to use ODBC to export data from Revit to Access 2007 in a 64 Bit environment
You are trying to use ODBC to export data from Revit to Access 2007 in a 64 Bit environment
You will need to download an access database engine. These drivers are available as AccessDatabaseEngine_X64.exe on the following page
Microsoft Access Database Engine 2010 Redistributable
After down loading you will need to uninstall ALL office products!
Once they are uninstalled you need to run the AccessDatabaseEngine_X64.exe. This will install the 64 bit ODBC driver.
Now you’ll need to reinstall all our Office products.
Now you are good to go and able to export out to an Access Database.
Deployment Civil 3D 2011 on client everything is greyed out
Issue:
when installing the deployment on the client, when the “Select the Product to Install” page pops up. the following are all greyed out,
1) The language drop down listbox,
2) All of the product names and checkboxes (none of them are checked)
3) Back and Next buttons
deployment:
32 bit Civil 3D 2011, silent mode turned off
system:
32 bit XP SP3 2GB RAM
Resolution Situation 1:
uninstalling Autodesk Design Review, and relaunch the deployment.
Resolution Situation 2:
In my case, Design Review was not installed, however Express Viewer and DWF Viewer was. I uninstalled those and setup resumed
Revit 2011 products hang at or before splash screen
I have updated the following tech source document for 2010 products to inlcude 2011, based on successful customer experience.
TS15145616
Applies to:
Autodesk® Revit® Architecture 2011
Autodesk® Revit® MEP 2011
Autodesk® Revit® Structure 2011
Issue
When you launch a Revit® 2011 product it hangs at or before the splash screen.
Solution
This can occur because of a conflict with a Communication Center file. Delete the following file, if present on the workstation at the following location:
Windows XP
• Autodesk Revit Architecture 2011
c:\Documents and Settings\%USERNAME%\Local Settings\Application Data\Autodesk\Revit\Autodesk Revit Architecture 2011\ENU\Components\WebServices\WSCommCntrData.xml
• Autodesk Revit Structure 2011
c:\Documents and Settings\%USERNAME%\Local Settings\Application Data\Autodesk\Revit\Autodesk Revit Structure 2011\ENU\Components\WebServices\WSCommCntrData.xml
• Autodesk Revit MEP 2011
c:\Documents and Settings\%USERNAME%\Local Settings\Application Data\Autodesk\Revit\Autodesk Revit MEP 2011\ENU\Components\WebServices\WSCommCntrData.xml
Windows Vista \ Windows 7
• Autodesk Revit Architecture 2011
C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Local\Autodesk\Revit\Autodesk Revit Architecture 2011\ENU\Components\WebServices\WSCommCntrData.xml
• Autodesk Revit Structure 2011
C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Local\Autodesk\Revit\Autodesk Revit Structure 2011\ENU\Components\WebServices\WSCommCntrData.xml
• Autodesk Revit MEP 2011
C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Local\Autodesk\Revit\Autodesk Revit MEP 2011\ENU\Components\WebServices\WSCommCntrData.xml
Secondary Installer AutoCAD Map 3D 2011
Issue
To reset the default AutoCAD Map 3D 2011 user settings, you want to re initiate the secondary installer.
Solution
To reset the AutoCAD Map 3D 2011 default user settings, you must first delete your application files and registry entries for the program. Follow these steps:
Note: Make sure that you back up any customized AutoCAD Map 3D 2011 files before starting this procedure. CLICK HERE FOR STEPS
1. Log on to the workstation as the user.
2. On the Start menu (Windows), click Run.
3. In the Run dialog box, enter regedit.
4. In the Registry Editor, locate the following subkey and delete it:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Autodesk\AutoCAD\R18.1\ACAD-9002:409
5. Exit the Registry Editor.
6. In Windows Explorer, locate and delete the following application folders:
in XP:
C:\Documents and Settings\\Application Data\Autodesk\AutoCAD Map 3D 2011 (copy this directory as a backup)
C:\Documents and Settings\\Local Settings\Application Data\Autodesk\ AutoCAD Map 3D 2011
in VISTA / Windows 7
C:\Users\AppData\Roaming\Autodesk\ AutoCAD Map 3D 2011 (copy this directory as a backup first)
C:\Users\AppData\Local\Autodesk\ AutoCAD Map 3D 2011
The user should now be able to launch AutoCAD Map 3D 2011. When the product is opened, the files and folders that were deleted will be recreated by the secondary installer.
Warning! Problems caused by improperly editing the Windows registry could render your computer operating system unusable. Microsoft provides a wealth of critical information that you need to know about the registry in the Microsoft Knowledge Base at http://support.microsoft.com/support.
Use the Microsoft® Registry Editor only at your own risk and only after backing up the registry as well as the system.dat and user.dat files as outlined for your operating system in the Microsoft Knowledge Base and in the related solution, TS66513. Additional information about the registry is also contained in the Help topics in the Microsoft Registry Editor.
Secondary Installer AutoCAD Map 3D 2010
Issue
To reset the default AutoCAD Map 3D 2010 user settings, you want to re initiate the secondary installer.
