Every software comes with its own set of issues and hurdles. It is extremely common and happens to everyone, from amateurs to experienced professionals. During this time, having knowledge of the software is key.

AutoCAD is a popular software with a large user base, including drafting and engineering professionals as well as students starting in the trade. Like any other software, AutoCAD also comes with its own set of issues that can be easily rectified.

Here are some common issues that users face while using the software and we have also provided troubleshooting tips to rectify the situation.

Linetypes don’t appear on the AutoCAD layout

In AutoCAD language, a linetype is the visual characteristic given to an object on AutoCAD. These are of different types, such as unbroken (continuous), dashed, and dotted. Commonly, the linetype does not appear on the layout. And this can happen for various reasons. It can be because you have selected the wrong linetype or the linetype could be too big.

A solution for this is to modify the PSLTSCALE system variable by entering PSLTSCALE at the command line, entering either 1 or 0, and performing a regeneration of the drawing.

Performing Nesting on AutoCAD software

Nesting is a material that reduces wastage and simultaneously increases productivity and promotes the effective utilization of materials. This involves using a software program that is not natively supported by AutoCAD.

The solution for this is to use an AutoDesk application called TruNest which will help you achieve the same results.

Removing lines that can’t be picked

This problem is predominantly because the user attempts to open an older DWG drawing (i.e., one created using older versions of AutoCAD) using AutoCAD 2015 or later. This is because of the incompatibility of the older drawings with the newer versions. Once the screens are opened, the lines that form are in vector form and can’t be edited, selected, or even erased and this can be very annoying.

On the command line in AutoCAD, the solution is to type LINESMOOTHING and set it to  Off (0). You can also enter the GRAPHICSCONFIG command and disable the “Smooth line display” checkbox.

Turning off hardware acceleration completely can also prevent unwanted linework from showing.

Add Hatching to an AutoCAD Block

In AutoCAD, the hatching command fills preloaded patterns with a cross-section or an enclosed space. Hatching shows users how a certain space can have a certain finish or be constructed using a specific material. 

If you want to apply a hatch on all instances of the block, you’ll have to edit the block itself. If you only want to make a hatch to one specific instance, add it how you normally add hatches.

Fix ‘Copy to Clipboard Failed’ in AutoCAD

This issue can arise due to multiple reasons. It can be due to corrupt user profiles, corrupt drawing files, a drawing created by third-party software, or that drawing has proxy objects that are unmanageable by AutoCAD’s copy function.

The most common solution for this is to try and recreate the drawing file. To do that, follow the below steps.

• Create a new file from a standard DWT.
• Use the INSERT command to import the damaged drawing.
• Explore the resulting block.
• Enter LAYOUT and then choose Template.
• Select the original drawing file and click Open.
• Import the necessary layouts.
• Use WBLOCK to extract the drawing to a new file.

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