Solution: Various Line Types (Messy or Dashed) Display Incorrectly in AutoCAD

This article provides solutions for when various line types, such as messy or dashed lines, display incorrectly in AutoCAD.

Solution 1: Disable Hardware Acceleration

1. Open Options.
2. Navigate to the System tab.
3. Click on Graphics Performance.
4. Disable Hardware Acceleration.

Solution 2: Adjust the PICKBOX System Variable

1. In the AutoCAD command line, type PICKBOX.
2. Press Enter.
3. When prompted for a new value, enter 1.
4. Press Enter.