Defpoints layer not selectable

Defpoints layer not selectable

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Message 1 of 38

Defpoints layer not selectable

Anonymous
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I just drew a polyline on my defpoints layer, but now the polyline is not selectable. I have had this happen before with a different file and couldn't fix it then either.

 

All the settings/layer states look fine, but as soon as I add something to the defpoints layer it's untouchable.

 

Not an urgent question, but definately something I need to figure out since it keeps happening to me!

Thanks!

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Message 21 of 38

Discussion_Admin
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Please remember these are professional forums and as such deserve a professional decorum when participating.

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Message 22 of 38

james.cunninghamPJ6KR
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I agree in part with the instruction to not leave objects on layer 0 or defpoint layers for your active model.

As I see it, these are template layers to start with, copy/rename to whatever purpose they will have in your model.

Hence, use defpoints as the template for creating layers you don't want to plot, like viewports

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Message 23 of 38

james.cunninghamPJ6KR
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a dynamic Block that I inherited for this project is a combination of a multi-sized bracket (size change is applied by visibility pull-down) and leader with points extending out from the bracket for lining up other objects or text. 

The points are on the defpoints layer and I never saw a need to move them to another layer. 

However, am now considering moving them to their own layer because in some drawings, even with defpoints layer turned off and frozen, the points that are embedded in this block are visible and selectable.

(caveat, I manage more than a thousand drawings that use this block and others have access to and use, so while I have authority to make this change, it does not mean I won't make enemies)

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Message 24 of 38

Anonymous
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Hi

I had same issue after changing defpoint layer color. Changed color back to white, Selected all defpoint objects and lines and changed color again all is well. 

good luck

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Message 25 of 38

carygluf
Explorer
Explorer

I use Defpoints for almost all of my Viewports (and have ever since I discovered the wonders of PaperSpace), so I needed a solution, not a workaround. Somehow it was connected to another Frozen layer (not 0). Just start unfreezing layers until you find the right one.

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Message 26 of 38

g.lancellotta
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Community Visitor

Thank you!!! I had this problem for years, so I just don't use the Defpoints layer.


@Anonymous wrote:

I just had this problem. Turning on Layer 0 in the model didn't help, BUT if you open the Layer Properties Manager, right click on Layer 0 and select VP Thaw Layer in All Viewports, this does it. Seems if Layer 0 is frozen in your layouts, it locks the Defpoint layer in the model.  Go figure.

 

I use the Defpoints layer all the time and it's not usually a problem.  I use it to create grids to lay out elevations, create insertion points for blocks, etc. 🙂



I got into this new office were people uses this layer to set up layouts and your tip just saved me. Can't thank you enough the time that you saved me! 

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Message 27 of 38

codee
Advocate
Advocate

As a user you should never be directly using defpoints for ANYTHING!

Message 28 of 38

KDAddison
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Enthusiast

Here's a twist on that: I have a drawing from an outside source that has a bunch of linework that I assume is on DEFPOINTS, I don't know because I cannot select any of it.  All layers are on, unfrozen, unlocked, un-vp frozen, and set to plot.  What do I do now?

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Message 29 of 38

codee
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Advocate
@KDAddison wrote:

Here's a twist on that: I have a drawing from an outside source that has a bunch of linework that I assume is on DEFPOINTS, I don't know because I cannot select any of it.  All layers are on, unfrozen, unlocked, un-vp frozen, and set to plot.  What do I do now?


You post a copy of the DWG so we can examine it.

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Message 30 of 38

cammander
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Contributor

Yep, if you like using defpoints, go for it.  In addition to unfreezing layer "0", also toggle on and off the various VP freeze-thaws to all on, even if they show up as on already.

 

I still think keyboarding it is faster than the newer interfaces introduced in 2010. Of course, I learned keyboarding from the old school DOS versions of AutoCAD R9... you know, when real CAD jockeys ate Auto-lisp for breakfast 🙂

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Message 31 of 38

warrenpratt
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Community Visitor

I just ran across this issue and the solution that worked for me was rename Defpoints to Defpoints-old and (after making another layer the current layer) then turning off, freeze it and making it printable and then turn on and unfreeze it back again and only then was I able to select the old Defpoint items. I went back and recreated a new Defpoint layer and everything was back to working fine

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Message 32 of 38

mohdrizwan230199
Observer
Observer

Just type "layon" & "laythaw" command and press enter while in layout  viewport.
Now, the defpoints layer and viewports can be selected and manipulated.
Thank you

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Message 33 of 38

jrepathQMSMW
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Community Visitor

Thanks for that. I've been working on some AutoCAD drawings that people were assigning to defpoints (I create a non-printable "Viewport" layer as I live by the holy commandment "Thou shall not use defpoints"). Couldn't adjust the viewport at all. found your fix about thawing 0 layer. Worked. Appreciate it.

Message 34 of 38

cwyattATMP9
Community Visitor
Community Visitor

Audit and then try again. Just worked for me!

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Message 35 of 38

abhilashvava
Explorer
Explorer

first, make sure layer "0" is turned off or frozen

then create a new viewport with a different layer

select a new viewport and change the layer to defpoints after that Control+X and Control+V paste nearby

the type RE and enter 

then select you're defpoints viewport you can select

 

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Message 36 of 38

abhilashvava
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Explorer

First, make sure layer "0" is turned off or frozen

then create a new viewport with a different layer

select a new viewport and change the layer to defpoints after that Control+X and Control+V paste nearby

the type RE and enter 

then select you're defpoints viewport you can select

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Message 37 of 38

abhilashvava
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Explorer
first, make sure layer "0" is turned off or frozen

then create a new viewport with a different layer

select a new viewport and change the layer to defpoints after that Control+X and Control+V paste nearby

the type RE and enter 

then select you're defpoints viewport you can select
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Message 38 of 38

jesse
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Community Visitor

THIS.  This is the answer.  

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