Select Multiple Layer in manager to change multiple properties, e.g. color, linetype. premature auto-deselect

[RMM-GEODECA]

Hello all,

I moved from Acad 2009 to Acad 2024.  Issue is that when I am in the layer manager and select several layers to change several properties like, color, lineweight, linetype, on/off etc.  Once I change a property of the multiple layers, Acad deselects the layers, thereby requiring me to re-select the layers and make another change.  This can be a time suck annoyance if I am doing this several times.  If I use "Classiclayer" and bring up the old layer manager this annoyance does not occur. Autodesk's AI is not helpful with this.  Not really looking for a work around like making filters or such as this is just a working tool and permanent filters are not needed.  Often the layers are not next to each other.  I'd prefer not to use the classic manager.

Help is appreciated, RMM

[pendean]

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@RMM-GEODECA wrote:

...I am in the layer manager and select several layers to change several properties like, color, lineweight, linetype, on/off etc.  Once I change a property of the multiple layers, Acad deselects the layers...

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Never seen that, wonder if something else may be going on: can you share with us a video of you in action doing this so we can follow along and see your actions and your AutoCAD environment?

[RMM-GEODECA]

The attached video shows three selections with changes ending in premature deselection.  The last selection and change Stayed selected.  I tried to find the commonality with no results.  Seems random, most likely not.  My technician in the next room is experiencing the same thing.

[pendean]

@RMM-GEODECA Can you (and your technician adjacent) run your AutoCAD in a profile WITHOUT the Carlson product you have and see if your issue goes away?

A screenshot of your AutoCAD's ABOUT command pop-up may be worth sharing here too.

You never mentioned "carlson", and no one here in my office runs that either: none of us have your issue in LAYER command in AutoCAD 2023-24-25.

[RMM-GEODECA]

I have a version of ACAD 2025, the problem does not exist, must be Carlson.  I will contact their support.  I think I will call this resolved for the moment.  If anything comes up I'll tag a post 

Thank you!

[pendean]

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@RMM-GEODECA wrote:

I have a version of ACAD 2025, the problem does not exist...

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Thanks for the feedback.