2017 - Text Glitch

[jcortelyou]

So when you type text in the new text box, the curser moves one way and the text moves another!!!!  What's up with that?!!  It also greys out the text when you edit it.  So much for new improvements....  Any fixes, please let me know.

-j

[jking]

I think what Trey is saying, in much more eloquent terms, is slow down a little and actually let your views load.  That extra half-second isn't going to break the bank.

It would explain why I've not run across this particular issue yet; it actually makes sense.  If you're providing additional input while a file loads, you can unintentionally alter setting values as they're read in.  I've seen it happen in other programs before too.

[jeppsMX3UQ]

It's rather funny that you say that because this same issue happens with a 67 y/o architect who certainly isn't a speed demon. This is a bug to be addressed by the developers, plain and simple, but as a temporary stop-gap closing and reopening the view seems to be an effective quick fix.

[spot987]

Are we any closer at all to getting this fixed? I now have 10 projects on the go in 2017 with no way back and this issue is starting to cost me a lot of time which equals  a lot of money.  We need this fixed NOW,this is a faulty product, in any other situation faulty products are replaced or purchase price refunded ! 

[damo3]

Faulty product? Is this your first time using Autodesk software? The problem has been reported, they are working on it... just like any other software with a problem. 

........10 projects? It has been barely a month since release, the help menu, forums and blogs are all full of "be aware of text update issues". If your going to throw all your eggs in one basket.... 

[spot987]

Been using Revit since Version 5.1, around 2003 I think from memory, yourself ?
Thats a lot of subscription $$$ from my own pocket, yourself ?
Been a beta tester for many years as well, yourself ?
Sorry not 10 project it's 12, my mistake.I work for myself in the domestic housing market,
12 projects started in a month, not uncommon,what your not busy ?
After a failed upgrade experience with Windows 10 and Revit, and after Several Support cases with ADSK who's response was
"Windows 10 is NOT a supported operating system for ANY ADSK products" (users take note ) so can't help with Revit / W10 issues,
I deceided to clean install back to Windows 7 and wipe at least 4 previous versions of Revit and everything else from my machine.
So with a clean machine I deceided not to install 2016 and go straight to 2017 and save polluting my clean install,
yes it was a gamble BUT it was my choice.
Is it wrong of me to request some support with this issue ?
What if you had just bought my first seat and got Revit 2017 and after paying the
"000's of $$$ (out of your OWN pocket)  that it costs at startup  and find that I had received a faulty product ?

BTW
More than aware of text and upgrade warnings, all these projects were satrted in 2017, this is not an upgrade issue.

[treyk]

Hi everyone--

I believe we have this "reverse text selection" issue fixed in Revit 2017 Service Pack 1 (SP1), which should be coming out very soon (and fixes a number of issues). Be sure to download it!

Trey

[damo3]

Spot, that was my point. 5.1, beta tester, own business... you should know better. sound like a guy who likes to live on the edge! 

Treyk swoops in with the beers! Good news. Where were you 24 hrs ago!? 

P.s. 6.1, but I was close! 

[spot987]

No I don't "live on the edge" but then again not scared of having a go either, someone has to go through some pain for others to benefit, like i said I was a victim of circumstance with the Windows 10 / Revit debacle and this is the first time I have left myself vulnerable and the first time ever I have used ADSK support and it has been less than a pleasant experience with no issues resolved.

Anyway, good news they have it sorted, now just any indication of when SP1 will be released would be comforting, nothing precise just some indication, 2 weeks, 1 month, anything will do. As you will understand, over the years we have all held off waiting for that first SP ,update, point release.etc.. to be released so we can move on but never knowing when that will be can be very frustrating.

[treyk]

Spot--

Fingers crossed that you get some good news today...

Trey

[info]

Hello, 

This out of the subject but is their any way to change the Revit 2017 Text height back to the 2016 height????

[Homsey-CCH]

The text bug is not "very occasional" in a model upgraded from 2016 to 2017.  It happens as often as it doesn't.  Regardless of a stair being in the view, or editing in views instead of sheets.  Opening and closing a view doesn't affect the chance of it, or fix it.

Certain actions can start and stop the bug in my model.  If the editor is working and I do one of these, it will likely break, and if it's broken, this will often fix it temporarilly.

1. Resize the border of the note.
2. De-select the note.  Zoom in or out a bit.  Re-select.
3. Edit a different note and go back to the first note.

It is maddeningly hard to predict or avoid.

[dgodave]

This DOES happen with new text.

[yavork]

So I kept my fingers crossed 4 days now - did we get the update? I dont see it anywhere...??

[dgodave]

This is pretty close to a disaster for me.  MOST of my new text I have to enter exactly correct the first time.  Edits are impossible to figure out.

MOST of my existing text need to be re-entered in full and perfectly if any edits are requireds.

[jchen]

Hi Trey,

I have the same issue, the cursor works in mirroring, it makes me won't be able to do any editing.

Any feedback from Autodesk?

Thanks,

Jospeh

[treyk · Accepted solution]

We've verified that this insanely irritating issue has been fixed by the Revit 2017 SP1 Service Pack.  My understanding is that it should be available soon. It fixes a number of issues, so grab it as soon as it comes out!

Thanks,

Trey

[spot987]

Soon !!!!
How long is a "Soon" ???
Would like to try "Soon" when request for Subscription fees are due.
Can't we just have a Hotfix instead of bundling it into a SP so we can all get on with using 2017 ?

[jcortelyou]

Good News Guys!!  I received a Service Pack 1 Update This Morning!!  It seems to have fixed the Text Glitch Issue.  Lets put this to bed!  If you are not getting an alert for it, make sure you have the new Autodesk App installed - It lives in your system tray.  Good Luck!

[treyk · Accepted solution]

The Revit 2017 Service Pack 1 update can also be found here:  http://www.cadforum.cz/cadforum_en/download.asp?fileID=2673

[jeppsMX3UQ]

Thanks Trey, I have to ask does this update include the update for BDSP? I've been on the autodesk site and there is nothing related to an update for the Building Design Suite Premium, how do I get this rolling for the suite version of Revit?

Scratch that, I just gave it a try and this patch updates the BDSP version of Revit 2017 just fine!