How Do I Remove Highlighting From a Selection in AutoCAD?

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AutoCAD is a powerful software used for creating 2D and 3D designs. While working on a project, you may come across situations where you need to remove highlighting from a selection in AutoCAD.

This highlighting can be distracting and make it difficult to focus on the specific elements of your design. In this article, we will explore different methods to remove highlighting from a selection in AutoCAD.

Method 1: Using the Command Line

If you prefer using the command line, follow these steps:

  1. Open AutoCAD: Launch the AutoCAD software on your computer.
  2. Select Objects: Click and drag to select the objects that have highlighting.
  3. Type ‘CHPROP’ Command: In the command line, type ‘CHPROP’ and press Enter.
  4. Remove Highlighting: In the ‘Change Properties’ window, uncheck the ‘Hatch’ option under ‘Selection preview’. This will remove the highlighting from your selected objects.
  5. Apply Changes: Click ‘OK’ to apply the changes and close the window.

Method 2: Using Selection Cycling

If you prefer using AutoCAD’s selection cycling feature, follow these steps:

  1. Open AutoCAD: Launch the AutoCAD software on your computer.
  2. Edit Selection Options: Right-click on your selected objects and choose ‘Options’ from the context menu.
    • Note: If you don’t see the context menu, make sure the ‘Selection cycling’ feature is enabled. You can enable it by typing ‘SELECTIONCYCLING’ in the command line and setting the value to 1.
  3. Disable Highlighting: In the ‘Options’ window, go to the ‘Selection’ tab and uncheck the ‘Highlight objects on screen’ option. This will disable highlighting for your selected objects.

Method 3: Using Quick Select

If you prefer using AutoCAD’s Quick Select feature, follow these steps:

  1. Open AutoCAD: Launch the AutoCAD software on your computer.
  2. Type ‘QSELECT’ Command: In the command line, type ‘QSELECT’ and press Enter.
  3. Select Object Type: In the ‘Quick Select’ window, choose the object type you want to remove highlighting from. For example, if you want to remove highlighting from all circles in your selection, choose ‘Circle’ from the list.
  4. Edit Selection Set Settings: In the same window, click on the ‘Properties’ button.

    This will open a new window where you can modify various properties of your selection set.

    • Note: The specific options available may vary depending on your version of AutoCAD. Look for an option related to highlighting or visual properties.
  5. Remove Highlighting: In the properties window, find the option related to highlighting and disable it. This will remove highlighting for the selected object type.

By using any of these methods, you can easily remove highlighting from a selection in AutoCAD. Choose the method that suits your workflow and preferences. Now you can focus on your design without any distractions!