How to Get Toolbars in AutoCAD 2018?

How to Access Toolbars in AutoCAD 2018

AutoCAD toolbars are essential for efficient navigation and access to various functions. If you’re looking to add or restore toolbars in AutoCAD 2018, follow these detailed steps to customize your workspace effectively.

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Adding Toolbars

1. Open AutoCAD: Launch the AutoCAD application on your computer.

2. Access the Customize User Interface:

   • Type CUI into the command line and press Enter. The Customize User Interface (CUI) dialog will open.

3. Select Your Workspace:

   • Navigate to the Customize tab.
   • Under the section labeled ‘All Customization Files’, locate and select the workspace you wish to modify.

4. Customize Your Workspace:

   • On the right side of the dialog, click the “Customize Workspace” button.
   • In the left pane, find and expand the Toolbars list.

5. Enable Desired Toolbars:

   • Check the boxes next to the toolbars you want to add to your workspace.
   • Once you have made your selections, click OK to apply the changes.

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Restoring Missing Toolbars

1. Restore Menu Bar:

   • Enter MENUBAR in the command line.
   • Set the value to 1 to enable the menu bar if it’s currently disabled.

2. Access Toolbars Menu:

   • Click on the Tools menu at the top of the application window.
   • Hover over Toolbars and in the sub-menu, select the toolbars that you need to turn on.

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Changing Toolbar Settings in AutoCAD 2018

1. Display Custom Toolbar:

   • Click on the name of the toolbar that you want to appear in your workspace.

2. Customize Toolbar Buttons:

   • Right-click on any toolbar button.
   • Select the Customize option.

3. Add Commands to Toolbar:

   • In the Customize tab, navigate to the Command List pane.
   • Drag any command from this list and drop it onto the desired toolbar to add it.

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Locking and Unlocking Toolbars

1. Control User Interface Locking:

   • To manage the locking of toolbars, locate the lock icon in the status bar.
   • Click this icon to lock or unlock user interface elements as needed.

2. Temporary Unlock:

   • If you need to temporarily unlock locked toolbars or panels, hold down the Ctrl key while dragging.

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Troubleshooting Lost Toolbars

If you’ve lost a toolbar and need to recover it:

1. Re-enable the Menu Bar:

   • Set the MENUBAR command value to 1 as described earlier.

2. Access the Tools Menu:

   • Go to the Tools menu and select Toolbars to re-enable the lost toolbars.

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FAQs

1. How can I reset AutoCAD 2018 settings to default?

• Click on the AutoCAD menu and select Preferences. In the Application tab, click “Reset Application Options” and then “Reset AutoCAD” to restore default settings.

2. What if my toolbars are still missing after following the steps?

• Ensure that the MENUBAR command is set correctly to 1, and double-check the Tools menu for missing toolbars.

3. Can I convert AutoCAD 2018 to classic view?

• Yes, go to the Tools menu, select Workspaces, and choose “Save Current As.” Name it “AutoCAD Classic” and click Save to switch to the classic view.