How to edit array source object due to locked layer - AutoCad Civil

When editing the layer of an arrays source object the following warning message is displayed.  

 

Properties - Objects on Locked Layers
One or more selected objects is on a locked layer and cannot be updated.
Number of objects removed from selection set: 1

Causes:

This occurs if the arrayed objects and the source object are currently selected when attempting to edit the layer. 

 

 

Solution:

Press the Esc key to deselect the arrayed objects and then select only the source object. 

AutoCAD Plant 3D: How to create circular floor plate

First of all, you need to know that it is not possible to create perfectly circular floor plate in Plant 3D. 

It is possible to create an almost circular plate with the following steps:

1. Use the POLYGON command to create a polygon with enough sides so it appears to be a segmented circle.
2. Draw the plate using the Existing polyline option to select the polygon:

Why can't I activate a previous release of AutoCAD software - Solved

• 1. The license you own does not match the product you are trying to activate
• 2. Your Subscription contract expired since you upgraded
• 3. You own a license on Subscription, but are trying to activate a product more than three releases prior to the current release

There are several reasons why you might not be able to activate a previous version of Autodesk software. The top three are described here.

1. The license you own does not match the product you are trying to activate

First, confirm the type of license that you own, since it will determine the version(s) of Autodesk products that you can activate.

As Subscription Customer, you can access this information by logging into Subscription Center and selecting Contract Administration and then Coverage Report. This report will show you the number of seats per license that you own, the level of technical support that is available to you, and a list of licenses you purchased on Subscription.

If you are not a Subscription Customer, complete the license request form (attached below) to request additional information about the licenses that you own.

Second, review the guidelines below for using previous versions, based on the type of license you own.

Licenses purchased with Subscription

As a Subscription Customer, you can download and activate the latest release, or use previous versions, of most Autodesk products. You can activate one release of a product per license, purchased on Subscription. 

To access previous releases of product software that you are eligible to activate, log into Subscription Center and select Access your subscription benefits, then Downloads, then Download your product software. In the Previous release tab, you will see the software releases for which you are eligible to activate.

Licenses purchased without Subscription

Since you are not a Subscription Customer, you may only activate the license you purchased to use a specific release of Autodesk software.

2. Your Subscription contract expired since you upgraded

If are you no longer a Subscription Customer, you can activate only the latest release of AutoCAD that was available to you before your Subscription Contract expired. Once you upgrade and activate the latest release, you have 120 days to uninstall previous versions of AutoCAD from your systems.

A Practical Example:

In April 2010, you have two options:

1. Renew your Subscription by contacting your Autodesk Authorized Reseller for price quotations and assistance in placing orders for subscription
2. Upgrade to AutoCAD 2010 and within 120 days, remove AutoCAD 2009 from your system

3. You own a license on Subscription, but are trying to activate a product more than three releases prior to the current release

As a Subscription Customer, you can download and activate the latest release, or any of the three previous releases, of most Autodesk products. You can activate one release per license, purchased on Subscription. 

Autocad Civil 3D: Modify the Cutting Plane

When you create a section view, you determine the position of the cutting plane. The appearance of the resulting section line is controlled by the section view style.

Once the section has been created, you can grip edit the cutting plane similar to how you grip edit a polyline. When you modify the cutting plane, the section view updates to reflect the changes.

For example, in the exercise file you can see several views of a gear assembly. When you click to select the section lines, you see a number grips. You can use those grips to modify the cutting plane.

The grips look very similar to the grips you see when editing a polyline, and if you pause the cursor over a grip, you see an extended tooltip that shows the options available for modifying that particular grip.

How to mirror map materials in AutoCAD Civil

While creating a new material or editing an existing one, there is no option to mirror the material's image.

• The only options are Tile and None.

This functionality was available in AutoCAD 2010 and older versions.

Solution:

In prior releases, the Materials Tool Palette contained three repeat settings: Tile, Mirror, and None. 

To accomplish a mirror map of a material in AutoCAD 2011 or later:

• Create a copy of the image file.
• Open the second image file in a photo editor (Adobe Photoshop, GIMP, Windows Paint, etc.).
• Within the editor, flip the image.
• Import the flipped image back into AutoCAD.

Create an Area Plan in Autocad Civil 3D

1. Click Architecture tabRoom & Area panelArea drop-down  (Area Plan).
2. In the New Area Plan dialog, for Type, select an area scheme.
3. Select a level for the area plan view.
   If you select more than one level, Revit creates a separate area plan for each level and groups them by area scheme in the Project Browser.
4. To create unique area plan views, select Do not duplicate existing views.
   To create copies of existing area plan views, clear Do not duplicate existing views.
5. For Scale, select the area plan scale.
6. Click OK.
   Revit prompts you to automatically create area boundary lines associated with all external walls. 
7. Select one of the following:
   • Yes: Revit places the boundary lines along the exterior walls of a closed loop.
   • No: You sketch the area boundary lines.
   
   
   
   Tip: Revit cannot automatically create area boundary lines in external walls that are not closed in a loop.
   Tip: If the project includes a ruled curtain system within the exterior wall loop, you must sketch the area boundary, because ruled curtain systems are not walls
8. Add more area boundaries, as needed.