CAD Forum discussion (EN) : block/xref selection https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/ Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:07:08 +0000 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 03:16:05 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.04 360 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=8702 <![CDATA[CAD Forum discussion (EN)]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/ <![CDATA[block/xref selection : FRAME and XCLIPFRAME are two system...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=8702&PID=22280&title=block-xref-selection#22280 Author: heinsite
Subject: 8702
Posted: 07.Dec.2012 at 03:16

FRAME and XCLIPFRAME are two system variables that are stored with the drawing file.  You might check their settings in a pair of files that work/don't work properly for you.

You might also want to AUDIT the drawings that don't act properly and see if AutoCAD finds any problems there.

Dave.
]]> Fri, 07 Dec 2012 03:16:05 +0000 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=8702&PID=22280&title=block-xref-selection#22280 <![CDATA[block/xref selection : i just checked a few other...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=8702&PID=22276&title=block-xref-selection#22276 Author: AnnieC
Subject: 8702
Posted: 07.Dec.2012 at 00:12

i just checked a few other files and it only happens in certain files.  I guess it is a file setting.  any clues???  :-)
Smile
]]> Fri, 07 Dec 2012 00:12:21 +0000 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=8702&PID=22276&title=block-xref-selection#22276 <![CDATA[block/xref selection : If you create a wholly newdrawing...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=8702&PID=22274&title=block-xref-selection#22274 Author: heinsite
Subject: 8702
Posted: 06.Dec.2012 at 22:55

If you create a wholly new drawing with a couple of blocks and example xrefs, will the same thing happen?  Or is this just occurring in one particular file?
 
Dave.
]]> Thu, 06 Dec 2012 22:55:29 +0000 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=8702&PID=22274&title=block-xref-selection#22274 <![CDATA[block/xref selection : once more thing, when i click...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=8702&PID=22272&title=block-xref-selection#22272 Author: AnnieC
Subject: 8702
Posted: 06.Dec.2012 at 15:37

once more thing, when i click outside of the lines that are drawn, like in "space" the borders of these blocks and xreferences are selected.  This did not happen before in my last version so i believe it is a setting.]]> Thu, 06 Dec 2012 15:37:02 +0000 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=8702&PID=22272&title=block-xref-selection#22272 <![CDATA[block/xref selection : thank you for your response...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=8702&PID=22271&title=block-xref-selection#22271 Author: AnnieC
Subject: 8702
Posted: 06.Dec.2012 at 15:35

thank you for your response but this is not the answer.  i know the difference between left and right box click.  the block borders are selected regardless and they are all over the screen.  in addition, when i am opening a file the preview shows the all borders to all the xreferences.  this happened when i downloaded the new version and it is certainly a setting in my options but i dont know which one..]]> Thu, 06 Dec 2012 15:35:04 +0000 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=8702&PID=22271&title=block-xref-selection#22271 <![CDATA[block/xref selection : This may have to do with *how*...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=8702&PID=22268&title=block-xref-selection#22268 Author: heinsite
Subject: 8702
Posted: 06.Dec.2012 at 05:02

This may have to do with *how* you're making the selection(s). 

If you use a left crossing window everything you touch will be selected.  This will include any underlays or xrefs.

If you use a regular window only those items completely inside the window will be selected.  Unless you completely surround an xref it will not be included in the selection.

If you use a fence, the results will be similar to a left crossing window where everything the fence touches will be selected.

Study your references with respect to making selections.  I have a strong hunch your answer is there.

Dave.
]]> Thu, 06 Dec 2012 05:02:52 +0000 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=8702&PID=22268&title=block-xref-selection#22268 <![CDATA[block/xref selection : I am in AutoCAD 2012 and when...]]> https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=8702&PID=22262&title=block-xref-selection#22262 Author: AnnieC
Subject: 8702
Posted: 05.Dec.2012 at 19:28

I am in AutoCAD 2012 and when ever i go to make a selection the frame of all my blocks and xreferences comes up.  What is the setting to turn off the outter frame?  thanks]]> Wed, 05 Dec 2012 19:28:23 +0000 https://www.cadforum.cz/forum_en/forum_posts.asp?TID=8702&PID=22262&title=block-xref-selection#22262