Properties dialog box 1

[dpatterson3]

My properties dialog box and command "properties" has just
disappeared. Can anyone tell me why?
I tired to load several .lsp routines into Autocad and
since then the command "properties" does not seem to exist?
Anyone?

 

[borgunit]

Try typing in _.Properties at the command line. If it does then the LISP routines have overwritten your command for properties. Make sure that you do not run the routines or redefine your properties command or if available, rewrite the lisp routine to use something like Property instead.

 

[dpatterson3]

I do not know how to reply to your response.
I don't believe this is the way...but..
I typed in _.properties and nothing happened.
Is there a way to unload .lsp routines?
How do I reinstall the command "properties" into
AutoCad 2000? When I type "appload"...there are about
20 to 30 lsp routines loaded. How do I get rid of them?
Obviously loading randow .lsp routines can foul everything
up.I should point out that only some of the routines work.
There is a .lsp routine "balloon" that I would like to use,
and it is loaded...but when I type "balloon" is does nothing. I do not know the proper procedure for loading
.lsp routines. Is there a book that spells this process out?
Thank you "borgunit" for your info and response.
And last but not least...how do I reply to a post response?
Thanks
Dave

 

[rKeyTek]

Try a general command ... like ...
(load lisp)

type the above in the prompt line and hit enter.
then the "ESC" keep.

Then try your properties.

hope that helps.


R.

 

[exit]

Hi Dave,
You type "_Properties" and nothing happend...?? Maybe everything is ok, but the dialogbox has slid outside??. Remove Your task-line in the Windows-system, and/or change the numbers of pixel on the monitor. Do You see the dialog box now?
That's anyone's guess
regards, Lothar

Win NT4.0 (SP6),
ACAD 2000i (SP2), ADT 3.0 (SP3),
ACAD 2002, ADT 3.3,
OCÈ 5200

 

[dpatterson3]

I want to thank all of the people who responded to my
question.
Unfortunately, none of the solutions worked.
I should point out that when I type in
properties in the command line..
it does not recognize the command.
I have one other question.
How do you save your menus from being overwritten?
I have set up the menus I want three times. And
three times I have lost them by overriding the file.
How do I guarantee that I can load another menu file that
has all my menus the way I want them without overwriting or destroying the orginal menu file?
Also how does one remove all .lsp files i.e. unload.
The help section states you cannot unload .lsp files.
Which seems a little silly...what if I want to have a session with no .lsp files...It must keep those files somewhere you can delete them...
Thanks again.
Dave

 

[smcadman]

"The help section states you cannot unload .lsp files.
Which seems a little silly...what if I want to have a session with no .lsp files...It must keep those files somewhere you can delete them...
Thanks again.
Dave"

Actually it isn't silly, if it loads a routine automatically, it is because you told it to load automaticaly, either by acad.lsp, acaddoc.lsp, or appload.

If your lisp routines are loaded by using "appload", the lisp routine should not load automatically unless it is in the "startup suite". If it is, just click on contents, pick the lisp routine, then remove. You will have to close ACAD down and restart it for this to take effect. (appload > contents > remove)
If you have your lisp routines in the support path, just type in (load "balloon&quot at the command line. (replace balloon with whatever lisp you want to load)

Flores

 

[borgunit]

Hi, I found this tidbit from Autodesk....

Issue


Following are two scenarios in which the Object Properties Manager window is not displayed.

Scenario #1

The Object Properties Manager window is not displayed anywhere on the screen when you use either the PROPERTIES command or the Properties toolbar button. The following error message is displayed on the command line:

Command: _properties Unknown command "PROPERTIES". Press F1 for help.

Scenario #2

The Object Properties Manager window is not displayed when you start a drawing session. The following error message is displayed on the command line:

Command: _properties Demand load failed due to missing module:
Name: AcadOPM
Description: AcadOPM
Module Path: E:\Program Files\ACAD2000\acopm.arx

Solution


These errors are related and can be resolved by using the following procedures.

Scenario #1

There are two possible explanations for this scenario.

Demand loading is not set to automatically load the source application for commands as needed. The DEMANDLOAD system variable should be set to 2 or 3 to enable this functionality.
Note: The DEMANDLOAD system variable is not available for AutoCAD LT

The source application for the command, acopm.arx, was found in the path and processed, but the file is corrupt. If the file might have become corrupt as the result of damage to the area on the hard disk where the file was saved. Run diagnostic software and repair the disk if you suspect this may be the cause. First delete the corrupt file, and then either copy a new acopm.arx from the Autodesk product installation CD or run setup again and choose the Reinstall option.
Scenario #2

There also are two possible explanations for this scenario.

The source application could be missing. Verify that the acopm.arx file is present on the system and located in the Support path. By default, this file is installed in the executable folder.
Problems in the registry may cause similar behavior. If you suspect a registry problem, uninstall your Autodesk program with the Add/Remove Programs applet in the Control Panel, and then reinstall it to a new location on the disk to avoid the registry problem from affecting the new installation.

 

[borgunit]

As far as menu's go. Make sure you always keep a backup of your custom menus. Next, AutoCAD keeps a collection of menu files when you create one. It starts with whatever.mnu (example). AutoCAD will compile this menu into a whatever.mns, whatever.mnr, and whatever.mnc. The ones that you are concerned with are .mnu and .mns. AutoCAD reads the .mns file for the menu. If it is missing, it will use the .mnu to rebuild the others. The two ways to ensure all files are up to date is to:
One way)
1) make copies of the mns files.
2) delete the whatever.mn*'s
3) add the whatever.mns (your customized one) back into the folder.
4) rename this one to whatever.mnu
Another way)
1) whenever you customize a menu, copy the .mns version of it and rename it to .mnu (overwritting the original .mnu)
2) this ensure that the "base menu" .mnu is up to date

I hope this makes some sense.

 

[dpatterson3]

Thank you for your comments.
borgunit, smcadman, exit, rkeytek.
I appreciate the time and effort.
I will try the several solutions.
This website is a great asset to AutoCad operators.

 

[dpatterson3]

To:
borgunit.
Thank you very much.
Your solution #2 worked perfectly.
As soon as I reloaded acopm.arx presto
properties are again well and functioning.
I do appreciate your suggestions.
I would suggest you become a teacher.
The world desperately needs you.
And I will make an effort to think before I leap.
Never too late I hope.
Best wishes.
Dave

 

[CADaver]

After re-reading my earlier post, I see that it was rude. I let a problem here in the office leak into my posting. Please accept my sincere apology. I was out of line.

 

[dpatterson3]

To: CADaver
Well, that makes two of us. I also apologize for reacting
in the manner I did. An old mans ego I guess. Being retired and umemployed seems to be taking its toll. It seems that the administrators of this web site are wiser than both of us by removing our responses.
Good luck to you.
Dave