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I can’t select objects then press del in AutoCAD!

November 29, 2010 by Edwin Prakoso 45 Comments

Have you ever find your AutoCAD doesn’t feels right when you select objects? You select them, press delete, move, mirror, etc the objects still stay. You select the objects, the layer toolbar still showing current layer. And after you select objects, the properties palette may still showing no selection.

I see this problem occurs many times, and I’m not sure how, even AutoCAD LT users also have this problem. It is not common that system variables just changed like that. Usually some poor programming routines change the system variables and don’t restore it back. AutoCAD LT doesn’t support programming, and I’m sure the user doesn’t use any macro, so it must be something else cause it.

It is a very simple problem. What’s described above is showing that you are using noun/verb selection. You select the object first, then you activate the modify tool. The system variable that control this has changed, so it won’t allow you to do that. The only way you modify object is activating the modify tool first, then select the object(s).

To restore the system variable, you only need to type PICKFIRST in command line then change it to 1. Or you can open AutoCAD option, in selection tab, activate noun/verb selection.

Noun_Verb_Selection

If your AutoCAD working fine now, I strongly suggest you to backup all system variables and use it in emergency situation. Have you done it?

Read how you can backup AutoCAD system variables here.

About Edwin Prakoso

I work as a Solution Consultant in Datech Solutions, Tech Data Indonesia. I've been using AutoCAD since R14 and Revit since Revit Building 9. I occasionally write for AUGIWorld magazine and I am also active in Autodesk discussion forum. I'm a member of Autodesk Expert Elite, an appreciation for individuals who give contributions to the Autodesk community.
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Nipn
Nipn
4 years ago

Good Job…

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Deborah Akemi
Deborah Akemi
6 years ago

Nice work, it helped me a lot! Thank you so much!

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Deborah Akemi
Deborah Akemi
6 years ago

Really helped me, thank you!

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naregs
naregs
6 years ago

it heleped me
really thanks

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Kaye
Kaye
7 years ago

Thank you very much Sir. This really helps me a lot.

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Suzie
Suzie
7 years ago

Thank you.
I’ve had this happen once before but I had forgotten how to fix it.

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Hani
Hani
7 years ago

Great job. It helped

Thanks

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ISMAIL HAFEE P.A
ISMAIL HAFEE P.A
7 years ago

Thanx google for help me. i was solved my problem with google through. once again thank you very much.

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