PROBLEM
With the release of version 410 (Beta) of ArcGIS for AutoCAD, we have introduced Create Feature tool which makes it easy to create features based on the properties of the feature layer. In some cases, the Create Feature tool gets locked, after which it is not possible to use any other tools in AutoCAD or even exit the application. The application must be forced to close by the following workflow:
The issue is not with ArcGIS for AutoCAD tools, and can also be reproduced in AutoCAD without loading ArcGIS for AutoCAD. We have found that changing the active layer when using the MULTIPLE command, which repeats the next command until canceled, followed by the drawing tool triggers this issue. For example,
Note that the active command is still polyline instead of the new command selected. Neither can AutoCAD be closed at this point. This is shown in the image below.
When creating features using ArcGIS for AutoCAD commands, if the workflow requires changing the active layer, cancel the Create Feature command prior to changing the layer. Doing this prevents the tool from being locked to the last command.
Since this is an AutoCAD bug and not specific to ArcGIS for AutoCAD, this issue is being reported to Autodesk. Unfortunately, at this time there is no solution other than a workaround listed above.
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