Welcome to this tutorial on how to turn on cycling in AutoCAD. Cycling is a powerful feature that allows you to cycle through objects that are stacked on top of each other. This can be extremely useful when working with complex drawings or when you need to select specific objects quickly.
So, let’s dive into the steps to enable cycling:
Step 1: Access the Options Dialog Box
To begin, click on the “File” tab located in the top left corner of the AutoCAD window. From the drop-down menu, select “Options”. This will open the Options dialog box.
Step 2: Navigate to the Selection Tab
Within the Options dialog box, locate and click on the “Selection” tab. This tab is where you can customize various selection settings in AutoCAD.
Step 3: Enable Cycling
In the Selection tab, you will find an option called “Enable Cycling”. Check this box to enable cycling functionality in AutoCAD.
Note: Enabling cycling will allow AutoCAD to cycle through objects based on their draw order. Objects with higher draw orders will be selected first when using selection methods such as clicking or using a selection window.
Step 4: Configure Cycling Settings (Optional)
If desired, you can further customize how cycling behaves by adjusting its settings. There are two options available:
- Cycle Display Order: When enabled, this option ensures that cycling follows the display order of objects regardless of their draw order.
- Cycle Transparency: If checked, cycling also considers transparent objects during selection.
To configure these options:
Within the Options dialog box, go to the “Selection” tab and click on the “Options” button. This will open the Selection Cycling Options dialog box. Here, you can toggle the desired settings on or off.
Step 5: Apply and Save Changes
After adjusting the cycling settings to your preference, click on the “Apply” button to apply the changes without closing the Options dialog box. If you are satisfied with your changes, click on “OK” to save and close the Options dialog box.
Tip: You can always revisit these settings later by following Steps 1 and 2.
Congratulations! You have successfully turned on cycling in AutoCAD. Now you can take advantage of this powerful feature to navigate through complex drawings more efficiently.
Remember that cycling is just one of many features in AutoCAD that can enhance your workflow. Take some time to explore other customization options and tools available within this powerful software.
Happy designing!