Understanding the Menu System in AutoCAD 2015
The menu system in AutoCAD is essential for navigating tools and commands, enhancing productivity. Users can access various features through the menu bar, which organizes options into distinct categories.
Steps to Load the Menu in AutoCAD 2015
If the menu bar is not visible in your AutoCAD interface, here’s how you can display it:
Accessing the Menu Bar
- Locate the Quick Access toolbar situated at the top of the AutoCAD window.
- Click on the drop-down arrow to the right of the Quick Access toolbar.
- Select the “Show Menu Bar” option from the drop-down menu. This action will enable the menu bar at the top of the application.
Using Command Prompt
- Navigate to the Command prompt at the bottom of the window.
- Input the command MENUBAR and press Enter.
- When prompted, type 1 and hit Enter to activate the menu bar.
Additional Toolbar Options
Enabling Toolbars
- Click on the “Tools” menu located in the menu bar.
- Select “Toolbars” from the dropdown list.
- Choose the desired toolbar from the options presented to display it in your workspace.
How to Show the Ribbon in AutoCAD 2015
Displaying the Ribbon
- Type RIBBON in the command line and press Enter to display it.
- If you need to hide it later, type RIBBONCLOSE and press Enter.
Resetting to Default Settings
Steps to Reset Settings
- Click on the AutoCAD menu and select “Preferences.”
- Navigate to the “Application” tab.
- Click the “Reset Application Options” button and confirm by selecting “Reset AutoCAD.”
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How can I switch to classic mode in AutoCAD 2015?
To revert to classic mode, type -toolbar in the command line and hit Enter. Then, type Standard and press Enter again to see the classic interface below the ribbon.
2. Where can I find custom icons for AutoCAD?
Custom icons, when transferred from previous versions, are usually stored in BMP file formats within a specified “custom icon file” folder. You can copy these icons into a support folder for your new version, ensuring they are applied via the Customize User Interface (CUI).
3. How do I load a CUIx file in AutoCAD?
To load a CUIx file, enter cuiload at the Command prompt. Click “Browse” in the dialog box that appears, locate your desired CUIx file, and select it. Press “Load” and then close the dialog box to complete the loading process.
