Are you new to AutoCAD and wondering how to access the drawing settings? Look no further! In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of accessing the drawing settings in AutoCAD.
Step 1: Opening AutoCAD
To begin, open AutoCAD on your computer. You can do this by double-clicking on the AutoCAD icon on your desktop or by searching for it in the Start menu.
Step 2: Accessing the Application Menu
Once AutoCAD is open, locate and click on the ‘Application’ button in the top-left corner of the interface. This button is represented by the AutoCAD logo.
Step 3: Navigating to Drawing Settings
After clicking on the ‘Application’ button, a drop-down menu will appear. From this menu, select ‘Drawing Utilities’ and then choose ‘Drawing Settings’ from the submenu.
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You can also access drawing settings by using a keyboard shortcut. Simply press ‘Ctrl’ + ‘Shift’ + ‘S’ simultaneously to directly open the drawing settings window.
Step 4: Exploring Drawing Settings
Once you have accessed drawing settings, a new window will appear on your screen. This window provides a wide range of options that allow you to customize your drawings according to your preferences and needs.
You can adjust various aspects of your drawings such as units, limits, grid settings, and display options. Take some time to explore each tab and familiarize yourself with the available options.
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If you are unsure about any specific setting or option, you can hover over it with your mouse cursor to see a tooltip that provides additional information.
Step 5: Applying Drawing Settings
Once you have made the desired changes to your drawing settings, click on the ‘Apply’ button to save the changes and apply them to your current drawing.
If you wish to apply the changes to all future drawings as well, click on the ‘Apply to All Drawings’ button instead. This will ensure that the selected settings are applied by default whenever you create a new drawing in AutoCAD.
Step 6: Closing Drawing Settings
After applying the desired drawing settings, you can close the drawing settings window by clicking on the ‘OK’ button.
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If at any point you decide not to apply any changes or modifications, simply click on the ‘Cancel’ button instead. This will discard any unsaved changes and close the drawing settings window without applying any modifications.
And that’s it! You have successfully accessed and customized your drawing settings in AutoCAD.
Now you can optimize your drawings according to your specific requirements and preferences. Happy designing!