How To Stop Highlighting Objects In AutoCAD?

Understanding Highlighting in AutoCAD

When working in AutoCAD, highlighting can be a helpful feature, but sometimes it may become overwhelming or distracting. If you’re looking to stop or adjust the highlighting of objects while working in AutoCAD, here are detailed steps for effective management.

Disabling Highlighting in AutoCAD

To turn off highlighting in AutoCAD, follow these steps:

1. Access the Options Menu:

   • Locate the AutoCAD menu in the top left corner or use the Menu Bar.
   • Click on Options from the drop-down menu.

2. Navigate to the Selection Tab:

   • Once in the Options dialog, find and select the Selection tab.
   • Here, you will find options that pertain to object highlighting and selection previews.

3. Adjust Visual Effects:

   • Look for settings related to Visual Effects.
   • Uncheck options such as Command Preview and Property Preview. This helps minimize the automatic highlighting during selection.
4. Apply Changes:
   • Click OK to save your adjustments and close the Options dialog.

Managing Selection Cycling

Sometimes highlighting is linked to the selection cycling feature. To manage this:

1. Input the Command:

   • Type SELECTIONCYCLING into the command line and press Enter.
2. Toggle Settings:
   • Enter 0 to disable selection cycling or 2 to enable its display window. This provides a clearer view during selections without unnecessary highlighting.

Changing Highlight Settings

If you prefer to modify how objects are highlighted instead of completely turning them off, use the following method:

1. Right-Click in the Drawing Area:

   • Perform a right-click in the area where your objects are displayed.

2. Select Options:

   • Choose Options from the context menu.
3. Modify Preview Settings:
   • Under the Selection tab, see options that allow you to enable or disable previews of selected objects. Make sure to adjust these according to your preference.

Resetting AutoCAD Preferences

If settings have been changed and you want to return to the default settings:

1. Open Preferences:

   • From the AutoCAD menu, click Preferences or type OPTIONS.

2. Find the Application Tab:

   • Select the Application tab.
3. Reset Options:
   • Click on the Reset Application Options button, and confirm by clicking Reset AutoCAD. This will revert any current custom settings.

FAQs

Q1: How can I highlight text in AutoCAD?
To highlight text, right-click on the text item, then navigate to Editor Settings and choose Text Highlight Color to enable it.

Q2: Why does my AutoCAD cursor appear red and green?
The red dot next to your cursor signifies that you are in recording mode. It is an indicator of an active command or recording session within the AutoCAD environment.

Q3: How do I select a block without highlighting?
To select a block without triggering the highlight feature, adjust your selection settings under the Options menu in the Selection tab, ensuring that object previews and highlights are turned off before making a selection.