DELETE key not working...

[Anonymous]

I am using AutoCAD 2017 on Mac through Parallels, so my computer is running through Windows. However, I am having an issue using the DELETE key on my keyboard. I have seen what others have been saying about this issue and suggesting to set PICKFIRST to 1, but it was already set to 1 once I installed it. I also saw something about setting QAFLAGS to 0, but that command doesn't seem to exist on AutoCAD 2017, or it might have a different name. Is there any way to get the DELETE button to work? I appreciate any help on this problem!

[rkmcswain]

So you are positive that PICKFIRST=1 and QAFLAGS=0?

QAFLAGS is not documented, but it will be recognized if you type it in.

So is this AutoCAD for Windows or AutoCAD for MAC?

[paullimapa]

How do you know in your AutoCAD 2017 that the command QAFLAGS does not exist?

Did you try typing at AutoCAD's command prompt with no other commands running: QAFLAGS

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[Anonymous]

Yes, the only command that shows up available is “AFLAGS”. Is this the command that I should be looking for?

[maxim_k · Accepted solution]

Welcome to Autodesk Forums!

Hi Francisco,

Delete key wouldn't work in Parallels virtual machine as Del key on PC unless you will be using it in a combination with Fn key on your Mac keyboard. So if you want to erase something - select it and use Fn+delete key combination.

And, of course, PICKFIRST should be 1.

Maxim

[Anonymous]

Thank you so much, it worked!