AutoCAD 2005 & Windows 7

[Cu Buff 4Runner]

Newbee here, but long time AutoCAD user...

 

I recently got a new work computer with windows 7. Unfortunately our office is still using AutoCAD 2005 and won't upgrade. So far I have got most of the bugs worked out with the exception of the layer manager. The manager seems to have a mind of its own with regards to linetypes and colors. Some layers I can change the color some I can't and the same goes with linetypes. I can't find any rhyme or reason to the selection of what layers cause issues. I have a lisp to change the color by selecting an object on that layer & changing it through model space and it works fine, but it would be nice to have my manger back.

 

Any thoughts?

Thanks

[CJJ]

Have you tried running AutoCAD in compatibility mode?

 

(That comes with Pro and Ultimate editions, it's basically a virtual machine of Windows XP that you can use to run older applications, if they won't work under normal Win7)

 

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/features/windows-xp-mode.aspx

[Cu Buff 4Runner]

Have you tried running AutoCAD in compatibility mode?

 

(That comes with Pro and Ultimate editions, it's basically a virtual machine of Windows XP that you can use to run older applications, if they won't work under normal Win7)

 

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/features/windows-xp-mode.aspx

 

It will only run in XP compatability mode. I downloaded the xp virtual mode, but I don't like the memory allocation and having to reinstall the software. I think I would rather deal with windows 7 and use lisps instead of the manager to change layer properties.