Can't "let go" of placed library object.

[Anonymous]

Hi,

After I place a library object, the library tool won't stop. I have to hit the esc key to force the tool to unload itself.
If I have a marquee, then I have to hit esc twice and loose the marquee before I can stop the library tool.

I checked, in AC12 it stops after a single placement. Can this be changed somewhere?
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[Karl Ottenstein]

snapcrackle wrote:
Hi,

After I place a library object, the library tool won't stop. I have to hit the esc key to force the tool to unload itself.
If I have a marquee, then I have to hit esc twice and loose the marquee before I can stop the library tool.

I checked, in AC12 it stops after a single placement. Can this be changed somewhere?
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What do you mean by "stop" and "unload"? The object tool (like any tool) will remain the active tool until you either (a) select a different tool, or (b) press Esc enough to switch to the arrow tool.

[Anonymous]

OK. Esc is the new normal behavior.
Look back at AC12, when you place an object, the tool automatically deactivates after a single placement.
You are immediately free to do anything else without resorting to esc sequences.

Thanks,
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[Karl Ottenstein]

snapcrackle wrote:
OK. Esc is the new normal behavior.
Look back at AC12, when you place an object, the tool automatically deactivates after a single placement.
You are immediately free to do anything else without resorting to esc sequences.

Still not sure what you're talking about. The behavior is/has been how I described in every version since 6.5 when I started using AC. Just checked 12, and it is the same there - object tool stays active with current object, ready to place another copy.

Maybe it has something to do with which object you're placing? Or else I still do not understand what behavior you are seeing....

Cheers,
Karl

[Nick Schat]

I suspect you mean that the object outline hangs on the cursor each time you place an object?
Check your setting in the Work Environment, On-Screen Options and turn off the 'Show Ghost Bounding Box of Objects'

Hope this solves your problem.

Regards

[Anonymous]

Bingo Nick,

Thanks, that behavior was bugging me all out of proportion.
Now I have to play with the other WE On-Screen Options, mm...

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