Solution
To reset the AutoCAD Map 3D 2010 default user settings, you must first delete your application files and registry entries for the program. Follow these steps:
Note: Make sure that you back up any customized AutoCAD Map 3D 2010 files before starting this procedure. CLICK HERE FOR STEPS
1. Log on to the workstation as the user.
2. On the Start menu (Windows), click Run.
3. In the Run dialog box, enter regedit.
4. In the Registry Editor, locate the following subkey and delete it:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Autodesk\AutoCAD\R18.0\ACAD-8002:409
5. Exit the Registry Editor.
6. In Windows Explorer, locate and delete the following application folders:
in XP:
C:\Documents and Settings\\Application Data\Autodesk\AutoCAD Map 3D 2010 (copy this directory as a backup)
C:\Documents and Settings\\Local Settings\Application Data\Autodesk\ AutoCAD Map 3D 2010
in VISTA / Windows 7
C:\Users\AppData\Roaming\Autodesk\ AutoCAD Map 3D 2010 (copy this directory as a backup first)
C:\Users\AppData\Local\Autodesk\ AutoCAD Map 3D 2010
The user should now be able to launch AutoCAD Map 3D 2010. When the product is opened, the files and folders that were deleted will be recreated by the secondary installer.
Warning! Problems caused by improperly editing the Windows registry could render your computer operating system unusable. Microsoft provides a wealth of critical information that you need to know about the registry in the Microsoft Knowledge Base at http://support.microsoft.com/support.
Use the Microsoft® Registry Editor only at your own risk and only after backing up the registry as well as the system.dat and user.dat files as outlined for your operating system in the Microsoft Knowledge Base and in the related solution, TS66513. Additional information about the registry is also contained in the Help topics in the Microsoft Registry Editor.
Secondary Installer AutoCAD Architecture 2011
Issue
To reset the default AutoCAD Architecture 2011 user settings, you want to re initiate the secondary installer.
Solution
To reset the AutoCAD Architecture 2011 default user settings, you must first delete your application files and registry entries for the program. Follow these steps:
Note: Make sure that you back up any customized AutoCAD Architecture 2011 files before starting this procedure. CLICK HERE FOR STEPS
1. Log on to the workstation as the user.
2. On the Start menu (Windows), click Run.
3. In the Run dialog box, enter regedit.
4. In the Registry Editor, locate the following subkey and delete it:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Autodesk\AutoCAD\R18.1\ACAD-9004:409
5. Exit the Registry Editor.
6. In Windows Explorer, locate and delete the following application folders:
XP———————————————
C:\Documents and Settings\\Application Data\Autodesk\ ACA 2011 (copy this directory as a backup first)
C:\Documents and Settings\\Local Settings\Application Data\Autodesk\ ACA 2011
VISTA / Win 7—————————————-
C:\Users\AppData\Roaming\Autodesk\ ACA 2011 (copy this directory as a backup first)
C:\Users\AppData\Local\Autodesk\ ACA 2011
The user should now be able to launch AutoCAD Architecture 2011. When the product is opened, the files and folders that were deleted will be recreated by the secondary installer.
Warning! Problems caused by improperly editing the Windows registry could render your computer operating system unusable. Microsoft provides a wealth of critical information that you need to know about the registry in the Microsoft Knowledge Base at http://support.microsoft.com/support.
Use the Microsoft® Registry Editor only at your own risk and only after backing up the registry as well as the system.dat and user.dat files as outlined for your operating system in the Microsoft Knowledge Base and in the related solution, TS66513. Additional information about the registry is also contained in the Help topics in the Microsoft Registry Editor.
Secondary Installer AutoCAD Architecture 2010
Issue
To reset the default AutoCAD Architecture 2010 user settings, you want to re initiate the secondary installer.
Solution
To reset the AutoCAD Architecture 2010 default user settings, you must first delete your application files and registry entries for the program. Follow these steps:
Note: Make sure that you back up any customized AutoCAD Architecture 2010 files before starting this procedure. We suggest exporting out your profiles, “options” Profiles tab, export. CLICK HERE FOR STEPS
1. Log on to the workstation as the user.
2. On the Start menu (Windows), click Run.
3. In the Run dialog box, enter regedit.
4. We recommend backing up your registry (file pulldown, export) first.
4. In the Registry Editor, locate the following subkey and delete it:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Autodesk\AutoCAD\R18.0\ACAD-8004:409
5. Exit the Registry Editor.
6. In Windows Explorer, locate and delete the following application folders:
XP———————————————
C:\Documents and Settings\\Application Data\Autodesk\ ACA 2010 (copy this directory as a backup first)
C:\Documents and Settings\\Local Settings\Application Data\Autodesk\ ACA 2010
VISTA—————————————-
C:\Users\AppData\Roaming\Autodesk\ ACA 2010 (copy this directory as a backup first)
C:\Users\AppData\Local\Autodesk\ ACA 2010
The user should now be able to launch AutoCAD Architecture 2010. When the product is opened, the files and folders that were deleted will be recreated by the secondary installer.
Warning! Problems caused by improperly editing the Windows registry could render your computer operating system unusable. Microsoft provides a wealth of critical information that you need to know about the registry in the Microsoft Knowledge Base at http://support.microsoft.com/support.
Use the Microsoft® Registry Editor only at your own risk and only after backing up the registry as well as the system.dat and user.dat files as outlined for your operating system in the Microsoft Knowledge Base and in the related solution, TS66513. Additional information about the registry is also contained in the Help topics in the Microsoft Registry Editor.
AutoCAD 2011 – from an Autodesk Discussion Board
Source Material from an Autodesk Discussion Board: a pdf.
