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How can model data from Fluid Power Tools be assigned to a newly created symbol?
When using the "Select From Library" dialog box to search for model data from FluidPowerTools.com, the program will only search for models linked to symbols. If you've created a new symbol and converted it into a HyDraw Symbol, FluidPowerTools.com ...
When typing into the Property Manager, the cursor is automatically leaving the property manager after entering some details
Issue: When typing some information into the property field in the property manager, after a few keys the cursor exits the property manager and begins typing into the Command Line making it hard to type in property values to the property manager. ...
Upon trying to change the background color of the model space, the dialog does not appear
Problem: Upon selecting the colors option within the AutoCAD options, no dialog appears: Solution: There are multiple solutions to this problem. The first solution to try should be to locate the dialog. This can be done by using the ALT+SPACE ...
Upon opening a title block, an unhandled exception error appears
Issue: Upon using the 'Insert Title Block' command, the following unhandled exception error displays: Solution: Open the template (.dwt) file from the templates folder. Ensure that there are no hidden entities within the file. Only the Title Block ...
How can I Paste and Open a specific path in Save as dialog, to Save the file at a specific location
Click Save As/Export to PDF in HyDraw CAD. Save as dialog Prompts. In the File name box paste the location copied from File Explorer and press Enter key. Same location will open in Save as Window. 4. Enter the file name and save the ...
How do I show a hidden HyDraw window when using dual screens?
When using dual screens, sometimes a HyDraw window may get hidden and this causes HyDraw to become unusable. As a workaround, Windows Key + Shift Key + (either left or right arrow key) will move the active window from one screen to the other.
Can you use HyDraw CAD on 2 screens?
If you have dual screens, you can drag the Library Explorer and/or the Property Manager onto a second screen.
I experience frequent freezing of HyDraw when I switch the grid snap mode (F9) or the ortho mode (F8). How can I resolve this?
The issue can occur if you recently updated Windows 10. To unlock HyDraw from freezing, Click the task bar. (no need to press CTRL+ALT+DEL) To solve this issue, in HyDraw CAD: Set TEMPOVERRIDES variable to zero. (type TEMPOVERRIDES from command ...
The HyDraw Status bar containing Grid, Snap etc. is missing. How do I show the status bar?
To display the status bar type in "STATUSBAR" on the command line, Select it and enter 1.
The Command Line is not visible. How do I display the Command Line?
Press “CTRL+9” to display the command line.
How can you move the ribbon bar (save, print, new) to above the main ribbon bar?
Select, "Show Above the Ribbon" menu as displayed.
How do I restore Ribbon and Tabs
If the Ribbon bar has disappeared, Type into the command line "Ribbon". Hit "Enter". This will bring back the Ribbon bar. To remove the ribbon bar, Type "Ribbon", and select RIBBONCLOSE. This will remove the ribbon. If the Tabs bar have lost some ...