Mtext in AutoCAD 2010

[addesigns]

When I am in AutoCAD classic and use the MTEXT command I am able to change the text height for any line or letter. When I switch to ribbon and use the same command it does not allow the text height to change. How can i fix/solve this so it works on the ribbon?

[Spaj]

Hi

 

Check you're TextStyle does not have the height value set. If not set to 0 all text in that style will retain this preset height.

[Dadgad]

Sounds like your MTEXTTOOLBAR system variable value is set to 2 (the default value), as described in the screenshot, set it to 1.

[addesigns]

Thanks much. After a bit more of search I was able to fing the MTEXTTOOLBAR Syntax and change that to 1. Its strange that you cant change the height when you are in Ribbon mode unless you have that set to 1 so it brings up the awesome Classic editior box.

[addesigns]

Also, that screen shot, is that something I can find in AutoCAD. Ive been wanting a list of commands and system variables so i can have a greater understanding of commands.

[SLW210]

Should be in 2010, sysvdlg on command line or Express>Tools>System Variable Editor...

[Dadgad]

Thanks much. After a bit more of search I was able to fing the MTEXTTOOLBAR Syntax and change that to 1. Its strange that you cant change the height when you are in Ribbon mode unless you have that set to 1 so it brings up the awesome Classic editior box.

 

Glad that did the trick for you.

I figured that would be the fly in the ointment.

 

Sorry I didn't mention that you just needed to enter the system variable name at the commandline,

in order to query the current setting, and change it.

 

As SLW noted, the SYSVDLG command brings up this wonderful library of available system variables and their numerous options.

Once you get into the dialog box, do yourself a favor and use the SAVE button at the bottom of the dialog box

to save an .svf (system variable file), which will be a good thing to have at some time down the road.

In case you ever need to restore your personal favorite configuration, or load those settings onto another machine.

 

Spend an hour or two, flipping through the list on a day when you are so inclined and not time constrained.

You'll learn plenty. Just remember save your settings before you start monkeying around, and take notes of the variables you are changing,

in case you find a couple you want to change back.