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IDEAS FOR SPEEDING UP AUTOCAD
Last updated 11/05/09
First things first, if you start having trouble, close AutoCAD, reboot
your computer, restart AutoCAD and then see if that made a difference.
DRAWINGS:
Is the slow down in all files or just one? Start a new drawing by typing .new and see if the resulting
file is ok or not. If ok then the existing file is the problem. Run Recover on that file to see if that
helps, see other tips further down.
Once a slow drawing is up check to see what fonts are being used or called. If you don’t have one
on your system substitute in STYLE for an AutoCAD shx font. Do this for other font names you
don’t recognize to see if the helps speed up the drawing. Change all TTF fonts to SHX to see what
difference it might make.
Does the drawing contain XREF files? Close the current drawing, open
each XREF file and audit and purge each one. Then go back to your
drawing. In 2010 you can use the RECOVERALL command to also include
XREFs.
Check in layer manager to make sure you don’t have 100’s of layer
filters, if so delete them.
Check the scale list to make sure you don’t have 100’s of scale lists.
2009 does this for you automatically, 2008 use scalelistedit, reset.
Groups can cause problems, see link at bottom of page.
Don’t use true type fonts (TTF) and see if that helps, lots of those
will slow things down. If using TTF, turn hardware acceleration off.
Set Shademode to 2D, do this in each layout, each viewport, and in Model Space.
Use ‐purge, Regapps, purge all. In 2010 also use –purge, z, and –purge, e.
Large file size
http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/ps/item?siteID=123112&id=2886521&linkID=9240617
Ideas for removing blank text, points in a drawing, anonymous groups
HARDDRIVE CLUTTER:
Clean out the temp folder (%temp%)on your computer, this can have a big impact if it is filled with
hundreds or thousands of files. Remove all the temp internet files and cookies on your computer.
I recently helped clean up a computer and it had 5,000 cookies on it.
Finally run the diskfrag program, even the one that comes with Windows works well enough.
CPU or RAM OVERLOAD:
What other programs are running? I have Inventor and Mech 2009. If I run Inventor and then
AutoCAD, AutoCAD will be very slow and “jerky”. Rebooting and only running one or the other
makes a big difference. So after a reboot only open AutoCAD and see if it runs better. Add other
programs one at a time and watch for a difference.
AUTOCAD SOFTWARE ‐ VARIOUS SETTINGS:
Do you have another version of AutoCAD installed? If so you must go through the File path
statement in that version as well. And are you using the same profile? Start AutoCAD without a
profile (copy the shortcut on the desktop, in properties remove the “ /p (profile name)” switch and
then use that shortcut to start AutoCAD.
If you don’t need draworder then set draworderctl to 0.
Turn DYNamic input off as a test, see DYN toggle at bottom center of screen.
Set SAVEFIDELITY to 0 unless you are saving down to lower version numbers.
3D – use BREP command to remove the history from selected solids. Read help to understand the
impact to doing this.
Properties causes slower operating speed and some have recommended setting qpmode to 0 (off).
Run with Properties turned off as well as QProperties off as a test.
Go to File>Open>History, are there hundreds or thousands of files listed? Delete most of those
short cuts keeping only the last 20 or so.
Make sure all the printers listed in the plot dialog actually exist.
This goes for printers as well as printer.pc3 files.
Create a file of 0 bytes in size, called acad.dll and place it in the
same location as acad.exe if one doesn’t already exist.
Options> Open and Save > Turn off display digital signature information.
Go through the file paths in Options>Files and make sure every single path listed actually exists, be
meticulous. Unplug the network cable and see if the problem goes away. If so, you may need to
get a copy of FILEMON from the net and use that to find out what AutoCAD is trying to do. See
below for a link with a great explanation on how to use FILEMON.EXE.
Change the cursorsize from 100 to 10 or 7.
http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/ps/item?siteID=123112&id=2884947&linkID=9240617
The support file search path is stored in the Windows registry as a text string, with each path
separated by a semicolon (;). This registry entry for support paths is also shared by the Windows
operating system. The problem occurs if the combined support path is very long (over 800
characters).
To avoid this problem, restrict the support file search path to paths that are required by the
software. To check the length of the support file search path for the Autodesk software, enter the
following AutoLISP® expression on the command line:
(strlen (getenv “ACAD”))
To resolve the problem, shorten either path, and then close and reopen the program.
The above will also be related to commands not being recognized.
Dock the command line in the lower or upper portion of the autocad screen, do not have it
floating. If the command line is not showing it can still have an impact if it was floating prior to
being made invisible. Hit Ctrl+9 to bring it back, if it is floating then dock it at the bottom of the
AutoCAD screen, then hit Ctrl+9 again.
“In AutoCAD 2009, 2010, enable the AutoCAD Classic workspace.
Dock any desktop element and make sure that none of the palettes are floating.
Turn off any unused palettes.
Update the graphics driver.”
Turn transparency off on tool palettes. Hover over a palette and right click, pick transparency,…
Use Cleanscreen (CTRL+0 toggles it off and on) to remove all palettes,
etc. and see if it makes a difference.
Close the new layer manager in 2009 and higher. Use LAYERDLGMODE set to 0.
TREEDEPTH at ‐2520 and SORTENTS at 20, or turn SORTENTS to 0 if a
large file and using draworder.
