topic Re: Need to move command line in AutoCAD Forum

Need to move command line

cliffordjohnturner — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 13:46:51 GMT

I've been on REVIT too long.

My AutoCAD Command Line is found at the lower-left corner of the Screen, even when I have AutoCAD display as partial screen, the Command Line is separate from the AutoCAD display at the lower left corner of the Screen.

I set LOCKUT to "0", but I can't select the Command Line, thus I can't move it.

Also, the Command Line lasts only 5 seconds before fading away.

Any help will be appreciated.

Re: Need to move command line

Patchy — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 13:49:32 GMT

Hold the CTRL key down while moving it.

Re: Need to move command line

imadHabash — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 14:01:21 GMT

Hi,

You can learn more for Positioning the Command Window Here.

Re: Need to move command line

cliffordjohnturner — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 15:43:03 GMT

This is what the mess looks like:

I can't 'select anything to move.

And the command line fades away after 5 seconds.

Re: Need to move command line

cliffordjohnturner — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 15:44:42 GMT

This is what the mess looks like:

I can't 'select anything to move.

And the command line fades away after 5 seconds.

Re: Need to move command line

Patchy — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 15:56:39 GMT

Maybe the graphic driver.

You can try this:

Re: Need to move command line

pendean — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 16:54:45 GMT

@cliffordjohnturner So 2018 is not new software: is it new to you, just get a new computer, or is this some very new and sudden display issue out of the blue?

For the topic you asked about... Start CUI command, select your active workspace, select palettes, then commandline, then choose one of the options presented. Don't forget to click DONE then APPLY then OK out of CUI in that order when finished.

Re: Need to move command line

cliffordjohnturner — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 03:43:25 GMT

Thank you for your step-by-step instructions. I found it easy to follow, especially with the red highlights. Unfortunately, the command line is still at the lower left of the Screen. It still is outside the AutoCAD display. I've restarted AutoCAD and went through your instructions again with no change.

I am now 74 and want to thank you for taking your time to help.

I started with AutoCAD 9, decades ago, never having had this problem.

Any other ideas out there ?

Re: Need to move command line

paullimapa — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 04:57:36 GMT

Can you enter command GRAPHICSCONFIG then do a screen capture and share that here?

Also have you installed:

AutoCAD 2018 Update 2018.1.2 - Autodesk Community - AutoCAD

Re: Need to move command line

cliffordjohnturner — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 06:08:04 GMT

Re: Need to move command line

paullimapa — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 06:13:05 GMT

Since you're running Directx11 and you're on 2018, you can try changing it to use Directx9 to see if that would solve your problem by following these instructions:

How to use a previous DirectX version in AutoCAD Products

Re: Need to move command line

cliffordjohnturner — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 06:20:06 GMT

It doesn't allow me to select the Command Line, which only has text, no dotted left edge.

Re: Need to move command line

cadffm — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 07:25:44 GMT

Hi,

I think this is not possible, I guess you edited the wrong workspace or you forgot to apply.

Give me a try, okay?

save your current workspace to save your current setup

1. Command: WSSAVE<enter>MCWS<enter>

edit this workspace and use it

2. Command: CUI

Step1 - Select the (current) workspace, what is the MCWS

Step2 - Select 'Commandline' in Palettes node - on the right

Step3 - Set Orientation to Top

Step4 - Press [APPLY]

In this second, your commandline should move below your menubar.

Re: Need to move command line

cliffordjohnturner — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 14:00:49 GMT

Your #2 did the trick.
Thanks !!!