Massprop output no longer working in command line, just in output file

jo2ny
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Massprop output no longer working in command line, just in output file

jo2ny
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Using latest AutoCad (2025) I can't get the results of massprop to be displayed in the command line. If I say yest to "Output to file" then I get the results in the file, but hitting No doesn't produce any results in the command line. 

What am I missing ?

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imadHabash
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Hi,

>> If I say yest to "Output to file" then I get the results in the file, but hitting No doesn't produce any results in the command line.

  • Ensure that your command line settings are set to display output. Sometimes the output might be hidden or truncated.
  • Alternatively, if MASSPROP still isnโ€™t giving you results, consider using the _MASSPROP command (with the underscore), which sometimes behaves differently and might provide output directly to the command line.

Imad Habash

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jo2ny
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How do I ensure command line settings are set to display output ?

 

Here's a snip of the comand line :

"Command: _MASSPROP
Select objects: 1 found
Select objects:
Write analysis to a file? [Yes/No] <N>: n

"

Basically the command finds 1 object ( 2d region ), but exits without any results.

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cadffm
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Hi,

share your last  lines of your Log [F2]

AFTER you restartet ACAD

and runned Massprop

 

(Massprop or _Massprop should be the same in english versions, but .Massprop or _.Massprop could be different in theory / but not in this case here)

 

 

Sebastian

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jo2ny
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I repeated after Autocad restart but I get the same result  (nothing)

pasting stuff here with more context ( created 1 rectange, made it region, massprop)

"Command: rec RECTANG
Specify first corner point or [Chamfer/Elevation/Fillet/Thickness/Width]:
Specify other corner point or [Area/Dimensions/Rotation]:
Command: *Cancel*
Command: REG
REGION
Select objects: 1 found
Select objects:
1 loop extracted.
1 Region created.
Command: MASSPROP
Select objects: 1 found
Select objects:
Write analysis to a file? [Yes/No] <N>:
Command: *Cancel*
Command:
MASSPROP
Select objects: Specify opposite corner: 1 found
Select objects:
Write analysis to a file? [Yes/No] <N>: N"

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cadffm
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strange. I will do a www research later

 

EDIT: Nothing, sorry. I am out of ideas, other than reset to default (export settings first), or re-install

Sebastian

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imadHabash
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This is how it's supposed to be :

 

Command: MASSPROP
Select objects: 1 found

Select objects:
---------------- REGIONS ----------------

Area: 6.5175
Perimeter: 10.2782
Bounding box: X: -7.5295 -- -5.2518
Y: 6.3845 -- 9.2460
Centroid: X: -6.3907
Y: 7.8153
Moments of inertia: X: 402.5218
Y: 268.9957
Product of inertia: XY: 325.5131
Radii of gyration: X: 7.8588
Y: 6.4244
Principal moments and X-Y directions about centroid:
I: 4.4470 along [1.0000 0.0000]
J: 2.8176 along [0.0000 1.0000]

Write analysis to a file? [Yes/No] <N>: n

 

Would you please try the follow :

- Ensure that you have the latest CAD update.

- Open a new & empty CAD drawing file and try again.

- Make sure that you're near 0,0,0 .

- Make sure also that you really select a region shape when you asked to select object while Massprop command is active.

 

Imad Habash

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jo2ny
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All of the suggested steps we're taken into account. But still the issue remains unresolved.

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cadffm
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So,if 2025.1.1 is installed, try the next step: RESET TO DEFAULT

(it will ask for export settings first, use this option),

try it again with the new resetted software.

 

Not solved?

uninstall/reinstall = Test

same problem?

install latest update = Test

still?

 

I am out of ideas

Sebastian

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pendean
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@jo2ny wrote:

All of the suggested steps we're taken into account. But still the issue remains unresolved.


Do this https://www.autodesk.com/support/technical/article/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/How-to-reset-AutoC...

 

And/or... Here are the ways to open a support case with Autodesk if you are on subscription to seek out Autodesk Support's help:
https://www.autodesk.com/support/account/manage/use/support#:~:text=com/plans.-,Contact%20support,-S...
or
https://www.autodesk.com/support/technical/article/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/Contacting-a-techn...

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jo2ny
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It turns out that restoring the default settings worked. Not sure why, but it is what it is. Thanks !

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jreidKVSUZ
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Hit your F2 button. Your information might be hidden behind something. 

Mine popped up right away. See below.

Hope this helps!

JRR!

 

jreidKVSUZ_0-1737470262503.png

 

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Agnaldo_Ustulim
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HELOW! TRY TYPING F2 TO OPEN TEXTSCREEN, FIND IT IN ANY CORNER OFF THE WINDOWS DESKTOP, PROBALLY ITยดS RESIZED FOR A MINIMAL SIZE,  LIKE THIS ATTACHED IMAGE. REISIZE-IT TO A LARGER SIZE TO VIEW THE RESULTS ON TEXT-SCREEN

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cadffm
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See post #3

The question is not about a missing textscr

Sebastian

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