How to Turn Off Notifications in AutoCAD?

Disabling Notifications in AutoCAD

Managing notifications in AutoCAD can enhance your workflow by eliminating distractions. Here’s how to turn off notifications and pop-ups in AutoCAD 2025 effectively.

Step 1: Toggle Quick Properties

Quick Properties can be a source of unwanted notifications. To disable this feature, follow these steps:

1. Press CTRL + SHIFT + P on your keyboard. This key combination will toggle the Quick Properties feature on and off.
2. Ensure that the Quick Properties icon is not highlighted, indicating that it’s turned off.

Step 2: Adjust the QPMODE System Variable

The QPMODE system variable directly controls the behavior of Quick Properties:

1. Type QPMODE into the AutoCAD command line and press Enter.
2. Set the value to 0 to completely disable Quick Properties or -1 to disable it temporarily.
3. Press Enter to apply the changes.

Step 3: Silencing Sound Notifications

If sound alerts are part of the notifications you wish to silence, follow these instructions:

1. Right-click on the speaker icon located in your system tray.
2. From the context menu, select Sounds.
3. In the Sound control panel, navigate to the Sounds tab.
4. Click on the dropdown next to Sound Scheme and select No Sounds to eliminate any sound effects.

Step 4: Managing Proxy Notifications

Proxy notifications can also create interruptions during your design work. To manage or remove these notifications:

1. Access the command line and enter PROXYNOTICE.
2. Set the value to 0 to disable the Proxy Information messages.
3. Press Enter. This will prevent any proxy-related notifications from appearing while you work.

Step 5: Removing Proxy Objects

If you want to completely eliminate proxy objects from your drawings, do the following:

1. Use the command -EXPORTtoAUTOCAD to export your drawing without proxy objects.
2. Follow the prompts to save it as a standard AutoCAD file, ensuring that all proxy instances are removed.

FAQ

Q1: How do I restore notifications if I change my mind?
To restore notifications, repeat the steps above, but set the respective variables (like QPMODE and PROXYNOTICE) back to their default values (usually 1 or 2 for QPMODE).

Q2: Will disabling notifications affect my workflow?
Disabling notifications may streamline your workflow by reducing interruptions, but it could prevent you from receiving important alerts regarding your designs. Consider your needs carefully.

Q3: Can I customize which notifications to keep and which to disable?
AutoCAD allows limited customization of notifications. You can often turn off specific sounds or visual alerts, but some core notifications might remain. Check your settings regularly to tailor the experience to your liking.