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AutoCAD mtext underlines everything under windows XP

AutoCAD mtext underlines everything under windows XP

AutoCAD mtext underlines everything under windows XP

(OP)
We've just recently upgraded to Windows XP and now my AutoCAD underlines everything or nothing in mtext. Is there a solution to this?

Thanks in advance,

dglthrawn

RE: AutoCAD mtext underlines everything under windows XP

I'm guessing you are using R2000 ~ it was a known issue and the only resolution was to upgrade to a later version

RE: AutoCAD mtext underlines everything under windows XP

(OP)
No. Unfortunately it's AutoCAD LT 97. Old, I know, but I don't have a choice at the moment.

Operating System: Windows XP SP2
CAD Package: AutoCAD LT 97

RE: AutoCAD mtext underlines everything under windows XP

What you are seeing is a bug in the multi-line text editor.  To my knowledge, the problem also existed to the 2000 version, but not in the 2006.  I do not know about the 2004 version.  There is a solution, it may not be a great fix, but it is a fix.  It uses the MTEXTED variable in AutoCAD and it's this variable that tells AutoCAD what to use for a multi-line text editor.  Simply change the editor to be used to something other than the internal ACAD editor and you will be able to edit the underlining as you wish.

This link provides the very simple process to change the editor. Changing it back is even easier if that is what you wish to do.
http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/ps/item?siteID=123112&;id=2886181&linkID=9240617

RE: AutoCAD mtext underlines everything under windows XP

(OP)
Many thanks. That's sorted me out.

Operating System: Windows XP SP2
CAD Package: AutoCAD LT 97

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