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tulip3D 
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 Topic: Block w/multiple layer inserted,only one displays
Posted: 08.Jun.2012 at 16:30 |
Hey guys...
So I got a problem..
Made this block that has three seperate layers in it, showing three views; top, side, iso. Each view is named a different layer so I can turn one on or off to show what I want.
Yes, I know I should have create a dynamic block, but this one's already mapped into a macro an all that.
Problem being that when I insert one in particular that was (Im guessing) previously inserted, exploded and purged of the layers.
Now, when I try to repair the dwg to show the block again, the same layers still do not show or import with the block...only the one.
So wtf? Purge command does nothing. Refedit no good either. Same with block editor...
I just want all the layers to display again, like the others. There must be some sort of memory wipe or ...purge that actually purges everything? LOL
Open to all suggestions!
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John Connor
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Posted: 08.Jun.2012 at 17:15 |
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She's baaaaaack!
You never seem to have simple problems do you?
What are we purging?
I use the command line version of purge ( -purge) and kill off Regapps first then repeat and kill off "all". I follow this with an Audi to fix errors.
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"Humans have a strength that cannot be measured. This is John Connor. If you are reading this, you are the resistance."
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tulip3D
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Posted: 08.Jun.2012 at 17:18 |
So I figured it out...
When I did a block insert the 'old skool' way, it asked me if I wanted to 'redefine the block'. I did an it worked...
So block insertion via marco doesnt? Thats fairly retarded...And how would one 'super' purge (for lack of better words) a dwg so you dont have to 'redefine' a block? I want to beleive that was the purpose of the purge command...to clear out old info...WTF?? LOL
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tulip3D
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Posted: 08.Jun.2012 at 17:24 |
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'-purge', huh?? hmmm...
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John Connor
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Posted: 08.Jun.2012 at 17:26 |
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Purge cleans out "unreferenced" objects/entities.
There is an actually SuperPurge routine which I have run across. Can't recall what it does that AutoCAD's own Purge command doesn't.
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"Humans have a strength that cannot be measured. This is John Connor. If you are reading this, you are the resistance."
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tulip3D
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Posted: 08.Jun.2012 at 17:27 |
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DAMN man everytime I come back on here you got like...200 more posts LOL
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John Connor
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Posted: 08.Jun.2012 at 17:28 |
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Here you go. Manusoft's SUPERPURGE.
http://www.manusoft.com/software/superpurge.html
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"Humans have a strength that cannot be measured. This is John Connor. If you are reading this, you are the resistance."
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John Connor
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Posted: 08.Jun.2012 at 17:29 |
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Maybe if you visited more often but "noooooooooo" you're too busy texting, talking on your cell phone, shopping, etc. LoL
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"Humans have a strength that cannot be measured. This is John Connor. If you are reading this, you are the resistance."
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tulip3D
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Posted: 08.Jun.2012 at 17:40 |
wait wait wait...shopping??? wtf?? bwahahaaha ROFLMFAO!
Dude, ima dude!...yeah I suppose by the username it comes off kina gay...er feminine..femenin? LOL but 'Tulip Labs' in Quakertown PA was a place I worked at back in '09 when I joined the site...so yeah...hahahahaha
And naw man, simple problems I try an just work out..trial an error trial an error...but it comes to a point where im like, f**k! where's John at?!! LOL
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John Connor
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Posted: 08.Jun.2012 at 17:48 |
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Guys shop too....just for different "stuff". I'll try harder in the future to remember you are NOT a woman. LoL
Trial and error works for just about so long then it gets very frustrating.
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