Mechanical 2022: When using “Reference from” Osnap AutoCAD seems frozen

Jeff Arbogast

Issue:
Mechanical 2022: When using Reference from Osnap Crosshairs never appear and seems frozen until Escape is selected.

Causes:

Updates Required.

Solution:

Make sure to have all updates installed for both AutoCAD and Mechanical.

AutoCAD 2022.1.3 Update 64-Bit
AutoCAD 2022.1.2 Update 64-Bit

AutoCAD Mechanical 2022.0.1 Update 64-Bit

•   Go to www.autodesk.com and login.
•   Select Products and services from the drop down.
•   Find Mechanical.
•   Under mechanical select details.
•   Select 2022 from the listed versions.
•   Download updates.

Where to download Updates
https://www.autodesk.com/support/download-install/individuals/download/where-to-download-products-and-updates

These updates should resolve the issue.

About the Author

Manufacturing Solution Center Team Lead<br><br>Jeff is responsible for manufacturing Technical Support for both internal staff and customers. In addition to the daily activities of the support center, he helps write for the National Support Center blog, and has written online classes for the IMAGINiT training on demand site.
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