AutoCAD is a powerful software used by architects, engineers, and designers to create precise and detailed drawings. One of the features in AutoCAD is the selection preview, which provides a visual feedback when selecting objects.
While this feature can be useful in many cases, there might be instances where you prefer to turn it off. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to turn off the selection preview in AutoCAD.
Step 1: Accessing the Options Menu
To begin, open AutoCAD and navigate to the top-left corner of the application window. Locate and click on the “Application” menu button (represented by an Autodesk logo).
A drop-down menu will appear. From this menu, select “Options”.
Step 2: Finding the Selection Tab
A new window titled “Options” will pop up. In this window, you will find various tabs on the left-hand side. Look for and click on the “Selection” tab.
Step 3: Modifying Selection Preview Settings
Once you are on the “Selection” tab, you will see several options related to selection behavior. Locate the section called “Selection Preview” within this tab.
- Enable Selection Preview:
- Show Preview for All Objects:
- Specify Preview Types:
The first option within this section is labeled “Enable selection preview”. By default, this option is checked (enabled). To disable selection preview, simply uncheck this box by clicking on it.
Beneath the “Enable selection preview” option, you will find another checkbox labeled “Show preview for all objects”. This option controls whether or not previews are shown for all objects or only for specific types.
Unchecking this box will limit the preview to specific object types.
Next to the “Show preview for all objects” checkbox, you will see a button labeled “Specify”. Click on this button to define the object types for which you want to see the selection previews. A new window will open, allowing you to choose from a list of available object types.
Step 4: Applying Changes and Exiting
After making your desired changes to the selection preview settings, click on the “Apply” button at the bottom-right corner of the Options window. This will apply your changes without closing the window.
If you are satisfied with your modifications and want to exit the Options menu, click on the “OK” button instead. This will save your changes and close the Options window.
Note:
If at any point you wish to revert back to the default settings, simply revisit the Selection tab in the Options menu and enable or disable the appropriate checkboxes as needed.
In conclusion, turning off selection preview in AutoCAD is a straightforward process that can be done through the Options menu. By following these steps, you can customize your AutoCAD experience according to your preferences and workflow requirements.