Manual Tune video driver ‐ Options, System, Performance Settings, Manual Tune, Driver Name
pulldown. Which one is showing? For vista Direct3D might be better. For XP pick the driver for
your card, mine is from nVidia so I have nvd3d9.hdi picked. Pick the Enable hardware acceleration
to see if that helps. Further down move the sliders over to the left.
Video Driver updates ‐ check for newer drivers for your card.
Viewres still affects the speed of the computer, contrary to what you may have been told.
Autodesk has confirmed this to me personally, especially so with MEP. Set it to 500 instead of the
maximum setting. Set cursor size to 10 or less.
Set ltscale to the proper value, a large drawing with linetypes will slow down when in MS with
ltscale set to 1 or a small value.
Too many fonts ‐ remove fonts that you don’t actually use, this will
speed up AutoCAD and the OS.
OS SETTINGS:
Does your computer have Blue tooth? A user reported a blue tooth phone placed near the
computer slowed the computer to a crawl, they moved the phone away and it sped back up.
Set the virtual memory paging file to a larger size with a min and max rather than letting windose
handle it for you. XP ‐ Control Panel, System Properties, Advanced, Performance Settings,
Advanced, Virtual Memory Change, Custom Size, Initial size = 3X ram (3GB ram = 9GB paging file
size), maximum size = 4X ram. Go larger if you have the hard drive space.
In the same area as immediately listed above, instead of Advanced tab pick Visual Effects tab, pick
adjust for best performance, then if you must go to custom and pick the few settings you can’t do
without.
Lower hardware acceleration setting, in Control panel, Display, settings, advanced, troubleshoot,
move the hardware acceleration slider to the left one click and try it out, keep moving it right and
watching for a change in performance and also fewer crashes. Find a setting you can live with.
ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE:
Antivirus software ‐ disable and see if there is a difference in performance.
If the antivirus software allows you to, set AutoCAD to be ignored.
NETWORK:
What network software is being used?, there have been problems reported with some Novell
server systems, as well as others. If posting in the new groups be sure to mention the server
software.
Check the network card speed, is it 10/100 or a 1000? If your network is 1GB then a 1GB card will
speed things up.
OTHER IDEAS:
Go to autodesk.com web site, pick Services and Support, use the Knowledge Base and search on
“slow”, “delay”, etc.
filemon.exe how to use it to find where autocad is freezing http://cadpanacea.com/node/71
Disable digital signatures
1‐On your desktop, right‐click on any Autodesk Icon (i.e.: AutoCAD) and pick “Enable/Disable Digital
Signature Icon”.
2‐In the “Signature Validation Options” dialogue box, uncheck “Display digital signatures and
display special icons”.
3‐Restart your computer.
Full details at this link.
http://themadcadder.blogs.com/my_weblog/2005/01/diable_the_digi.html
Get rid of blank text
http://lynn.blogs.com/lynn_allens_blog/2007/09/an‐almost‐autum.html
In 2010 use –purge, e
Clean empty groups and unnamed groups out of drawing.
http://forums.augi.com/showthread.php?t=50895
Various tips from an AutoCAD expert.
http://blog.jtbworld.com/2008/09/autocad‐2009‐slow‐performance‐tips.html
Disable the communication center. From Tony Tanzillo
In AutoCAD 2010, you can disable the InfoCenter toolbar by opening the
registry, and going to the following key:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Autodesk\AutoCAD\R18.0\ACAD-8001:409\InfoCenter
In that key there’s a value with the name “InfoCenterOn”.
Changing that value from 1 to 0 will disable the InfoCenter toolbar.
Use regedit to open this key:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Autodesk\AutoCAD\R18.0\ACAD‐8001:409\Recent FileList
Make note of how many files in the list are at remote locations that are offline.
If you find a lot of them, that’s probably the issue.
from Tony Tanzillo, Autodesk.com NG’s
Unhandled e0434f4dh exception at 76beb727h
system:
win 7, 64 bit
software:
Civil 3D 2010
no updates applied
issue:
applied update 3, afterward opening a drawing caused the error:
Unhandled e0434f4dh exception at 76beb727h, and crashed the software.
resolution:
Click for Instructions Backing Up and Restoring My Software Settings
before doing this you may want to export your AutoCAD Civil 3D 2010 profile(s) (options dialogue box)
backup the following directory first if you are using:
XP
C:\Documents and Settings\\Application Data\Autodesk\C3D 2010
Vista / Win 7
C:\Users\\AppData\Roaming\Autodesk\C3D 2010
1 Log on to the workstation as the user.
2 On the Start menu (Windows), click Run.
3 In the Run dialog box, enter regedit.
a Back up your registry , file >> export
4 In the Registry Editor, locate the following subkey and delete it:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Autodesk\AutoCAD\R18.0\ACAD-8000:409
5 Exit the Registry Editor.
now, double click on the desktop icon and launch the software, this will reset all the registry based options in the options dialogue box.
Secondary Installer AutoCAD LT 2010
Issue
To reset the default AutoCAD LT® 2010 user settings, you want to initiate the secondary installer.
