How to Fix Lagging Mouse Movement in AutoCAD
Posted By Mike Williams on July 7, 2009
How to Fix Lagging Mouse Movement in AutoCADThis tip may not apply to everyone, but if it applys to you,I know this is going to make your day. Many useres have complained about their mouse having a delay in AutoCAD. This is not only very frustrating, but it also kills productivity. If you are using Windows Vista, here’s a solution that may fix your problem (you will need to be logged in with ADMINISTRATOR privileges:
- Click your START Button and then right click on COMPUTER and select PROPERTIES
- On the left side of the dialog box, under TASKS, select ADVANCED SYSTEM SETTINGS (you will probably have to approve permission)
- Click the SETTINGS button located under the PERFORMANCE heading (located in the Advanced Tab)
- Under the VISUAL EFFECTS tab, select CUSTOM and then UNCHECK “Enable Desktop Composition” and select APPLY
That should do it. If it doesn’t fix the problem, or if you notice other problems, you can always go back the the Visual Effects Tab and select “Let Windows choose what’s best for my computer” to set it back to the default.
I know this was a answer to prayer for me. I hope it helps you also.
Mike
P.S. To order my in-depth AutoCAD Video Training Course, go to http://autocadforeveryone.com/a3eblg/
P.P.S. One of our subscribers, Shaun Endersby, added this information for those of you using Windows XP that may be helpful:
Something similar happened to me using XP with AutoCAD 2008, 2009 & 2010 where the mouse stutters across the screen, commands or coordinates entered are in the wrong order or not appearing and the reason – I’d simply undocked the command line to gain screen space. Re-docking the command line and the problem was solved! Took a while to realize the problem but it really was that simple.
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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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I have been experiencing “mouse lag” when I select objects in AutoCAD MEP 2009. When I select objects, the cursor will freeze for a moment or three as if it is counting the objects one at a time. It seems that the more I select, the longer it takes for the cursor to “catch up” and move again. I tried your tip, but I didn’t have the “Enable Desktop Composition” option. I have Windows XP Professional x64 edition. Any ideas? Thank you.
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Mike Williams Reply:
July 7th, 2009 at 12:55 pm
Hey Ed,
It’s been so long since I’ve used XP. Basically what we are doing is turning off some of the special effects windows likes to add to dialog boxes and such. I’m sure there is a way to do that in XP, but I have not personally experimented with it.
Mike Williams
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The P.P.S saved my life, much apreciated, thanks!
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HI
THE TRAIN’G CD’S ARE UPDATED TO REFLECT THE NEWEST RELEASE OF AUTOCAD ARCHITECTURAL VERSION 2009 OR 2010 ?
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HI
ALSO, THE SUPPORT SITE WHICH IS GIVEN IN YOUR INTRO DOES NOT WORK DID YOU CHANGE THE SITE ADDRESS?
support@AutoCADforEveryone.com, google can not fined such site?
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Mike Williams Reply:
November 22nd, 2009 at 8:07 am
The videos are for AutoCAD, not AutoCAD Architecture. I may be adding them at a later date. Also, the email address for support should work. You may want to try it again.
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Ahhhhh! Finally!! Thanks a lot!
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Saved me, i just installed Win 7 on a brand new Intel x-25 34nm SSD and this was driving me nuts….
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OMG.you saved my day!
been searching for possible solutions all over and this was the simplest, most effective way! Thanks!!
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Cheers man. Been going nuts with the mouse lag.
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Mike Williams Reply:
March 8th, 2010 at 12:17 pm
Happy to help Matt
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Tip was incredible, thanks a lot. It will save a lot of time.
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Makes a big difference. Thanks.
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the P.P.S saved my sanity and the purchase of a new processor. thank you wery wery much.
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Solved my problem…thanx a lot! Genius ….
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I was searching for flashing line, cursor flash, and finally stumbled across your solution! You da man!
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