Issue:
After selecting objects in AutoCAD and then executing a command, the
selection is cleared and the objects must be selected again to complete
the command. In some cases, the command may end or fail to execute
entirely.
Causes:
- The PICKFIRST system variable is set to 0 (zero).
Note: The PICKFIRST system variable controls whether objects
can be selected before (noun-verb selection) or after
(verb-noun) issuing a command.
- When using tools or commands from the ribbon, the QFLAGS variable is set to 0.
- The installation of AutoCAD or the AutoCAD user profile is corrupted.
Solution:
Do one or more of the following:
- On the command line in AutoCAD, type PICKFIRST and set the value to 1.
- On the command line in AutoCAD, type QAFLAGS and set the value to 0 (zero).
- Reset AutoCAD to defaults (see How to reset AutoCAD to defaults).
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