Keyboard commands stopped working.

[Anonymous]

Hello,

In working on a DWG today, my keyboard shortcuts stopped working.

Usually I would select an object or objects and hit a command (ie. M for Move), I'm prompted to "select base point" and then move the object to location. 

Now however, I will select an object, hit a command (M), and then I am prompted to "select object" again. I select the object again, hit enter and then I'm finally prompted to "select base point". 

I'm wondering if maybe I inadvertently typed in a command which has turned off the functionality or keyboard shortcuts? I also notice that when I selected text to edit I am unable to double click or even right click to edit the text. 

I am running AutoCAD 2016 for MAC - on a student trial. 

Forgive me for my lack of understanding in this issue. 

Thanks. 

Sumiko

[Kent1Cooper · Accepted solution]

I don't know about the MAC version, but assuming this is not different, it sounds like the setting of your PICKFIRST System Variable has been changed.  Read about it in Help.

[tboehler]

Is pickfirst set to "1".

[Anonymous]

It says: Enter New Value For PICKFIRST <0>

Should it be set to 1?

[Kent1Cooper]

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@Anonymous wrote:

It says: Enter New Value For PICKFIRST <0>

Should it be set to 1?

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Yes.  [Help would tell you that.]

[Anonymous]

I looked in help and didn't understand. Thats why I asked here. Thanks!

[pendean]

At the commandline, type PICKFIRST, then hit <enter>. then type 1 (that'[s a one), hit <enter>

Are you able to ask your teacher some of these basic questions?

[tboehler]

You can also find the "PICKFIRST" system variable in OPTIONS dialog box.

Under the SELECTION tab. Noun/Verb selection check box. Checked is 1 (one) = on.  Unchecked is 0 (zero) = off.

cheers!

[Anonymous]

BUT IF YOUR KEYBOARD WONT TYPE THE LETTERS IN AUTOCAD HOW DO YOU CHANGE THE SETTING PICKFIRST TO 1?

[Patchy]

Right click, Options, it's in there.