Solution
To reset the AutoCAD LT 2010 default user settings, you must first delete your application files and registry entries for the program. Follow these steps:
Note: Make sure that you back up any customized AutoCAD LT 2010 files before starting this procedure. CLICK HERE FOR STEPS
1. Log on to the workstation as the user.
2. On the Start menu (Windows), click Run.
3. In the Run dialog box, enter regedit.
4. In the Registry Editor, locate the following subkey and delete it:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Autodesk\AutoCAD LT\R15\ACADLT-8001:409
5. Exit the Registry Editor.
6. In XP using Windows Explorer, locate and delete the following application folders:
C:\Documents and Settings\\Application Data\Autodesk\AutoCAD LT 2010 (backup this directory first)
C:\Documents and Settings\\Local Settings\Application Data\Autodesk\AutoCAD LT 2010
7. In Vista / Windows 7
C:\Users\\AppData\Roaming\Autodesk\ AutoCAD LT 2010 (backup this directory first)
C:\Users\\AppData\Local\Autodesk\ AutoCAD LT 2010
The user should now be able to launch AutoCAD LT 2010. When the product is opened, the files and folders that were deleted will be recreated by the secondary installer.
Warning! Problems caused by improperly editing the Windows registry could render your computer operating system unusable. Microsoft provides a wealth of critical information that you need to know about the registry in the Microsoft Knowledge Base at http://support.microsoft.com/support.
Use the Microsoft® Registry Editor only at your own risk and only after backing up the registry as well as the system.dat and user.dat files as outlined for your operating system in the Microsoft Knowledge Base and in the related solution, TS66513. Additional information about the registry is also contained in the Help topics in the Microsoft Registry Editor.
Wblock – the file that is output is always in the 2011 DWG or DXF format
Issue:
I understand that when you use the WBLOCK command in AutoCAD Map 3D 2011, the file that is output is always in the 2011 DWG or DXF format — even if you select another format, such as 2004 or 2007.
I am sorry that you have had this trouble.
Known BUG:
This issue actually occurs because of a known code defect. The defect is present in the 2011 versions of AutoCAD and AutoCAD-based “vertical” applications.
We do not have any information about exactly when a fix for this defect will be released. Tentatively, this defect is planned to be fixed in the first major product update for each of the 2011 applications.
Workaround:
In the meantime, the recommended workaround is to use the command-line version of the command; that is, type -WBLOCK (with a hyphen in front) on the command line. The issue of the output file always being in the 2010 format occurs only when you use the dialog-based version of the command.
I have linked this Support Request to the entry for this defect in our database of product “change requests.” You might receive some automatically generated “change request” follow-up e-mail messages as a result.
The AutoCAD Map 3D 2010 installer launches when you start another application
Autodesk has provided the following Solution for this issue. A customer has confirmed that it worked on multiple machines using multiple operating systems and RAM configurations in his office.
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Issue
When you launch an application that is not AutoCAD Map 3D 2010 you receive a message from the Windows Installer stating the following:
“Please wait while Windows configures AutoCAD Map 3D 2010.”
is displayed while the non Autodesk application is launched.
The Windows Application Log will also have this entry:
“Detection of product ‘{5783F2D7-8002-0409-0002-0060B0CE6BBA}’, feature ‘P’, component ‘{43DB808E-EDB6-4FBC-A37D-41E59D400FCA}’ failed. The resource ‘C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Autodesk\Geospatial Coordinate Systems Temp\Australia\Agd66\A66National(13.09.01).gsb’ does not exist.”
Solution
This attempt to heal Map 3D 2010 is benign and can be suppressed by following these instructions:
1. In Windows Explorer browse to:
XP: “C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Autodesk\”
Vista: “C:\ProgramData\Autodesk”
2. Right-click “Geospatial Coordinate Systems” and choose copy.
3. Right-click a blank space in the right pane and choose paste.
4. Wait until the copy process is complete.
5. Rename “Copy of Geospatial Coordinate Systems” to “Geospatial Coordinate Systems Temp”.
Note: that Vista protects this folder with extra security. An administrator will need to perform these steps.
AutoCAD MTEXT object causes excessive sluggishness / Crashing
issue:
singular large MTEXT object causing extreme performance degradation. The Text originates from a Word Doc, or from Notepad.
system: (varies)
XP, VISTA, WIN 7
32 bit and 64 bit
4 GB to 12GB RAM
Resolution:
The paste special to text worked so much better than pasting it into MText.
Research:
—part 1—
For a complex page composition sample like this, the video driver has to be optimized, the font has to be supported and Word’s export converter, mswrd632.wpc needs to be functioning correctly in order to paste the contents into a single Mtext block in AutoCAD and maintain expected performance.
On a 32-bit version of Win XP, I was able to reproduce the appearance of all the text as shown in Word by pasting special as AutoCAD entities in AutoCAD 2010. There was no delay as the cursor moved over the text or selected individual text lines. There were a few lines of text that were overlapping that needed adjustment. All text was single line or Dtext that is searchable and editable in AutoCAD
When I attempted to paste directly into AutoCAD as an OLE object from the clipboard, I received an alert message that ‘Word cannot start the converter mswrd632.wpc’. This message is caused by a security update from December 8, 2009. The OLE paste completed and I still didn’t have any delays in AutoCAD.
I then tested copying all three columns from Word that caused a slight delay in the Mtext editor. When I pasted one column into an Mtext block, there was no appreciable delay in the editor or after existing the Mtext editor.
Also, I noticed that the driver version 7.15.11.8246 is not listed in our Graphics Hardware List. That specific Quadro NVS 295 graphics card model is not listed among those tested by NVIDIA for use with AutoCAD. The nearest model in the list is an NVIDIA Quadro NVS 290 that recommends a non-certified driver version 8.16.0011.9166.
