File and Layer Sort Problem
Posted By Mike Williams on January 26, 2009
File and Layer Sort ProblemHave you ever had a problem with your layers or files not being listed in alphabetical order?
When you come across this problem, the solution is found in the system variable MAXSORT.
MAXSORT sets the maximum number of files, layers or block names that are sorted. If the total number of items exceeds this value, no items are sorted.
The default value (in AutoCAD Architecture 2009) is 1000. This may vary across versions. I found out about this variable several years ago when I exceeded the set value (I’m pretty sure the default was much lower at the time) and my files would not sort. I had several hundred files and it was driving me crazy attempting to locate the file I wanted.
These days, with such a high default value, most people may never encounter any problems. But in the event that the default gets changed, you will know what to do.
You may also want to change the value on a colleague’s computer as a prank, and after seeing them suffer for a little while, go and save the day with your infinite wisdom. This is especially fun with the office know-it-all. Let me know how that goes if you choose to try it.
Hope you find this tip helpful. Please let me know how I can help you be more productive and feel free to forward this email to your friends and colleagues.
Mike
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Mike Williams
Michael E. Williams has been using AutoCAD since Release 2.1. He's been providing AutoCAD drafting, training and consulting to the Architectural, Industrial, and Engineering communities for over 20 years. Mike has trained entire drafting departments of a Fortune 500 companies and held classes and seminars for Architects, Engineers and Contractors. He's taken people with zero experience, training or knowledge of drafting, architecture or CAD and turned them into highly productive and knowledgeable drafting professionals. As owner and operator of Michael E. Williams Computer Graphics, he has personally drafted on thousands of projects for hundreds of clients. The tips and tricks he teaches come from personal experience and a pursuit of efficiency and productivity in a production environment. Mike lives in Lake Charles, Louisiana with his wife Tanya and their three girls (Alex, Kate and Eden).Comments
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Przykro,ale nie znam angielskiego!
Pozdrawiam.
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autocadtipoftheday Reply:
January 29th, 2009 at 11:53 am
which (according to http://translate.google.com) means “But I do not know English!” in Polish.
My response is: przetłumaczyć używając http://translate.google.com
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Thank you so much for the info.
It is very helpful !!
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please send me more short keys of autocad
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Mike,
Keep up the great job. I really enjoy receiving your tips.
Regards,
Richard
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I really wanted basic in auto cad i am still learning.
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