Another common cause involves the LTSCALE (Linetype Scale) or CELTSCALE variables. If you are working in a drawing with very large coordinates or extremely small units, the math required to generate dashes and dots can hit this 20,000-unit ceiling, causing the command to fail. How to Resolve the Integer Range Issue
Once you've resolved the issue, here are the best practices to ensure it doesn't return.
If you are trying to view a list of layers, blocks, or linetypes and the list isn't appearing correctly—or you see the integer error—check your MAXSORT settings. Type into the command line and press Enter.
If you loaded a LISP routine that redefines a standard command (e.g., ARRAY ), unload it with APPLOAD → uncheck the offending routine. autocad please enter an integer from 1 to 20000
Type PURGE and press Enter to clear out nested, unused data. Save, close, and reopen the file. Best Practices to Prevent the Error
If you don’t need to set that value, press Esc to exit the command. The error dialog will close without changing your drawing.
When you see this prompt, AutoCAD is waiting for a valid integer. Simply type a number and press Enter. Another common cause involves the LTSCALE (Linetype Scale)
Open the offending script in Notepad and search for values exceeding 20,000. Step 3: Clean the Drawing Data
If you’re writing AutoLISP or creating custom commands, you can replicate this behavior using:
Yes, but it may significantly slow down your display performance, especially in drawings with many complex curved objects. It is generally recommended to set VIEWRES to the lowest value that provides visually acceptable curves. If you are trying to view a list
If you accidentally typed 10,000 (with a comma) or 10.000 (with a decimal point), AutoCAD sees that as a non-integer. Remove commas and decimal points.
Have you encountered a different AutoCAD integer error? Share your experience in the comments or on the Autodesk Forums. For more AutoCAD troubleshooting, explore our related guides on array management and command-line efficiency.
If the drawing path or filename is too long or contains certain characters, it can cause issues: