masked text doesnt work on some stuff

[yairMSKTU]

sometimes masked text work properly,   sometimes masked text work partialy (some in the backgrounds hidden and some not)  and sometimes masked text doesnt hide anything at all.

what do i do ?

*btw,  is it possible to do "move above object" stuff over wipeout/marked text ?

[Valentin_CAD]

@yairMSKTU ,

Please provide the AutoCAD version and a graphic sample.

Also consider using the MTEXT mask option (use Convert Text to Mtext),  instead of DTEXT masking (TEXTMASK). 

After using the Express tool to convert to Mtext, apply a background mask from the properties.

See this video: https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad-lt/learn-explore/caas/video/youtube/lesson/145798-cou...

Remember to use the DRAWORDER command if necessary.

[Alfred.NESWADBA]

Hi,

>> sometimes masked text doesnt hide anything

I have seen 2 reasons with this

• missing AutoCAD updates
• using visual styles other than "2D Wireframe"

Maybe (hopefully) this helps

- alfred -

[yairMSKTU]

i cant convert anything.   adding stuff,  no problem.   changing(like conversion) or removing existing stuff, that i cannot do.

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i THINK objects that arent being masked are of type '2D Polyline'.     other types are being hidden no problem.

still looking further to make sure thats true in all cases.

[pendean]

@yairMSKTU Share your actual DWG file here please, point to the problem in the file.

[yairMSKTU]

i cant share dwg.

[pendean]

Why not: we don't need it all, we don't need your client or company names or project name, just a portion that shows the problem. Do you know how to do that with WBLOCK command?

[yairMSKTU]

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@pendean wrote:
Why not: we don't need it all, we don't need your client or company names or project name, just a portion that shows the problem. Do you know how to do that with WBLOCK command?

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someone shared a part of a dwg and got fired.

im not going to do the same.

anyway,   wipeout wont hide 2D Polyline.

also Attribute Definition cant be masked, and hatch (for 'masked' effect) will always cover it.   im trying to put it the attribute definition above it/front but wont change anything in the layout.  in the layout it says in the back.

[Valentin_CAD]

@yairMSKTU ,

Is this a situation of a Non-Disclosure and Confidentiality Agreement (attach sample) or a company policy?

Otherwise, ask your manager the purpose of the Autodesk forum and how a portion of a drawing could provide better assistance to members of the company. 

Communication is key in any workplace >>Google<<.

[pendean]

Can you at least post screenshots? We can't really help you other than noting you seem to have a DRAWORDER issue but nothing else.

And now you bring in the topic of LAYOUTs: huh?

[yairMSKTU]

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@Valentin_CAD wrote:

@yairMSKTU ,

Is this a situation of a Non-Disclosure and Confidentiality Agreement

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yes.

but i think we are getting off track here.

[Valentin_CAD]

@yairMSKTU ,

We understand your situation, but you can always provide a TEST.dwg with the issue in question.

Also consider installing the latest update for AutoCAD (see Install Updates, Add-ons, and Enhancements).  >>link<<

[yairMSKTU]

ok,   i did REA  (the one thing i forgot to do)  and it fixed eveything EXCEPT Attribute Definition problem.

[pendean]

REDRAW was the fix? Then it is still a DRAWORDER issue: fix it inside the block in your favorite block editor.

[jggerth]

Are the attribute definitions set up a Multiline?  that's necessary for background masking to work.

[yairMSKTU]

if you mean the 'multiple line',  it is set to 'no'.

[bsoiuyawety]

Has each person figured this out? I double checked the system classification, type, and name and all are accurate page, after I export my view to nwc all the fittings randomly select a shade!

[yairMSKTU]

i just did REA and it fixed it for me.

[Zlatislav.atanasov]

I had a similar issue and the solution was to stop hardware acceleration. Then I updated the video drivers and all masks started working again. Quite strange indeed...