How to Add Toolbars AutoCAD 2018?

Adding Toolbars in AutoCAD 2018

Customizing your workspace in AutoCAD can enhance your productivity by allowing quick access to your most frequently used tools. If you want to add toolbars in AutoCAD 2018, follow these detailed steps to achieve that.

Step 1: Open the AutoCAD Interface

Start AutoCAD and open any drawing or a new blank document. This sets up your workspace for customization.

Step 2: Access the Customization User Interface (CUI)

1. Look at the command line at the bottom of the AutoCAD interface.
2. Type CUI and hit Enter. This command opens the Customize User Interface dialog.

Step 3: Select the Workspace to Modify

1. In the CUI dialog, navigate to the Customize tab on the right side.
2. Under All Customization Files, find and select the workspace you wish to modify. This could be the current workspace you are using or any other preset workspace.

Step 4: Customize Workspace

1. On the right side, locate and click the “Customize Workspace” button.
2. This action will open a new dialog where you can see various categories and their associated toolbars.

Step 5: Add Toolbars

1. On the left panel, look for the Toolbars section and expand it by clicking on the small arrow next to it.
2. Check the boxes next to any toolbars you wish to add. Ensure that you only select those that will be useful for your work to keep your workspace organized.

Step 6: Apply Your Changes

1. After selecting your desired toolbars, click OK or Apply to confirm your changes.
2. Close the CUI dialog. The selected toolbars should now be visible in your AutoCAD interface.

Additional Options to Restore Toolbars

If at any point you find that your toolbars are missing, you can re-enable them effortlessly with these steps:

1. Type MENUBAR in the command line and set its value to 1 to ensure that the menu bar is visible.
2. Click on the Tools menu at the top of the interface and navigate to Toolbars.
3. Select the specific toolbars you wish to display. This method can be used both to restore lost toolbars and to activate new ones.

Quick Access Toolbar and Ribbon Visibility

To further enhance your workspace and ensure that key functions are always at your fingertips:

1. For showing the Ribbon, simply type RIBBON in the command line.
2. To hide it, you can type RIBBONCLOSE.

The Quick Access Toolbar can also be customized by clicking its drop-down menu and selecting Show Menu Bar.

FAQ

1. How do I customize the Quick Access Toolbar in AutoCAD?
To customize the Quick Access Toolbar, click the drop-down arrow next to the Quick Access Toolbar. You can add or remove standard tools, commands, and the Menu Bar from this menu to fit your workflow.

2. What should I do if my toolbars are still missing after trying to restore them?
If the toolbars are still not appearing, check if your AutoCAD is in full-screen mode. Press Alt + V, then navigate to the View menu and disable Full-Screen Mode.

3. Can I reset the workspace to default settings?
Yes, you can reset your workspace to its default settings by using the Workspaces option in the CUI menu. Simply select the default workspace and apply it to restore all settings to their original state.