Expert: Bill DeShawn - 9/25/2007

Question
Bill, My AutoCAD selection has overnight, gone backwards.
Previously when I wanted to edit text I double clicked on it, now I have to go through modify menu.
I cannot use delete on my keyboard to erase any more.
When I double click on an object the modify properties box no longer pop’s up.
When I select an object it’s layer doesn’t display in the layer dropdown box.
When I want to select multiple objects I now have to hold down the shift key.
All these things and few more all happened at the same time so it seams there is some option I have inadvertently activated.
Is there some (probably obvious) option I have deactivated?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.  

Answer
Luke:
change your PICKADD system variable to 1

Also, change your PICKFIRST system variable to 1.  Of course if this isn't set, your delete key will be useless.

In options, depending on the version you have, you may or may not have the option to enable and disable Windows Accelerator keys.  Check to see that you have Windows accelerator keys selected.


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