So, in summary, if you need the exact text appearance and fastest response, use the Paste Special as AutoCAD entities method. With the minor adjustments in text position, that will give the best performance.
—Research part 2—
The lengthy delay when editing the text that has been pasted into an MText block is caused by processing the complex formatting of the text from the Word document.
You’ll notice the message in the bottom left “Please wait, formatting text” as you resize columns or make any other significant changes like that.
AutoCAD is not optimized to perform full page text composition like Word can. The tests I described were based on the recognition of this, having attempted editing multi-column formatted text from external sources before. To be clear, I avoided this in the suggestions I last sent.
If you really need to maintain all the text in an Mtext multi-column text block then either create all the text in AutoCAD, or if you paste from Word or other external source, then select all the text, press Ctrl+Space to remove all character formatting, then the lengthy formatting process would be reduced and there would be far less delay.
Note: Ctrl+Space is a shortcut to remove character formatting. You can also select the text, right-click to ‘Remove Formatting’ and choose three options for removing formatting.
You can further increase response for this amount of formatted text once you have the appearance you need by exploding the Mtext block into Dtext.
I have attached a sample of this text block in a drawing ‘Sample pasted exploded.dwg’ that has been exploded after adjusting the columns as needed. To make adjusting the Mtext columns to match their appearance in Word easier, I changed the color of the text for columns one and three to reduce the need to zoom in and out as much.
AutoCAD MEP 2010 Pipe is being hidden by solid object on floor when in plan view
issue
The boxes are at floor level and the piping is approximately 8’6” above the floor. looking at plan view the boxes are hiding the pipe not the pipe hiding the boxes
software
AutoCAD MEP 2010,
Standalone,
No service packs applied
system
Win 7, 6GB, 64 bit
solution:
We have been working on your case about the solid object hiding the pipe at a higher elevation on AutoCAD MEP 2010 and have an answer.
Two things are accomplices working together to bring about this effect. Our MEP objects work with the displays like MEP Design. In plan view, our objects are not 3D, in fact they are 2D linework at 0 elevation. Ever try to orbit directly from plan view? Notice that everything looks flat up until you cancel the orbit command. Then suddenly it’s no longer plan view, and the objects spring up to be 3D? They are flat in plan for speed and efficiency. Second thing is the view is set to 3D Hidden. Our flat 2D 0 elevation linework is being hidden by the solid above.
To get around this, you have two choices. Don’t be in plan view, which agreeably is not much of a choice. Or open the Display Manager from the Manage tab of the Ribbon. In the tree on the left pane, expand on Configurations, then select on MEP Design but do not expand it. on the right pane, make sure you are on the Configuration tab. You should see Top, Bottom, left Right…Model. Top will currently be set to the MEP Design – Plan. Change that value to be MEP Design – Model. Ok out. The pipe will now be masking the solid below. The pipe will now be 3D in plan view.
Secondary Installer AutoCAD MEP 2010
Issue
To reset the default AutoCAD® MEP 2010 user settings, you want to reinitiate the secondary installer.
Solution
To reset the AutoCAD MEP 2010 default user settings, you must first delete your application files and registry entries for the program. Follow these steps:
Note: Make sure that you back up any customized AutoCAD MEP 2010 files before starting this procedure. CLICK HERE FOR STEPS
- Log on to the workstation as the user.
- On the Start menu (Windows), click Run.
- In the Run dialog box, enter regedit.
- In the Registry Editor, locate the following subkey and delete it:HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Autodesk\AutoCAD\R18.0\ACAD-8006:409
- Exit the Registry Editor.
In Windows Explorer, locate and delete the following application folders:
XP:
C:\Documents and Settings\<user name>\Application Data\Autodesk\MEP 2010 (Copy and Paste this as a backup)
C:\Documents and Settings\<user name>\Local Settings\Application Data\Autodesk\MEP 2010
VISTA:
C:\Users\<user name>\AppData\Roaming\Autodesk\MEP 2010 ((Copy and Paste this as a backup)
C:\Users\<user name>\AppData\Local\Autodesk\MEP 2010
The user should now be able to launch AutoCAD MEP 2010. When the product is opened, the files and folders that were deleted will be recreated by the secondary installer.
Warning! Problems caused by improperly editing the Windows registry could render your computer operating system unusable. Microsoft provides a wealth of critical information that you need to know about the registry in the Microsoft Knowledge Base at http://support.microsoft.com/support.
Use the Microsoft® Registry Editor only at your own risk and only after backing up the registry as well as the system.dat and user.dat files as outlined for your operating system in the Microsoft Knowledge Base and in the related solution, TS66513. Additional information about the registry is also contained in the Help topics in the Microsoft Registry Editor.
Revit 2010 products hang at or before splash screen
Issue
When you launch a Revit® 2010 product it hangs at or before the splash screen.
