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Why Some Objects Won't Change Space

October 3, 2025 Ryan Wunderlich

Applies to:
All AutoCAD-based Products

Issue:
You are trying to use the CHSPACE command (Change Space) to have objects move from paper space to model space or vice versa and they are not changing to the selected space.

Causes:
This problem is generally attributed to Annotative objects that have multiple scales associated with them.

Solution:
If the Objects are annotative (hovering over them shows the Annotation symbol):

Then you will need to either make them non-annotative or explode them (in cases of blocks) to move them using the CHSPACE command

About the Author

Ryan Wunderlich

Support Team Manager - AEC Team<br><br>An AutoCAD Certified Professional, Ryan is responsible for taking client cases and assisting with issues with the software - everything from regular glitches to software deployments and whatever else goes wrong. He's proficient in AutoCAD (including customization), VBA, LISP, and Civil 3D.

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