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Grip Problem

Grip Problem

Grip Problem

(OP)
I have exported a file from Microstation to AutoCad. Now when in A-Cad when I select an object, only one grip will appear. I have checked my settings and grips are enabled. What do I need to do to get my grips back. BTW this Auto-Cad 2000.
Thanks,
B.L.

RE: Grip Problem

If the object is a block, you have to enable "Grips within Blocks"

RE: Grip Problem

(OP)
I checked that already and that command is enabled as well. Still only one grip. I have de-enabled and backed out and then gone back enabled them again. Still no luck.

RE: Grip Problem

Are the entities blocks?
If not, what are they?
If so, and you explode them, are the entities objects that AutoCAD recognizes?

RE: Grip Problem

Hi bhl,

what kind of objects do You have? Blocks, groups...?

Here's a lisp for toggeling the grips in blocks:

(defun c:gb()
(setvar "gripblock" (abs(1- (getvar "gripblock"))))
)

Maybe it's better to save the *.dwg as a dxf-file

regards, Lothar

ADT 2004
ACAD 2002

RE: Grip Problem

(OP)
yes, the entities are exploded blocks and are recognizable. I am beginning to think that the file is corrupted. If I do a zoom all, the object dissappears not to be found. I have the same problems if I open the file directly as opposed to inserting as a block in another file. Anyway, I went ahead and scratchbuilt what I needed. It was quicker and less frustrating than dealing with a screwed up file. Thanks for the input guys.
B.L.

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