Overview of Command History Management in AutoCAD
Managing your command history in AutoCAD is essential for maintaining an organized workspace. As you work, AutoCAD keeps a record of all the commands you’ve executed. This guide will provide a detailed, step-by-step approach to clearing your command history effectively.
Clearing the Command History in AutoCAD
Open the Command Window
To begin, access the command window. You can do this by pressing the F2 key on your keyboard. This key opens the extended command history, allowing you to view the entire list of commands used in your session.Using the Command Line
For a more straightforward approach, you can directly use the command line. Press Ctrl + R to launch the command line interface. Once the command line is active, type cmd and press Enter. This action will prompt you to input your commands.- Clearing the History
After entering some commands, clear the previous command entries by typing cls and hitting Enter. This command clears the current command history from the screen but does not delete it completely from AutoCAD’s logs.
Additional Considerations for Command Management
Accessing Command History in a New Session
Keep in mind that AutoCAD retains command history between sessions. If you restart the program, the command history will still be available. To permanently delete it, you might need to manage AutoCAD’s log files.- Viewing and Copying Command History
If you need to copy your command history for reference, access the command history again with F2. Right-click within the command history window and select Copy History or type COPYHIST in the command line. This will allow you to paste the command history to another application if needed.
Configuration Settings for Recent Command History
Adjusting the Number of Lines in Command History
The command window’s history settings can be customized. If you want to change how many lines are displayed in the command history, navigate to the prompt area on the left. Click the Customize button next to the Lines of Prompt History. Enter the desired number of lines from 0 to 50 to fit your workflow preferences.- Setting AutoCAD Preferences
To better manage your recent usage records, type OPTIONS in the command line and go to the Open and Save tab. Here, you can adjust the number of recently used files any time, helping further in decluttering your workspace.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Why should I clear my command history in AutoCAD?
Clearing command history can help declutter the workspace, improve performance, and make it easier to find commands you use frequently without distraction.
2. What happens if I clear my command history?
Clearing your command history will remove the commands from the current view but will not affect the overall functionality of AutoCAD. It simply provides a cleaner interface for ongoing work.
3. Can I recover accidentally deleted commands from the command history?
Once you clear the command history with the cls command, those commands are not recoverable. However, you might still access previous commands if they were executed in the current session before clearing. For more robust recovery options, AutoCAD’s log files can keep a record, but they should be managed regularly.
