topic Re: Map 2011 - can't deselect an object when I click on the escape button in AutoCAD Map 3D Forum

Map 2011 - can't deselect an object when I click on the escape button

mortlepp — Fri, 14 May 2010 09:07:14 GMT

When I open AutoCAD map and work for while on it, for some reason it stops deselecting an object/s when I push the escape button on my keyboard, I have also noticed that when this happens when I highlight a specfic object and try move it to another layer it won't do that either. Is it a setting on my AutoCAD or a problem with 2011 Map I haven't experienced this with MAP 2010. I have also downloaded all that can be dowloaded on the Autodesk website.

Re: Map 2011 - can't deselect an object when I click on the escape button

Anonymous — Fri, 14 May 2010 14:35:33 GMT

I have the same problem with MAP 2011
After a few minutes, escape stop working.
If a select an object had ask for it's properties, I get "No Selection" in the properties tab.

There as been a thread in the AutoCAD section about this problem.

I have not been able to figure if it was a specific command that provoqued the problem but it will always eventually happen (I can work from 5 minutes to 1 hour before it happens).

I don't have to completly close AutoCAD to make it work again. I save my DWG, close it and reopen it and everything is back to normal.

Re: Map 2011 - can't deselect an object when I click on the escape button

Anonymous — Fri, 14 May 2010 21:23:30 GMT

I have been having this problem with AutoCAD 2011.
I have tried it several days without loading the MdiTabs - and I haven't had
a problem.
I'm not sure if that is it or not.
Earl

wrote in message news:6391540@discussion.autodesk.com...
I have the same problem with MAP 2011
After a few minutes, escape stop working.
If a select an object had ask for it's properties, I get "No Selection" in
the properties tab.

There as been a thread in the AutoCAD section about this problem.

I have not been able to figure if it was a specific command that provoqued
the problem but it will always eventually happen (I can work from 5 minutes
to 1 hour before it happens).

I don't have to completly close AutoCAD to make it work again. I save my
DWG, close it and reopen it and everything is back to normal.

Re: Map 2011 - can't deselect an object when I click on the escape button

Anonymous — Mon, 17 May 2010 07:42:50 GMT

I have the exact same problem. The escape button doesn't work anymore, I can't put items in another layer and the command draworder has no effect at all. Closing the drawing helps, but after 15 minutes or so, the problems start again.

Re: Map 2011 - can't deselect an object when I click on the escape button

mortlepp — Mon, 17 May 2010 07:47:18 GMT

what are the mdi tabs?

Re: Map 2011 - can't deselect an object when I click on the escape button

Anonymous — Mon, 17 May 2010 10:35:06 GMT

Midi tabs are an Autodesk Labs addon that gives you excel-like tabs for each drawing you have open (see attached).

http://labs.autodesk.com/

However, I have tried both with and without tabs and still get the problem after 5-10 minutes. At least it rules this out!!

It is a real pain and causing me huge problems, as the drawings have to be re opened each time - which on large drawings can take a while, especially when you have to do this every 5-10 minutes.

Is there a fix yet Autodesk?????

Re: Map 2011 - can't deselect an object when I click on the escape button

Anonymous — Mon, 17 May 2010 11:50:58 GMT

I believe this falls along the same lines as the issue in http://discussion.autodesk.com/forums/thread.jspa?threadID=773482&tstart=15 thread.

but once again, i dont believe autodesk reads these forums. You will need to enter a support ticket through your subscription to make them aware of the problem.

Re: Map 2011 - can't deselect an object when I click on the escape button

Anonymous — Tue, 18 May 2010 15:39:35 GMT

How can we do that?

Re: Map 2011 - can't deselect an object when I click on the escape button

Anonymous — Tue, 18 May 2010 17:23:28 GMT

Well, you need to determine if you purchase your autodesk products through subscription.

If so you need to find out what your reseller has set your username and password too.

From there, go to http://subscription.autodesk.com

There are many sections in the subscription. You can download software or addons for subscription customers only. There is also a support section that you can submit tickets with issues you have with the software.

I would think that this issue would be the highest of the severity options.

Re: Map 2011 - can't deselect an object when I click on the escape button

Anonymous — Tue, 18 May 2010 17:49:42 GMT

> If so you need to find out what your reseller has set your username and
> password too.

Resellers do not set those, the Autodesk Business center provides that
information to the contract holder/administrator via email. Most of the time
its who ever has their name on the sale order.

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Murph
http://map3d.wordpress.com/

Re: Map 2011 - can't deselect an object when I click on the escape button

Anonymous — Tue, 18 May 2010 20:04:15 GMT

Thanks for the correction Murph.

I now see the email was forwarded from an autodesk email with my user name information.

Re: Map 2011 - can't deselect an object when I click on the escape button

Anonymous — Tue, 18 May 2010 20:33:13 GMT

: ) That's alright. I get one or two call a month from users wanting me to
reset their password or look it up for them for their subscription center
site.

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Murph
http://map3d.wordpress.com/

"TJmapper" wrote in message news:6393338@discussion.autodesk.com...
Thanks for the correction Murph.

I now see the email was forwarded from an autodesk email with my user name
information.

Re: Map 2011 - can't deselect an object when I click on the escape button

robert.fritz — Wed, 19 May 2010 07:17:40 GMT

Hi,

there is discussion going on in the AutoCAD forum about this issue as it occurs in plain AC as well – please have a look there for further details. The issue is currently investigated by Autodesk.

http://discussion.autodesk.com/forums/thread.jspa?threadID=770513&tstart=0

Rob
Autodesk Product Support

Re: Map 2011 - can't deselect an object when I click on the escape button

robert.fritz — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:23:53 GMT

Hi,

the issue has been fixed and the hot fix can be found here:

AutoCAD Map 3D 2011 ESC Key Hotfix

Rob

Re: Map 2011 - can't deselect an object when I click on the escape button

mortlepp — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 08:30:35 GMT

I downloaded the hotfix obeyed the instructions what i understood of them, but i am still having the same problem, one seems to be able to work a little longer than previously.