Solution
This can occur because of a conflict with a Communication Center file. Delete the following file, if present on the workstation at the following location:
Windows XP
Autodesk Revit Architecture 2010
c:\Documents and Settings\%USERNAME%\Local Settings\Application Data\Autodesk\Revit\Autodesk Revit Architecture 2010\ENU\Components\WebServices\WSCommCntrData.xml
Autodesk Revit Structure 2010
c:\Documents and Settings\%USERNAME%\Local Settings\Application Data\Autodesk\Revit\Autodesk Revit Structure 2010\ENU\Components\WebServices\WSCommCntrData.xml
Autodesk Revit MEP 2010
c:\Documents and Settings\%USERNAME%\Local Settings\Application Data\Autodesk\Revit\Autodesk Revit MEP 2010\ENU\Components\WebServices\WSCommCntrData.xml
Windows Vista \ Windows 7
Autodesk Revit Architecture 2010
C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Local\Autodesk\Revit\Autodesk Revit Architecture 2010\ENU\Components\WebServices\WSCommCntrData.xml
Autodesk Revit Structure 2010
C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Local\Autodesk\Revit\Autodesk Revit Structure 2010\ENU\Components\WebServices\WSCommCntrData.xml
Autodesk Revit MEP 2010
C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Local\Autodesk\Revit\Autodesk Revit MEP 2010\ENU\Components\WebServices\WSCommCntrData.xml
Top 20 Technical Support Questions
Can you describe your problem?
What is the Software and Version you are using?
Are you using any 3rd party add ons?
Have you applied all the software updates, do you know how to check?
Let me verify your contact information EMAIL ADDRESS?
Could you provide me with some system information?
OS
RAM
Is this a networked or a standalone version?
Is your software crashing?
Do you have any error messages?
Could you send me a snapshot of this error message?
Is this issue predictable, can you trigger it on purpose?
Does this issue happen on other computers?
Does this issue happen in other drawings?
Could you send me the drawing(s) and see if I can reproduce your issue?
When did you first notice this happen? How long? Did it used to work?
Could you log in as someone else and see if it still happens?
If you go to another computer and log in as yourself does the error occur?
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Are you employing an enterprise CUI?
Have you been able to ever get user interface back, and if so, how?
Plotting Issues : Top 10 Questions To Ask
I understand that plotting a drawing from AutoCAD 2010 can take multiple hours before it starts plotting.
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I’d be happy to help you with this issue, but I’ll need some more information about it in order to start troubleshooting. Please answer the following questions:
1. What plotting device are you using?
2. What driver version are you using for it?
3. Is the plotter connected directly to the computer or over a network?
4. What OS are you working in? (XP SP3 32-bit, Vista Ultimate 64-bit, etc.)
5. What is the orthophoto file size?
6. How was the orthophoto inserted into the DWG (insert raster image, OLE, etc.)
7. Does the drawing show correctly in print preview?
8. Is the issue limited to just this drawing? If you insert this same orthophoto into a new drawing do you get the same issue when attempting to plot?
9. Do other raster images of comparable size work?
10. What are the spool settings on the Advanced tab in the Windows Properties of the plotter?
Applying Service Packs / Updates
Installation of Service Pack(s)
video: determining which service pack is installed on your Autodesk product.
http://screencast.com/t/vFgoXIEm
video: determining which service pack or update that made available from Autodesk.
http://screencast.com/t/Wn56G19QPp
I am working on this issue. In the mean time please check to see if your Software is up to date:
Go to <Help> <About> <Product Info> <Service Packs> to determine.
Or…
You can go to <Start> <Control Panel> <Add/Remove Programs> <check the Updates checkbox> <look at your product in the listing>
If you determine your software isn’t up to date, the instructions for making it so are provided below.
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1) Download SP to your hard drive
2) Disable Anti-Virus
3) Close all open programs
4) Insert Product Install Disk into Disk Drive
a) When install page loads go ahead and close it down
b) We only need the presence of the disk in the disk drive
5) Double click on SP ( it self installs)
Secondary Installer AutoCAD 2010
Issue
To reset the default AutoCAD® 2010 user settings, you want to reinitiate the secondary installer.
Solution
To reset the AutoCAD 2010 default user settings, you must first delete your application files and registry entries for the program. Follow these steps:
Note: Make sure that you back up any customized AutoCAD 2010 files before starting this procedure, like your AutoCAD profiles (Options, Profile TAB). CLICK HERE FOR STEPS
- Log on to the workstation as the user.
- On the Start menu (Windows), click Run.
- In the Run dialog box, enter regedit.
- Backup your registry, FILE and then EXPORT
- In the Registry Editor, locate the following subkey and delete it: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Autodesk\AutoCAD\R18.0\ACAD-8001:409
- Exit the Registry Editor.
- In XP using Windows Explorer, locate and delete the following application folders:C:\Documents and Settings\<user name>\Application Data\Autodesk\AutoCAD 2010 (backup this directory first)
C:\Documents and Settings\<user name>\Local Settings\Application Data\Autodesk\AutoCAD 2010 - In Vista / Windows 7
C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\Autodesk\ AutoCAD 2010 (backup this directory first)
C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Local\Autodesk\ AutoCAD 2010
The user should now be able to launch AutoCAD 2010. When the product is opened, the files and folders that were deleted will be recreated by the secondary installer.
Warning! Problems caused by improperly editing the Windows registry could render your computer operating system unusable. Microsoft provides a wealth of critical information that you need to know about the registry in the Microsoft Knowledge Base at http://support.microsoft.com/support.
Use the Microsoft® Registry Editor only at your own risk and only after backing up the registry as well as the system.dat and user.dat files as outlined for your operating system in the Microsoft Knowledge Base and in the related solution, TS66513. Additional information about the registry is also contained in the Help topics in the Microsoft Registry Editor.
