layers not regenerating correctly

[Bennymac777]

I just purchased AutoCAD 2012. I am having issues with the layer controls. for example, I make a new layer in the layer properties box. I then assigned it a color, line type and make sure it is on. When I go back to the drawing in the model space the color is not changed, same with the line type and the layer is frozen.

 

I don't know what is going on. I have tried to regenerate the drawing, switch to the layout tabs and back. Nothing seems to work but one thing. I go up into my ribbon where the layer properties are and nothing is changed as I have defined it in the layers properties box. Once I change it in the ribbon it applies to the drawing.

 

Is there a variable that I am missing with the new version or what is going on?

[designerstuart]

maybe could be VISRETAIN?

[Bennymac777]

VISRETAIN is only related to the xref dependent layers. I wish it was something this easy. I am just so used to working out of the layers properties box. I think I may have to start working out of the ribbon unless someone helps me here.

[SLW210]

Try using AutoCAD Classic workstation mode. Might be a bug or Autodesk forcing everyone to the Ribbon.

 

UPDATE: Did a quick search at Autodesk lots of complaints for Layer problems on 2012.

 

Either use the CLASSICLAYER command, or set LAYERDLGMODE to 0 (zero) was some suggestions.

 

Seems graphics cards certified for

 

What are your computer specs?

[Bennymac777]

This variable worked, thank you.