jason

that fixed the problem thanks

yes if i open more than one model window and use workbook and cycle between them eventually the grid will pop up on one of them

the default view is the front but i tried all views and still nothing

grid option is checked but same problem

I'm having problems when first opening A:M. I click on File, New, then Model. According to the book, a grid is suppose to open, yet all I am getting is a blank screen with scales on the top and side, but I'm not able to draw anything. I tried opening multiple new model windows, then minimize and maximize the windows at random and MAY eventually get a grid. Any help would be appreciated.