We use a different approach: Since we need to take advantage of AutoCAD's hidden line algorithms, we plot to an HPGL file and use lisp to read that file and "redraw" a new 2D drawing with hidden lines removed. AutoDesk has really neglected the ability to create 2D drawings from 3D...
It seems odd that when you put the notes on the DEFPOINTS layer it disappears on your drawing screen. I assume you don't have that layer OFF or FROZEN. We use the DEFPOINTS layer frequently for non-plotting notes and have had no problem in R14. Can you give me more details?
What OSNAP settings are you using? Sometimes having too many running at once will cause unpredictable results. We don't use running osnaps here since with a simple shift-right click we get the osnap pop-up menu as needed.
The way I would do this is place a text mask or "wipeout" entity (AutoCAD R14 bonus tools) in paperspace around the text. Plot with hide on and the model space stuff under the mask/wipeout region should be hidden.
The solution to this one was just published in the November issue of CADALYST. Their solution: disable the AutoCAD Today by going to Tools\Options\Systems Tab\General Options area\Startup pull-down list and selecting the "Show traditional startup dialog" option. They say it could be...
I went to CADALOG.COM and found a ziggurat, and then searched with GOOGLE.COM on the words "PYRAMID DRAWING" and found lots of images but no drawings. Sorry.
