How to Turn Off Proxy Information in AutoCAD?

Disabling Proxy Information in AutoCAD

Understanding Proxy Information

Proxy information in AutoCAD refers to objects that are created by third-party applications and may not be recognizable if the corresponding software is not available. This can lead to notifications and prompts each time you open a drawing containing such objects. Managing these notifications effectively can enhance your workflow.

Step-by-Step Guide to Turn Off Proxy Information

1. Access the Command Interface:
   Open your AutoCAD application. Look for the command line interface, typically found at the bottom of the screen. This interface allows you to enter various commands directly.

2. Set the PROXYNOTICE Variable:

   • Type PROXYNOTICE into the command line and press Enter.
   • When prompted to enter a value, type 0 and press Enter again. This action will disable the display of the Proxy Information messages. After you perform this step, you will no longer receive notifications regarding proxy objects when you open files.
3. Verifying Your Changes:
   To ensure that your changes have been successfully implemented:
   • Again, type PROXYNOTICE in the command line.
   • Press Enter. The system should return a value of 0, confirming that notifications are turned off.

Managing Proxy Graphics

In addition to disabling proxy notifications, you might also want to manage proxy graphics. Proxy graphics serve as visual placeholders for certain objects.

1. Check Proxy Graphics Setting:

   • Open the command line.
   • Type PROXYGRAPHICS and hit Enter.
   • If the value is 0, no proxy images are embedded in your current drawing. To enable proxy graphics, repeat the command and set it to 1 if desired.
2. Save Your Drawing:
   Whenever you make changes, ensure to save your file. This preserves your current settings and applies them to the drawing.

Removing Proxy Objects

If you want to permanently remove proxy objects from your drawing:

1. Using the -EXPORTtoAUTOCAD Command:
   • Type -EXPORTtoAUTOCAD in the command line and press Enter.
   • Follow the on-screen prompts to export your drawing as a new file without proxy objects. This method effectively cleanses your drawing of proxy-related complications.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Can I still work with proxy objects after turning off notifications?
Yes, you can still work with proxy objects even if notifications are disabled. However, you may not be aware of their presence unless you re-enable notifications.

Q2: Will turning off proxy information affect my drawings?
No, turning off proxy information simply suppresses the notifications and messages. Your drawings will remain unchanged; this only impacts how you receive alerts about proxy objects.

Q3: How can I check which proxy objects are in my drawing?
To identify proxy objects, you can either check the properties of objects individually or use the PROXY command which provides a summary of proxy objects present in your drawing.