How do I restore a dialog box in AutoCAD?
Select “Options” under the AutoCAD Icon, or type “OPTIONS” at the command prompt. In the Options dialog box, click the System tab. Under General Options, select the “Hidden Messages Settings” button. Check all of the hidden messages you would like to re-enable.
Why are my commands not showing in AutoCAD?
Sometimes it is possible for your command line to go missing. Most of the time it is as simple as turning the Command Line back on. 1.) If your command line is off hold down the “Ctrl” button and while stilling holding this down select the “9” key on the Keyboard this should turn the Command Line back on.
How do I make windows pop up in AutoCAD?
Hold down the WINDOWS + SHIFT keys and then press the LEFT or RIGHT ARROW key on the keyboard. This moves windows between screens and will pop the missing dialog into view.
What is Filedia command in AutoCAD?
For years AutoCAD Electrical users have dealt with the system variable “FILEDIA” resetting to “0” if certain commands were interrupted. This causes portions of the interface like the “File Open” Dialog to run in command line mode.
Where did my dialog box go?
Dialog boxes disappeared
- Go to the Windows search bar to type in sysdm. cpl. Then press Enter.
- Press the Advanced tab.
- Press the Settings option in the Performance section.
- Check if the section Animate controls and elements inside windows marked by scrolling down to the bottom. If not mark the checkbox next to the option.
How do I get a hidden dialog box?
If you can’t see or can’t access the dialog box you need to close, try holding “Alt” and pressing “Tab” repeatedly to cycle through all open windows. This key combination can bring up a dialog box that gets stuck behind other windows.
How do I get my dialog box back?
Here is how to fix it:
- After accessing the tool/command to open a dialog box/window, press [Alt]+[Spacebar], then press M, then press any arrow key on your keyboard. This will “stick” the dialog box/window to your cursor.
- Move the mouse around until the dialog box/window is placed where you want it located.
How do you show a dialog box?
To display a dialog box
- Navigate to the event handler with which you want to open the dialog box. This can happen when a menu command is selected, when a button is clicked, or when any other event occurs.
- In the event handler, add code to open the dialog box.
How do you open a dialog box on a computer?
Open an application and then press Ctrl-O, or click the Open icon, to display the Open dialog box. Right-click any of the files or folders displayed in that dialog and you’ll see a context menu pop open. This is the same context menu you’ll find in Explorer windows.
Why can’t I see dialog boxes in CAD?
The FILEDIA system variable is most likely set to 0. This system variable controls whether you can see dialog boxes in CAD. FILEDIA should only be an issue when the Land F/X menu is not loaded. Once it loads, our startup will confirm that it is set to 1.
What is the difference between filedia 0 and 1?
If FILEDIA is at “0” I can type and open files, but if it is at “1” then i can not do anything. If I type OPEN or click Open or click on the File Open Icon nothing happens the wait cursor appears but nothing happens.
Why can’t I save a file without dialog?
If a new file has never been saved, it won’t be able to be saved if no dialog appears and there’s no information about the path/name at the command line. The FILEDIA system variable is set to 0. The CMDDIA system variable is set to 0.
How do I get a dialog box to appear in AutoLISP?
You can still request a file dialog box to appear by entering a tilde (~) in response to the Command prompt. Displays dialog boxes. However, if a script is active, an ordinary prompt is displayed. Prompts are also displayed if an AutoLISP or ObjectARX™ program is active.