Hatch Dialog Box Layer Order

[Anonymous]

When I access the Hatch dialog box and I go to choose a layer for the hatch I get a random order of all the layers in my drawing.  Is it possible to set  something so that the layers appear in alphabetical order?

[john.vellek]

Hi @Anonymous,

Does the MAXSORT variable help to correct this issue?

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[Anonymous]

I tried changing this number to the maximum with no change from before. This is not as critical problem obviously, it is one that piques my curiosity as I am always trying to get deeper into how the settings in AutoCAD can be modified for the users preference.

I used the HPLAYER command to set the default Hatch layer as “Hatch”, the layer I typically use. By adding a line in the ACADDOC.lsp this is now the same for any drawing I open.

One other thing I would like to be able to set would be the color. I would prefer it default to BYLAYER instead of being set at “Use Current”.

Thanks for your time and help.

[john.vellek]

Hi @Anonymous,

Interesting about the layer sorting.  I don't usually use this workflow as it seems like more steps than placing the hatch and then using MATCHPROP to get it on the right layer.  Can you share a sample drawing so I can play with it? I tried this on one of my more complex files and the layers of course sorted normally.

For the color of the hatch, you can set the HPCOLOR variable.

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[Alfred.NESWADBA]

Hi,

can you please upload this drawing as well as a screenshot where we can see how the layer names are shown and sorted on your system?

Also please let us know your version of AutoCAD and update (command _ABOUT ==> screenshot ==> would be great).

- alfred -

[Anonymous]

I am using AutoCAD 2017 with Advance Steel 2017.  Here are the specifics:

AutoCAD Product Version N.402.0.0 2017.1.2 Update

Advance Steel 2017 Build Number: 1024, Build Date: May 24 2016

Thanks for your time and help!

[john.vellek]

HI @Anonymous,

This is working properly on my AutoCAD 2019 as well as my AutoCAD 2017.

I will install Advance Steel to see if that is what is causing this problem. Thanks for your patience.

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[Anonymous]

Thanks. I am using Advance Steel over the AutoCAD, so that might be the difference. Again, this is a curiosity thing. I have used AutoCAD a very long time. Circa 1988. I am always amazed at the new things I find in it.
Going on 3 years with Advance Steel. Still lots to learn there.

Thanks for your time and help.

[john.vellek]

HI @Anonymous,

I tested with the same version of Advance steel as well as the .1 update.  Both show the layer list sorting normally.

What happens if you log on as a new user? Does the behavior persist?

If you apply the latest update to Advance Steel does it change the sorting?

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[Anonymous]

I am working on my companies computer which means I can only log in as myself. When we upgrade our programs it will be interesting to see what changes.

It wasn’t a critical issue with my work. Again, I just like to get to know as many capabilities and settings where I can personalize my workspace.

I thank you for your time and effort in helping me.

[Anonymous]

Same problem.

Even in a new drawing with only 4 layers, the layer sorting is incorrect.

O.49.0.0 AutoCAD 2018

[Alfred.NESWADBA · Accepted solution]

Hi,

>> O.49.0.0 AutoCAD 2018

That means you don't have any update for your AutoCAD 2018 installed,

This is what command _ABOUT should show you:

- alfred -

[Anonymous]

Thanks for that.  We are still running AutoCAD 2017.  We will update sometime this year.  Maybe that will fix it.