Is it possible to lock a specific object so it cannot be moved in BricsCAD?

Short Answer

Yes — in BricsCAD, the most common professional way to stop a specific object from being moved is to place it on a locked layer and use LAYLOCK. This prevents grip edits and normal move operations on that object. Limitation: this method locks the entire layer, not just one individual object.

What You Need to Know Before

Warning: If the object shares a layer with other geometry, locking that layer will block edits to all objects on it, not only the one you want to protect. A common failure is forgetting to isolate critical title blocks, references, or fixed equipment onto their own dedicated layer first.

How to Lock an Object So It Cannot Be Moved

• Command: LAYLOCK

• Shortcut: LA

• Quick Steps:

  1. Move the object to its own layer first if needed: open the Ribbon > Home tab > layers panel, or use the Properties panel to change its layer.
  2. Start LAYLOCK, then select the object or its layer to lock.
  3. Confirm the layer is locked; in layer properties, make sure the Lock toggle is enabled for that layer.

Variables & Settings

• Key Setting: Layer Lock toggle in the Layer Properties panel

• Expert Setting: A locked layer allows viewing and snapping in many workflows, but prevents standard editing such as move, grip stretch, and erase. This is the safest everyday method when you need geometry to stay fixed without freezing or turning the layer off.

Why it Fails

• Cause 1 (Geometry): The object is inside a block, so locking the visible object’s layer does not protect internal block geometry the way users expect.
• Cause 2 (Layers/Locks): The object is on a shared working layer, so locking it also stops edits to unrelated objects.
• Cause 3 (Command/Logic): BricsCAD does not use a common per-object “lock position” workflow for standard drafting objects; the usual control is layer-based, not object-based.

Quick Fix & Best Practice

• Quick Fix: Use CHPROP or Properties to move the object onto a dedicated layer, then run LAYLOCK on that layer.
• Manager’s Verdict: For production drawings, lock fixed objects by layer only after separating them onto purpose-specific layers. Avoid mixing protected geometry with active design geometry on the same layer.

FAQ

Can I lock only one object in BricsCAD?
Not directly with a standard object-lock workflow; the common method is locking its layer.

Can locked-layer objects still be snapped to?
Yes, in normal drafting workflows they can still be used for object snaps.

Can I unlock the object later?
Yes, unlock its layer in Layer Properties or with LAYUNLOCK.

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