We cannot imagine our work without using computers anymore, but on the other hand, sometimes they can also give us very hard time. A certain software bug is a real “nerve eater”. And no software is immune to it. So, also in AutoCAD we find these annoying bugs! One of them can move solid object away from its grips! That means, grips are on the right place, but the object seems to be blown out in space. If we have more of such objects, then the drawing really looks “exploded”.

To correct such issue, you can edit any of the solid parameters in Properties palette or simply move a grip. The solid object will jump back to where it should be. Then you can restore the edited value back to previous one. But what if your drawing has 100 or more such objects? Then your nerves are likely to “explode”. But we can help you here with a simple dvb procedure until Autodesk removes the bug.

- Download (see below) the file “Grips_Solid_Corrector.dvb” and save it in a certain folder.
- Use the VBALOAD command to load the dvb file and VBARUN to “make the corrections happen”.
The procedure will correct and reposition all displaced solid objects in your drawing! Your nerves are saved! 
Oh, do not forget! All DVB programs need VBA enabler running. You can get it for free from Autodesk webpage:
http://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad/downloads/caas/downloads/content/download-the-microsoft-visual-basic-for-applications-module-vba.html

Maybe you haven't tried rendering in AutoCAD, but it can give pretty cool results. Since AutoCAD 2007 the well-known Mental Ray render engine is built in AutoCAD. It is the same render engine as in 3ds max (if you do not change it there to even more popular V-Ray). It means, that AutoCAD render capabilities are quite strong, but on the other hand, not so simple to set up.

You must have some special knowledge to fill in right values in right parameter boxes. Therefore, Autodesk was seeking for a solution, that would make life easier for simple users. They came up with a technique using physically-based rendering and it is implemented in AutoCAD 2016. It simulates reality using principles of physics and therefore requires less settings for good results. That is true – it is more simple to use and it gives good results!

But if you want better results, similar to what Mental ray was capable, then you maybe will not be 100% satisfied with new render engine. Mental ray did require more knowledge, but it also offered more choice.

If you want it back in AutoCAD 2016, simply type in the variable RENDERENGINE and set it to 0. When the RENDERENGINE system variable is set to 0, the mental ray rendering engine and workflows are enabled.
That way you can go on rendering as you were used to in previous releases.

Our AutoCAD experts are very enthusiastic when it comes to exploring the depths of AutoCAD. Finding the right solution means thorough brainstorming, communicating with Autodesk experts and sometimes even our own programing.
And what if is a bug? Well…Then it is good to know that it is a bug (confirmed by Autodesk), so you do not loose time searching around for a solution. We will try to list them and suggest workarounds if possible…

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