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Massprop output no longer working in command line, just in output file

jo2ny — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 08:31:37 GMT

Using latest AutoCad (2025) I can't get the results of massprop to be displayed in the command line. If I say yest to "Output to file" then I get the results in the file, but hitting No doesn't produce any results in the command line.

What am I missing ?

Re: Massprop output no longer working in command line, just in output file

imadHabash — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 08:45:20 GMT

Hi,

>> If I say yest to "Output to file" then I get the results in the file, but hitting No doesn't produce any results in the command line.

Ensure that your command line settings are set to display output. Sometimes the output might be hidden or truncated.
Alternatively, if MASSPROP still isn’t giving you results, consider using the _MASSPROP command (with the underscore), which sometimes behaves differently and might provide output directly to the command line.

Re: Massprop output no longer working in command line, just in output file

jo2ny — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 08:50:47 GMT

How do I ensure command line settings are set to display output ?

Here's a snip of the comand line :

"Command: _MASSPROP
Select objects: 1 found
Select objects:
Write analysis to a file? [Yes/No] <N>: n

Basically the command finds 1 object ( 2d region ), but exits without any results.

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cadffm — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 08:53:00 GMT

Hi,

share your last lines of your Log [F2]

AFTER you restartet ACAD

and runned Massprop

(Massprop or _Massprop should be the same in english versions, but .Massprop or _.Massprop could be different in theory / but not in this case here)

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jo2ny — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 08:58:14 GMT

I repeated after Autocad restart but I get the same result (nothing)

pasting stuff here with more context ( created 1 rectange, made it region, massprop)

"Command: rec RECTANG
Specify first corner point or [Chamfer/Elevation/Fillet/Thickness/Width]:
Specify other corner point or [Area/Dimensions/Rotation]:
Command: *Cancel*
Command: REG
REGION
Select objects: 1 found
Select objects:
1 loop extracted.
1 Region created.
Command: MASSPROP
Select objects: 1 found
Select objects:
Write analysis to a file? [Yes/No] <N>:
Command: *Cancel*
Command:
MASSPROP
Select objects: Specify opposite corner: 1 found
Select objects:
Write analysis to a file? [Yes/No] <N>: N"

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cadffm — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:23:57 GMT

strange. I will do a www research later

EDIT: Nothing, sorry. I am out of ideas, other than reset to default (export settings first), or re-install

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imadHabash — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 10:18:59 GMT

This is how it's supposed to be :

Command: MASSPROP
Select objects: 1 found

Select objects:
---------------- REGIONS ----------------

Area: 6.5175
Perimeter: 10.2782
Bounding box: X: -7.5295 -- -5.2518
Y: 6.3845 -- 9.2460
Centroid: X: -6.3907
Y: 7.8153
Moments of inertia: X: 402.5218
Y: 268.9957
Product of inertia: XY: 325.5131
Radii of gyration: X: 7.8588
Y: 6.4244
Principal moments and X-Y directions about centroid:
I: 4.4470 along [1.0000 0.0000]
J: 2.8176 along [0.0000 1.0000]

Write analysis to a file? [Yes/No] <N>: n

Would you please try the follow :

- Ensure that you have the latest CAD update.

- Open a new & empty CAD drawing file and try again.

- Make sure that you're near 0,0,0 .

- Make sure also that you really select a region shape when you asked to select object while Massprop command is active.

Re: Massprop output no longer working in command line, just in output file

jo2ny — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 11:33:15 GMT

All of the suggested steps we're taken into account. But still the issue remains unresolved.

Re: Massprop output no longer working in command line, just in output file

cadffm — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 14:49:59 GMT

So,if 2025.1.1 is installed, try the next step: RESET TO DEFAULT

(it will ask for export settings first, use this option),

try it again with the new resetted software.

Not solved?

uninstall/reinstall = Test

same problem?

install latest update = Test

still?

I am out of ideas

Re: Massprop output no longer working in command line, just in output file

pendean — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 15:02:30 GMT

@jo2ny wrote:
All of the suggested steps we're taken into account. But still the issue remains unresolved.

Do this https://www.autodesk.com/support/technical/article/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/How-to-reset-AutoCAD-to-defaults.html

And/or... Here are the ways to open a support case with Autodesk if you are on subscription to seek out Autodesk Support's help:
https://www.autodesk.com/support/account/manage/use/support#:~:text=com/plans.-,Contact%20support,-Select%20a%20path
or
https://www.autodesk.com/support/technical/article/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/Contacting-a-technical-support-provider.html

Re: Massprop output no longer working in command line, just in output file

jo2ny — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 09:09:01 GMT

It turns out that restoring the default settings worked. Not sure why, but it is what it is. Thanks !

Re: Massprop output no longer working in command line, just in output file

jreidKVSUZ — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 14:37:46 GMT

Hit your F2 button. Your information might be hidden behind something.

Mine popped up right away. See below.

Hope this helps!

JRR!

Re: Massprop output no longer working in command line, just in output file

Agnaldo_Ustulim — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 18:37:38 GMT

HELOW! TRY TYPING F2 TO OPEN TEXTSCREEN, FIND IT IN ANY CORNER OFF THE WINDOWS DESKTOP, PROBALLY IT´S RESIZED FOR A MINIMAL SIZE, LIKE THIS ATTACHED IMAGE. REISIZE-IT TO A LARGER SIZE TO VIEW THE RESULTS ON TEXT-SCREEN

Re: Massprop output no longer working in command line, just in output file

cadffm — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 18:41:53 GMT

See post #3

The question is not about a missing textscr