With the Object Enabler installed, you can both view and manipulate the Civil 3D objects – and regardless of the proxy setting when the file was saved. Step 2: Verify that you can see Proxy Objects Type Op in the Command line and press Enter to open the CAD Options dialog box. There will be no download unless the object enabler incurred an update. For example, AutoCAD 2014 has an ACA/MEP object enabler download because the object enabler received a bug fix. AutoCAD 2012 does not have a download because the object enabler for it was never updated. That's why I saw the 2017 ACA Object Enabler - it was actually a patch.
Issue
You regularly receive files from AutoCAD Civil 3D and often need to view and manipulate 3D objects in these drawings.
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Autocad Civil 3d Object Enabler 2018
Solution
Step 1: Download and install the Civil Option Enabler
1. The Civil Object Enabler allows you to open and complete work in 3D drawings that originate from AutoCAD Civil 3D. You can download it for free directly from Autodesk for the version of Civil 3D you're working with:
The AutoCAD Proxy system only allows viewing Civil 3D objects – and then only if the file was saved with the proxies turned on. With the Object Enabler installed, you can both view and manipulate the Civil 3D objects – and regardless of the proxy setting when the file was saved.
Autodesk Civil 3d Object Enabler 2018
Step 2: Verify that you can see Proxy Objects
Type Op in the Command line and press Enter to open the CAD Options dialog box. Select the Open and Save tab.
Under ObjectARX Applications, make the following selections from the menus:
Civil 3d Object Enabler For Autocad Lt 2017
- Object detect and command invoke
- Show proxy graphics
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Close AutoCAD or F/X CAD, then re-open your drawing. You should now be able to see and edit 3D objects such as contour lines and labels.