AutoCAD 2020 Dimensions in Block: By-Layer vs. By-Block Bug

[nrz13]

In AutoCAD 2020, dimensions within a block that are assigned as "By Block" ignore this attribute and display as "By Layer" regardless.  I've attached a sample drawing as well as screenshots of the issue in 2020 vs. 2018 and earlier.

[Alfred.NESWADBA]

Hi,

I can reproduce the display issue with AutoCAD 2019 and 2020.

However, I can't do that in new drawings with new objects.

Have you created this block with 2020 or with 2018 (or older)?

Can you recreate the issue by creating the drawing with AutoCAD 2020?

- alfred -

[nrz13]

I created this test block with AutoCAD 2020 using an existing blank drawing template from an older (unknown) version.  I also notice that I can create the block without issue if using a 2020 template (but I can't copy the block into a new template bug-free).  So, unfortunately, unless Autodesk fixes the issue, it looks like we'd have to recreate all of our templates and entire block library to not carry this bug forward, which is not a feasible solution.

[nrz13]

After seeing another thread that said the 2020.1.2 update fixes this issue, I installed the update.  It appeared to fix the problem at first, but when the layer is locked it doesn't retain the correct visibility.

[cadffm]

It works as expected in AutoCAD      2020.1.1

It works as expected in AutoCAD LT 2020.1.2

Sorry for the late edits..

@nrz13 

expected = Dimensions ans rectang are completely RED,

please check your _vernum again ???

_vernum and ABOUT info is often the same, but not every time, so check _VERNUM and ABOUT informations.

[nrz13]

@cadffm 
So when you lock the "Test" layer, it doesn't change the color?

[cadffm]

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@nrz13  schrieb:

@cadffm 
So when you lock the layer, it doesn't change the color?

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LOL

I found the hidden secret: My LAYLOCKFADECTL is set to 0, your setting is higher 🤣

Start an BugReport, it is not the same error as in the other post, but near too.

[nrz13]

This bug still persists in AutoCAD 2021 when the layer is locked.

[nrz13 · Accepted solution]

This bug appears to be fixed in AutoCAD 2022.