Drawings
When opening a drawing, my lines are suddenly very thick. What happened?
Issue: When opening a drawing, the lines are suddenly very thick. Solution: This is due to the lineweight being displayed. To turn the lines back to normal, type LWEIGHT into the command line and uncheck the 'Display Lineweight' check box
How to Enhance Clarity of Energized Solenoid Dots When Printing the Actuation Chart
When a user prints a colored drawing containing an actuation chart, the energized solenoid dots do not appear clearly. Consequently, it is challenging to determine which solenoids are energized. Below are examples where, after printing the actuation ...
When selecting entities the highlight is missing and only grip points are appearing
When there is an issue with highlighting not appearing on selected items, first check all of the settings that relate to the highlighting. Options exist within the AutoCAD Options to control highlighting: Additionally, try typing the SELECTIONEFFECT ...
When running the ATTSYNC command, my display properties disappear
Problem: Upon running the ATTSYNC command from the command line, the display properties of a symbol disappear. Solution: There is currently a limitation in handling the display properties of symbols with the ATTSYNC command. The display property can ...
When opening a file, HyDraw CAD continuously loads and never opens the file
Problem: When opening a file, the blue loading bar appears at the bottom of the HyDraw CAD canvas, simulating that the file is opening: Ultimately, the file never opens and HyDraw CAD needs to be aborted. Solution: This is due to a corrupt entity ...
How to remove unwanted entities from HyDraw CAD drawing?
To remove unwanted entities from HyDraw CAD drawing, follow the steps mentioned below: 1. Open the drawing in HyDraw CAD. 2. Run AUDIT command in the Command line. It will prompt to fix errors, select Yes. 3. Now run PURGE command in the Command ...
How to vertically Display all Solenoid Functions added to a single Solenoid ID?
When multiple functions are added to a single Solenoid ID in drawing, they display horizontally. To display all the attached functions vertically, follow the below steps: For existing Symbols in drawing 1. Select the Symbol in drawing and right click ...
Insert Title Block gives Unhandled Exception error (eDuplicateRecordName)
Issue: While inserting Custom Title Block in the drawing, it gives unhandled exception error. The issue is often the result of Duplicate Template definitions in Block. To resolve the issue, follow the steps mentioned below: - Open the Template in ...
How to change the default application to open DWG files?
In order to change the default program a dwg file will open with, navigate to your system settings and select Apps and then select default apps: Once in the default apps, you will want to enter the file format (dwg) into the search bar: Your ...
Envelope command does not automatically create external ports where connection lines cross the envelope
To solve the issue, you must change UCS to World. On command line 1. type UCS and press ENTER 2. type W and press ENTER
How do I display new property next to the connection line in drawing and on print?
When you display a property next to the connection line in the drawing, it will automatically appear on the print. Refer Connections > Display Formats - Manage Display Formats of the Library Manager Help.
How can I enlarge grid view in model space so that the whole drawing is on a grid?
On the command line type "DSETTINGS" and press Enter. The Drafting settings window will open up. On the Snap and Grid tab, under Grid behavior, check the box next to 'Display grid beyond Limits' and click OK.
Can I check in/out drawings from HyDraw CAD into Autodesk Vault?
There is no direct option to check in/out files into Vault through HyDraw CAD due to Autodesk limitation on use of Vault with AutoCAD OEM (on which HyDraw CAD is built). But, it is found that with Vault Workgroup 2016 using the Vault Explorer, the ...
Error when Opening an Existing or New Drawing in HyDraw CAD
This is a profile issue of ‘R<version>’. Rename the folder ‘R<version>’ and then uninstall HyDraw CAD <version> and then re-install it. Path to rename ‘R<version>’: C:\ProgramData\VEST\HyDraw CAD <version>\R<version> ...
How do I configure auto-saves and recover drawing files?
Set the auto save time as required: Click the HyDraw Icon in the upper left hand corner. Then, click Options at the bottom of the pop up screen. 3. Click the Open and Save tab. 4. Check the Automatic ...
How do I update Title Block properties like Text Height?
Change Properties of the title block using Block Editor. Close Block Editor and save changes. Type in "Insert" and select HyDrawTitleBlock from the list to reinsert the title block with updated properties. Delete the existing title block that came ...
How to create a Title Block with Frame inside HyDraw CAD and use it with Insert Title Block and Edit Title Block commands?
Refer link, Create and Manage Title Blocks using HyDraw CAD.
How do I add solenoid attributes to a custom symbol I made so I can add solenoid information to it in the drawing?
Refer link, Add Solenoid Information.
Why do dashed lines in symbol appear as continuous lines in the drawing?
This may happen if the line type scale factor is too high. Change the line type scale to make the lines appear as dashed lines. On the command line type “LTS (LTSCALE)”and press Enter. The command line will display the current line type scale, enter ...
Weird lines displayed in HyDraw CAD. Can you tell me how to fix it?
Turn off hardware acceleration and type "3DCONFIG" on the command line.
Zoom Extents not working for a Drawing
Resolve as follows: Type ERASE in the command line and write ALL. Write R and press Enter. It gives the prompt for Remove Objects. Select the schematic and press Enter. Zoom Extent will work fine. There may be some invisible entities in the drawing ...
How to Display Design/Model Properties for a Component Type in Library?
To display Design/Model Properties for a Component Type in Library: Open HyDraw Library Manager <version>. Select Design/Model Properties. 3. Select the property to display in the drawing. Then, select Display in Drawing in the Selected Property ...
How to Display Design/Model Properties to a specific drawing?
To display Property in a specific drawing for a Component Type: Open HyDraw CAD <version>. Select System > Display Format from the ribbon. The dialog displays. 3. Add the property name in the Name Text box. 4. Click on ellipses, select the property ...