How to Turn Off Mark in AutoCAD?

How to Turn Off Marks in AutoCAD

If you’re finding that distracting symbols or annotations are cluttering your views in AutoCAD, removing them can improve your workflow. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to disable various marks, including annotation alerts and constraints.

Steps to Remove Symbols in AutoCAD

1. Clear Annotation Alerts:

   • Right-click on the symbol or alert you wish to remove.
   • Select the option “Clear Label Text Override” to remove any custom text associated with the symbol.
2. Disable AEC Drafting Options:
   • Type OPTIONS in the command line and press Enter.
   • Navigate to the AEC Editor tab in the Options dialog.
   • Uncheck the “Drafting” box to turn off these alerts completely.
   • Close the dialog to apply the changes.

Turning Off Object Highlighting

1. Access Options:

   • Right-click anywhere in the drawing area.
   • Select “Options” from the context menu.
2. Modify Selection Preferences:
   • Go to the “Selection” tab.
   • Uncheck “Highlight selected objects” to disable the highlight effect on selections.

Hiding Constraints in AutoCAD

1. Using the Parametric Tab:

   • Navigate to the Parametric tab in the top menu.
   • Locate the Geometric panel and click on “Show/Hide”.

2. Select Constrained Objects:

   • Click on the objects that have constraints and press Enter.
   • Choose “Hide” to conceal the constraints or “Show” to display them again as needed.
3. Resetting Constraints:
   • If you prefer, select “Reset” to revert the settings to the original state without constraints.

Disabling the Blue Dot and Yellow Exclamation Mark

1. Remove the Blue Dot:

   • Press F4 on your keyboard (or fn + F4 on Mac) to toggle the 3D Object Snap function.
   • Alternatively, type 3DOSNAP in the command line, select Enter, and set the option to Disable.
2. Turn Off the Annotation Monitor:
   • Type ANNOMONITOR in the command line.
   • Set its value to 0 to deactivate the alert notifications related to annotations.

Adjusting Selection Settings

1. Change Selection Behavior:

   • Click on the Application menu (the A in the top-left corner) and choose “Options”.
   • Under the “Selection” tab, find "Use Shift to add to selection" and uncheck it.
2. Finalizing Changes:
   • Click “OK” to close the Options window and apply the new selection settings.

Resetting AutoCAD Settings

1. Open Preferences:

   • Click on the AutoCAD menu, and select “Preferences”.
2. Application Reset:
   • Under the Application tab, find the “Reset Application Options” button.
   • Click on “Reset AutoCAD” to restore default settings.

FAQ

What does the blue dot signify in AutoCAD?
The blue dot represents grips for objects. These grips allow for easy modification and manipulation of entities in your drawing.

How can I view constraints in AutoCAD LT?
AutoCAD LT does not support the creation of constraints, but you can view and edit existing constraints within your drawings.

Is there a way to hide all marks simultaneously?
Currently, there is no one-click option to hide all marks simultaneously. You would need to address each mark type (such as annotations and constraints) using the specific settings and options as outlined above.