How To Stop Video In AutoCAD?

Stopping Video Recordings in AutoCAD

When working with AutoCAD 2025, you may find yourself in situations where you need to record your screen or create a video of your design process. However, there will come a time when you want to stop this recording. This guide provides you with clear steps on how to effectively stop a video recording in AutoCAD.

Using the Action Recorder to Stop a Recording

1. Access the Context Menu: Right-click anywhere in the drawing area. This action brings up a context menu with various options.

2. Select Stop Option: Navigate through the options and find “Action Recorder.” Click on it, then choose “Stop” from the submenu. This will halt any ongoing recording associated with the Action Recorder.

3. Command Line Method: Alternatively, you can utilize the command line feature. Type actstop and press Enter. This command provides a quick way to stop a recording without navigating through menus.

Turning Off Dynamic Display in AutoCAD

While working in AutoCAD 2025, the dynamic display can often be distracting. To turn off dynamic input, follow these steps:

1. Toggle with F12: Press the F12 key on your keyboard. This will quickly toggle the Dynamic Input feature on or off, depending on your current setting.

2. Accessing Settings: If you want finer control, right-click on the Dynamic Input button located on the status bar. Choose “Settings” to customize what gets displayed when this feature is activated.

Recording Video in AutoCAD

If you are looking to create a video rather than just stopping a recording, follow these steps:

1. Enable the Animations Panel: Ensure that the Animations panel is visible under the Visualize tab. If not, right-click the Visualize tab and choose “Panels,” then select “Animations” to display it.

2. Begin a Navigation Command: Start any navigation command, such as 3DORBIT, to move within your AutoCAD workspace.

3. Initiate Video Recording: Click on the “Animations” panel and then choose “Animation Record.” This will initiate the recording of your actions as you navigate through your model.

4. Stop Recording: To halt the video recording, use the previous methods described for stopping recordings. You can either right-click and select Stop or enter the command actstop.

Cancelling or Stopping Commands in AutoCAD

If you find that you need to cancel any ongoing commands during your session:

1. Keyboard Shortcut: Press Ctrl+C on your keyboard. This command canceling shortcut is a quick way to stop any currently active command in AutoCAD.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I delete a recorded video from AutoCAD?
   To delete a recorded video, locate the file on your computer within the directory where it was saved. You can simply delete it using standard deletion methods. If recorded within AutoCAD, check the project files for any options to delete video files.

2. Can I pause a recording in AutoCAD?
   AutoCAD does not feature a built-in pause function for video recordings. You will need to stop the recording and begin a new one when ready.

3. What are red circles in AutoCAD and how do I remove them?
   Red circles in AutoCAD typically indicate wall cleanup issues. To address these, either adjust the wall settings to ensure they are not plotting or manually modify the design to eliminate the need for cleanup flags.