PICKFIRST variable changing from 1 to 0 'on its own'
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I browsed thrugh the forums and I already know that the PICKFIRST does not change itself randomly, but it's caused by one of my actions. So I tried to look for that action that causes PICKFIRST to switch in the command line log. I scrolled up and this is what i found:
Command: w MATCHPROP
Select source object:
Current active settings: Color Layer Ltype Ltscale Lineweight Transparency Thickness PlotStyle Dim Text Hatch Polyline Viewport Table Material Multileader Center object
Select destination object(s) or [Settings]:
Select destination object(s) or [Settings]:
Command: _u _CVPORT
**** System Variable Changed ****
2 of the monitored system variables have changed from the preferred value. Use SYSVARMONITOR command to view changes.
SYSVARMONITOR says that PICKFIRST AND SELECTIONPREVIEW were changed to 0.
I usually work with three viewports in my model tab. But i've never used the CVPORT command. If I understand it correctly, with CVPORT I can switch between my viewports by typing 2, 3 or 4. But i always do it normally, by clicking inside the viewport.
The 'system variable changed' occurs only when I do the MATCHPROP between two viewports (which I do very often), but then undo the process. Tried it with different commands like COPY or MOVE and nothing like that happens.
Now, I found the action that I do that triggers the PICKFIRST switch - I just don't understand WHY it happens!
What is autocad's reasoning for this switch????
Why is it connecting PICKFIRST with MATCHPROP of all things????
And more importantly: HOW TO STOP IT????????
please help
I hope I sound desperate enough