#TOOL PALETTE IN AUTOCAD 2017 HOW TO#

At this point we are just getting the command in there with the images.Īfter the command has been added to the palette, right click the icon and select properties. Left click and drag the command (Step 2) onto the tool palette as shown. I want to look for a command which I can also use the icon (or edit) so it represents something similar to what I am trying to accomplish. There are a few ways to do this but in my experience type CUI at the command prompt and type the word “delete” (Step 1). This will bring up a new blank palette in AutoCAD. Open up any tool palette right click in the palette area and hit New Palette as shown. The easiest way for us to create and use a macro is on a tool palette. I am currently updating with BONUS exercises so check back later! This post will be included as Bonus Exercise 14.

#TOOL PALETTE IN AUTOCAD 2017 HOW TO#

Select the image and you will be taken to a comprehensive workflow showing how to use macros in AutoCAD. For more information check out my PRAXIS workflow from Autodesk University 2016. If you have followed my screencasts and classes at Autodesk University creating a macro can be very easy.

Let’s create a macro to remove those tabs and cleanup your drawings. I like clean drawings and require my users to delete these tabs, rename, and cleanup while on a design project. Select the image below to be taken to a knowledge based article on importing layouts from a template.

You can rename, create a new layout, insert a new layout from a template (HINT: does not have to be a. Notice all of the options included when you right-click. To delete a layout tab manually you right click the layout and select delete. You can select the image for additional information on switching between the Model Space and Layout tabs. We want to delete those but do it quickly. When adding a new drawing or a template (3) you may see the following appear with Layout1 and Layout2 still visible. The Layout tabs are paper space tabs added by default to assist you as you begin your project. The Layout tab represents the paper space environment where you create layouts typically including title blocks, general notes, and a window of items drawn in model space.įirst of all, you cannot delete the Model Tab that is default by AutoCAD and used to create your model or geometry.

The default setting in AutoCAD will display a Model Space Tab along with a Layout1 (1) and Layout2 (2) tabs as shown in the image below. The Model tab represents model space which is where you draft and design the model of your project.

Tool palette in autocad 2017