topic Re: Model changes not reflected in layout in AutoCAD Forum

Model changes not reflected in layout

spedconsulting518 — Fri, 22 Jan 2021 16:46:27 GMT

Hello!

I am working in AutoCad 2021 with a 3D model. I have created layouts in 2D for the different views (front, rear, top, etc...). When creating my layouts, I insert a base view from the model space. The problem that I am having is that after my layout is created and I make a change in the 3D model, the layout does not update accordingly. This is a new problem, as I had no problems with this function prior to version 2021. In past versions, all changes to the model would be instantly reflected in the layout view. Auto view update is turned on for the layout, and it says the view is up to date when it clearly is not updating the layout as per the model. The only way I have around it now is that I either have to delete my base view and reinsert it, or I have to copy my entire model and paste it into a brand new 3D drawing. This should not be the case, as this function worked just fine in the past.

Any help that can be given would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!

Re: Model changes not reflected in layout

pendean — Fri, 22 Jan 2021 18:18:54 GMT

Share with us your DWG file, lets all have a look at your work and settings.

Re: Model changes not reflected in layout

spedconsulting518 — Fri, 22 Jan 2021 18:27:11 GMT

Thanks for the reply. Drawing is now attached.

Re: Model changes not reflected in layout

pendean — Fri, 22 Jan 2021 18:53:37 GMT

Thanks for the file: I deleted content from your model and all of your viewports updated just fine as I cycled through them. Could your issue be you do not have "REGEN WHEN SWITCHING LAYOUTS" selected in OPTIONS command's System tab?

See attached.

Re: Model changes not reflected in layout

spedconsulting518 — Fri, 22 Jan 2021 19:05:31 GMT

I just checked the "regen" setting in options, and it is selected appropriately. Please see the attached revised drawing and screenshots. I added a cube to the model, and then viewed 3 of the layouts where the cube is not showing up. I'm wondering if I have a corrupt install of the Autocad program, and perhaps I need to remove all instances of Autocad and reinstall from scratch. ☹️

Re: Model changes not reflected in layout

spedconsulting518 — Fri, 22 Jan 2021 20:26:49 GMT

Okay, so it looks like I might have been on to something! I unstalled all files related to Autodesk products, then reinstalled AutoCad 2021. At this point, it seems like everything is working and the layouts are updating properly.

Thanks for your assistnace, I really appreciate the time you spent looking in to this for me!