Microsoft End of Support
| We would like to make you aware of important news regarding certain versions of Windows that could affect your computers and servers. On July 13, Microsoft support—including the release of new security updates—will end for Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), Windows 2000 Server and Windows 2000 Professional. It is also important to note that support for Windows Vista Release to Manufacturing (or RTM, as it is commonly referred to, which indicates the original version without any service packs installed) ended on April 13. |
| KEY DATES |
| Product | End of Support (EOS) Date |
| Windows Vista RTM | April 13, 2010 |
| Windows XP SP2 Windows 2000 Professional Windows 2000 Server |
July 13, 2010 |
| WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR YOU? |
| • | Microsoft will stop providing incident support and will not release new updates, including security updates. |
| • | Running an unsupported version of Windows could be harder to manage, expensive to maintain, and could expose your business and your customers to business and regulatory risks. |
| • | Running an unsupported version of Windows could represent a security threat—Microsoft will no longer release new security updates for vulnerabilities discovered after EOS. |
| WHAT SHOULD YOU DO? |
| 1) Upgrade to the latest version of the operating system |
| Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 provide you with platforms designed to address the current business and security environment. |
| 2) Install the most current service pack |
| If you have computers that are not ready to move to Windows 7, then apply the most current service pack to continue to receive updates and support. |
| • | For Windows Vista support and updates, apply Service Pack 2. |
| • | For Windows XP support and updates, apply Service Pack 3 (SP3). |
| • | If you have Premier Support, these benefits can be used toward Windows XP SP3 migration and patch management. |
| • | There are no service pack upgrade options for Windows 2000 Server or Windows 2000 Professional. |
| To learn more about your end-of-support options, contact your Microsoft Certified Partner, or visit windows.microsoft.com/eos. |
Secondary Installer AutoCAD MEP 2008
Issue
To reset the default AutoCAD® MEP 2008 user settings, you want to reinitiate the secondary installer.
Solution
To reset the AutoCAD MEP 2008 default user settings, you must first delete your application files and registry entries for the program. Follow these steps:
Note: Make sure that you back up any customized AutoCAD MEP 2008 files before starting this procedure. CLICK HERE FOR STEPS
1. Log on to the workstation as the user.
2. On the Start menu (Windows), click Run.
3. In the Run dialog box, enter regedit.
4. In the Registry Editor, locate the following subkey and delete it:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Autodesk\AutoCAD\R17.1\ACAD-6006:409
5. Exit the Registry Editor.
In Windows Explorer, locate and delete the following application folders:
XP:
C:\Documents and Settings\\Application Data\Autodesk\ ACD-MEP 2008 (Copy and Paste this as a backup)
C:\Documents and Settings\\Local Settings\Application Data\Autodesk\ ACD-MEP 2008
VISTA:
C:\Users\\AppData\Roaming\Autodesk\ ACD-MEP 2008 (Copy and Paste this as a backup)
C:\Users\\AppData\Local\Autodesk\ ACD-MEP 2008
The user should now be able to launch AutoCAD MEP 2008. When the product is opened, the files and folders that were deleted will be recreated by the secondary installer.
Warning! Problems caused by improperly editing the Windows registry could render your computer operating system unusable. Microsoft provides a wealth of critical information that you need to know about the registry in the Microsoft Knowledge Base at http://support.microsoft.com/support.
Use the Microsoft® Registry Editor only at your own risk and only after backing up the registry as well as the system.dat and user.dat files as outlined for your operating system in the Microsoft Knowledge Base and in the related solution, TS66513. Additional information about the registry is also contained in the Help topics in the Microsoft Registry Editor.
Please Stand By: Current Issues Being Researched
this represents a small subset of the issues that are under investigation currently. When they are resolved I plan on posting the issue with full description of both the problem and its resolution.
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Grip/select/hover over PLINES or Alignments causes object to appear to shift
Resolution: Disable Hardware Acceleration in AutoCAD or AutoCAD vertical.
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Unable to Install Object Enabler Raster Design 2011 PERIOD
Resolution:
I had turned off the “welcome Screen” in my deployment packages. Apparently, that was preventing RD OE from installing. When I turned the welcome screen on, it worked fine.
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One MTEXT object causes excessive sluggishness in AutoCAD
Resolution:
see post in “Support Cases” category for current status of research on this issue
Create a “Truly” ADMIN Account on XP
here is the steps one needs to follow to create “truly” Admin account on XP. Please note that often times even though a new user can be a member of admin group, the account might have restricted permissions.
To Create a new admin account:
1.go to > Start > Setting > Control Panel
2.Swithch to Classic View
3.double click on User Accounts applet
4.click on Advanced tab, and then again Advanced
5.Local Users and Groups management console will open
6.right click on Users and then select New User in pop up window
7.fill out the required filed: user name, password, etc and then click Create, and then Close
8.now right click on the newly create user account (you should see it in right window in Users and Groups management)
9.select Properties form the pop up windows
10.click on Member Of tab
11.click on Add
12.in the Select Groups window, under ‘Enter the object names to select’, type Administrators and click on ‘Check Names’ tab.
13.the_computer_name\Administrators should show up in the ‘Enter the object names to select’ box
14.click OK, OK several times
15.close Local Users and Groups management console
16.click OK to close User Accounts window
17.open User Accounts window
18.under Users, select the newly created admin user account
19.click Properties > Group Membership
20.under What level of access do you want to grant this user?
21.here you need to make sure that ‘Restricted user’ radio button is not selected.
22.select Other and then choose Administrators in drop down lost.
23.click Ok a couple of times to close the window
24.restart the computer (XP) and login is as the new admin
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