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Disabling the Start Window in AutoCAD

To disable the Start window in AutoCAD, follow these steps to configure your settings efficiently:

1. Open Command Line: Begin by locating the command line at the bottom of your AutoCAD interface. This is where you will enter commands to adjust your settings.

2. Enter STARTMODE Command: Type STARTMODE and press the Enter key. This command helps in managing the visibility of the Start tab.

3. Set to Off: When prompted, enter 0 (zero) to disable the Start window. If you decide to enable it in the future, you can similarly enter 1.

Activating the Selection Window in AutoCAD

To use the selection window feature in AutoCAD:

1. Access Options: Type OPTIONS into the command line and press Enter.

2. Navigate to Selection Tab: Look for the Selection tab in the dialog box that appears.

3. Enable Implied Windowing: Under the Selection Modes section, check the option for Implied Windowing. This will allow for a more intuitive selection method during your drawing tasks.

Hiding Specific Objects

If there are objects in your drawing that you want to temporarily hide:

1. Select Objects: Click on the objects you wish to hide. You can hold the Shift key for multiple selections if necessary.

2. Right-Click Menu: After selecting your objects, right-click to bring up the context menu.

3. Isolate or Hide: Choose Isolate Objects, then select Hide Selected Objects. Alternatively, you can look for the relevant icon on the status bar to hide your selections.

Adjusting Shortcut Settings

To customize shortcut functionality in AutoCAD:

1. Open Application Menu: Click on the Application menu in the upper left corner of the screen.

2. Navigate to Options: Select Options from the dropdown menu.

3. User Preferences Tab: In the Options dialog, navigate to the User Preferences tab.

4. Disable Shortcut Menus: Uncheck the option for Shortcut Menus in Drawing Area and confirm by clicking OK.

Starting AutoCAD Without a Drawing

To launch AutoCAD directly without opening a new drawing:

1. Double-Click a DWG File: Simply navigate to the Windows Explorer and double-click on any DWG file. This action will initiate AutoCAD directly with that file.

Creating Window Selections

To define a window selection in AutoCAD:

1. Click for Selection: Click once at a point on the left side of the area you want to select.

2. Drag to Define Area: Hold down the mouse button and drag your cursor to the right. Release the mouse button to create the selection window.

Removing a Selection Set

If you wish to exclude certain items from your selection:

1. Shift + Left Click: While still in the selection mode, hold the Shift key and click on the objects you want to remove from the selection.

2. Use Command: Alternatively, type R at the Select Objects prompt, followed by pressing Enter. This command will allow you to remove objects from your current selection set.

Temporarily Hiding an Object

For a temporary hide option:

1. Select the Object: Click to select the object you want to hide.

2. Confirmation: Use the right-click menu or the status bar icon to hide the selected object.

FAQ Section

How do I access the command line in AutoCAD?
You can find the command line at the bottom of your AutoCAD screen, where you can type commands directly.

What is the difference between implicit and explicit window selection?
Implicit window selection allows any object touching the selection window to be selected, whereas explicit window selection requires objects to be fully enclosed within the window.

How can I restore the Start window if I changed my mind?
You can restore the Start window by typing STARTMODE into the command line and setting its value to 1.