In AutoCAD, highlighting objects is a common practice to make them stand out and easily identifiable. However, there may be instances where you want to unhighlight or remove the highlight from certain objects. This article will guide you through the different methods to accomplish this in AutoCAD.
Method 1: Using the Escape Key
The simplest way to unhighlight objects in AutoCAD is by using the Escape key on your keyboard. Pressing the Escape key cancels any active commands or selections, including highlighting. This method works well when you have just highlighted an object and want to remove the highlight without performing any additional actions.
Method 2: Using Selection Options
If you have multiple objects highlighted and want to selectively remove the highlight from specific objects, you can use AutoCAD’s selection options:
- Remove Individual Objects: To remove the highlight from individual objects, hold down the Shift key on your keyboard and left-click on each object that you want to unhighlight. The selected objects will be deselected and their highlights will be removed.
- Remove All Objects: To remove the highlight from all selected objects at once, type “RE” (short for “Remove”) in the command line and press Enter.
AutoCAD will prompt you to select all objects or specific ones. Choose “All” to remove highlights from all selected objects simultaneously.
- Clear Selection Set: If you have completed your work with a particular selection set and wish to clear it entirely, type “C” (short for “Clear”) in the command line and press Enter. This action will clear all selected objects’ highlights instantly.
Method 3: Using Quick Select
If you have a complex drawing with numerous objects and want to unhighlight specific objects based on certain properties, AutoCAD’s Quick Select feature can be a powerful tool. Here’s how you can use it:
- Access Quick Select: Type “QSELECT” in the command line and press Enter. The Quick Select dialog box will appear.
- Select Object Type: In the Quick Select dialog box, choose the object type from the “Object type” drop-down menu.
For example, if you want to unhighlight all circles, select “Circle” from the list.
- Specify Property Filter: To narrow down your selection further, specify property filters such as color, layer, linetype, etc., in the “Properties” tab of the Quick Select dialog box.
- Unhighlight Objects: Once you have set your filters, click on the “OK” button to select all objects that match your criteria. Then right-click and choose “Remove Highlight” from the context menu to unhighlight those objects.
Method 4: Using Lasso Selection
If you have visually highlighted objects using AutoCAD’s lasso selection method and want to remove their highlights, follow these steps:
- Select Objects: Use the lasso selection method (click and drag) to select all objects that are currently highlighted.
- Delete Highlighted Objects: Once you have selected all highlighted objects using the lasso selection, press the Delete key on your keyboard. This action will delete both the selected objects and their highlights simultaneously.
By utilizing any of these methods, you can easily unhighlight objects in AutoCAD. Whether you need to remove a single object’s highlight or clear an entire selection set, AutoCAD provides various options to suit your needs.