How to Get Default Toolbar in AutoCAD?

Steps to Restore Default Toolbar in AutoCAD

Getting the default toolbar back in AutoCAD can enhance your productivity by allowing easy access to commonly used commands. Here’s how you can restore the toolbar effectively.

Step 1: Enable the Menu Bar

To access the menu bar, which allows you to enable the toolbars, follow these steps:

1. Click the Quick Access Toolbar dropdown located at the upper left of your AutoCAD window.
2. From this dropdown, select Show Menu Bar. This action will make the menu bar visible.

If the menu bar still does not appear, you can activate it via the command line:

1. Type MENUBAR into the command prompt.
2. Press Enter.
3. When prompted, type 1 and hit Enter again. This will display the menu bar permanently.

Step 2: Access the Toolbar Options

With the menu bar now visible, access the toolbars as follows:

1. Navigate to the Tools menu in the menu bar.
2. Click on Toolbars in the dropdown list.
3. You will see a list of available toolbars. Click on the toolbar you wish to restore to your workspace.

Step 3: Using Command Line for Toolbars

If you prefer using commands over navigating menus, you can enable toolbars directly from the command line:

1. Enter -TOOLBAR in the command prompt.
2. Press Enter. You will be asked for the toolbar name.
3. Type the name of the specific toolbar you wish to display. For example, typing Standard will restore the Standard toolbar.

Step 4: Resetting AutoCAD to Defaults (If Necessary)

If your toolbars are not displaying as expected, you may want to reset AutoCAD to its factory settings:

1. Close AutoCAD.
2. Find the AutoCAD reset tool, which can typically be located in the installation folder of AutoCAD or accessed through a specific command.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to reset to defaults.

Additional Customization Options

You might want to customize your toolbar further by adding or removing commands:

1. Type CUI in the command prompt and press Enter to open the Customize User Interface dialog.
2. Navigate to the Toolbars section to manage existing toolbars.
3. You can drag commands from the Command List pane onto the toolbar of your choice for easier access.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What if my AutoCAD toolbar is still missing after these steps?
If the toolbar is still not visible, ensure that it hasn’t been docked off-screen or minimized. You can also try restarting the application or your computer to see if it resolves the issue.

Q2: Are there specific commands I should know for using toolbars in AutoCAD?
Yes, common commands include MENUBAR, -TOOLBAR, and CUI, which help you manage and customize toolbars effectively.

Q3: How can I make my toolbars always visible?
To keep your toolbars consistently visible, ensure that you have checked their visibility under the Tools menu and that they are not set to auto-hide. Consider also docking them at convenient locations on your workspace.