in both AutoCAD and C3D. Selected objects highlight as expected.

reset the secondary installer for 2023 and opened software again. Issue still persists.

I think that would eliminate Windows being the issue. I may have to reinstall.

Re: Selection preview issue

paullimapa — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 22:36:04 GMT

Well with each version of AutoCAD there are different graphics card requirements. Perhaps jump all the way up to 2024 and give that a try?

Re: Selection preview issue

CADmgrMike — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 22:41:43 GMT

Jumping to 2024 isn't an option.

I have over 100 CAD users, and only 1 with this issue.

Re: Selection preview issue

paullimapa — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 22:50:35 GMT

Then hopefully a reinstall solves it otherwise may have to clone another computer that works for that staff

Re: Selection preview issue

pendean — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 12:59:25 GMT

@CADmgrMike wrote:

....I have over 100 CAD users, and only 1 with this issue.

Time to reimage that one PC to match the other 99: it might not hurt to also create a new login for that one user too while you are at it. Best wishes.