How To Remove Proxy Entity In AutoCAD?

Understanding Proxy Entities in AutoCAD and Their Removal

Proxy entities in AutoCAD serve as stand-ins for custom objects that have been created using add-on applications, which may not be available in the current working environment. When these custom objects are not accessible, users encounter proxy entities that can affect drawing functionality. If you need to remove these proxy entities from your drawing, follow the step-by-step process outlined below.

Step 1: Inspect Your Drawing

Before initiating the removal of proxy entities, inspect the drawing to identify any existing proxy objects. You can do this by attempting to select the entities. If they are proxy entities, you will usually receive information indicating their proxy status.

Step 2: Adjust Proxy Graphics Settings

To begin the removal process, it is essential to adjust the proxy graphics settings. This allows you to view the proxy entities as standard graphics.

1. Open your drawing in AutoCAD.
2. Type PROXYGRAPHICS into the command line.
3. Press Enter and set the value to 1 to enable proxy graphics.
4. Save your drawing.

Step 3: Download and Install Object Enablers

To remove proxy entities effectively, you may need Object Enablers that correspond to the original applications that created those entities. Follow these steps:

1. Navigate to the Autodesk website.
2. Search for the specific Object Enablers related to your version of AutoCAD (e.g., AutoCAD 2025).
3. Download and install the relevant enablers. This will allow you to save the proxy objects as standard AutoCAD entities.

Step 4: Open the Drawing in the Source Application

If you still have access to the software that created the original objects, open the drawing in that application. Here, you can perform conversions or edits directly to the custom entities.

1. Open the application related to the proxy entity.
2. Load the drawing containing the proxy objects.
3. Make necessary changes to the drawing or save it in a compatible format.

Step 5: Save Back in AutoCAD

After editing the drawing in the source application, return to AutoCAD:

1. Open the edited drawing.
2. Save it again to ensure that changes are applied, converting proxy entities into standard AutoCAD objects.

Step 6: Verify Removal of Proxy Entities

Once you have saved your changes:

1. Use the command line to recheck for proxy entities.
2. Type PROXYGRAPHICS again and confirm that the value is 0, which indicates that no proxy graphics are present.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What happens if I can’t find the Object Enabler for my specific version of AutoCAD?
If you cannot locate the Object Enabler for your version, consider upgrading to the latest version of AutoCAD or check the Autodesk forums for alternative solutions or updates.

2. Can I disable proxy graphics if I don’t want to see them anymore?
Yes, to disable proxy graphics, simply type PROXYGRAPHICS into the command line, enter 0, and save your drawing. This will prevent proxy graphics from displaying in future views.

3. Is it possible to convert proxy entities back into their original custom objects?
Yes, if the Object Enabler corresponding to the original application is installed and you have access to it, you can save the proxy entities back as their original custom objects when the application is available.