topic Re: Blocks and Text disappear when using custom scale in viewports. in AutoCAD Forum

Blocks and Text disappear when using custom scale in viewports.

meghanwheeler — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 21:49:43 GMT

When scaling a viewport to a custom scale (0.06:1) causes the words and blocks I have to disappear, even if I scroll to change the scale. I have to change the scale to something else with the menu for it to come back, and then it's fine. It only disappears with the custom scale, and I can't see anything about it hiding annotative things.

Re: Blocks and Text disappear when using custom scale in viewports.

ChicagoLooper — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 23:49:34 GMT

Hi @meghanwheeler

Are you dealing with annotative mtext and annotative mleaders?

If you are, then turn on AutoScale. Click the 3 horizontal lines, sometimes referred to as the HAMBURGER. By turning it on, you'll get the Auto Scale icon on your Task Bar.

Next, click the Auto Scale icon on the Task Bar (make it blue) before changing your viewport scale. When it's highlighted blue, your annotative text will react to your new VP scale.

Re: Blocks and Text disappear when using custom scale in viewports.

CGBenner — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 15:12:16 GMT

@meghanwheeler

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