Hmmm.īut wait, there’s more! Bonus tip! Multiple cursors Of course, once you choose a different Windows pointer, it applies to all applications. Other cursors you could try include pen_rm.cur and aero_link_xl.cur … or perhaps a custom cursor. Your AutoCAD cursor is now easier to see! Although you might want to increase the PICKBOX value. In the Browse dialog box, click cross_il.Click Save As and specify a name that’s a version of your current pointer scheme.Navigate to the Windows Mouse Properties dialog box (Start > Control Panel > Mouse > Pointers tab).This makes AutoCAD use the Windows pointer. Set the CURSORTYPE system variable to 1 (on).(You did read the Help topic … right?)īut did you realize that you can choose any Windows pointer by defining a new pointer scheme? I’m sure when you read about the CURSORTYPE system variable in the Help topic, New AutoCAD Commands and System Variables Reference, you thought “well, whoop dee doo” and went on to the next item. But AutoCAD 2017 introduced a new system variable that provides a way to use the Windows cursor rather than the AutoCAD crosshairs. You might not think there’s much to say about AutoCAD cursors. “I’d like a cursor without the box in the middle ….”.“Could you please make an option for a darker cursor?”.

“The crosshairs can be confused with existing geometry, please ….”.(Yes, we read them all-and do our best to respond directly.) Some recent customer requests inspired me for this week’s tips. These are kinda fun.įirst, you should know that, every day, the AutoCAD engineering team receives a variety of suggestions, requests for help, and reports of problems. While Lynn’s still on vacation recharging her boundless energy, I thought I’d share some more tips with you.

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