XCLIP References

XCLIP References

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XCLIP References

Anonymous
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I cannot see my XREF once I create a clipping boundary upon it. Invert clip command does not solve the situation. I have looked all over google, but I cannot come across any answer. Has anyone else come across this situation, if so have you found a solution and what is it ?

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imadHabash
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Hi,

>> I cannot see my XREF once I create a clipping boundary upon it

Things to check :

  • if any updates needed for your AutoCAD . >> Click <<
  • if disabling hardware acceleration help ( GRAPHICSCONFIG command ).
  • if you make a new trial CAD drawing and for a simple shape , any changes ?


 

Imad Habash

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Alfred.NESWADBA
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Hi,

 

what happens when you open the XRef manager, right-click this reference and use "Reload"?

 

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Anonymous
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This doesn't make any difference, the xref itself reloads but still doesn't show via the clipping boundary. Thanks

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Alfred.NESWADBA
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Hi,

 

does removing the clip boundary make the XRef visible?

 

Which version of AutoCAD do you have? (command _ABOUT and screenshot might help)

 

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Anonymous
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Ahh, yes. It work in a new and fresh file. What does this mean for my existing files though ? It looks like the file itself is corrupted so much to not allow me to use the xclip command properly....

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Anonymous
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Yes

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imadHabash
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Good ... try to attache please the same xref to a new CAD file and xclip it , any changes ? 

 

 

Imad Habash

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Anonymous
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That works...

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imadHabash
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Great... that means there is something in a certain CAD drawing . if you can attache your drawing ( with the problem ) and the xref to see and check , it will be a great chance ? 

 

 

 

Imad Habash

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Anonymous
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Thanks for your help. Much appreciated.