AutoCAD is a powerful software used by architects, engineers, and designers to create precise 2D and 3D drawings. One of the great features of AutoCAD is the ability to customize its interface by adding toolbars.
Toolbars provide quick access to frequently used commands, making your workflow more efficient. In this tutorial, we will learn how to add a toolbar in AutoCAD.
Step 1: Open the Customize User Interface (CUI) Editor
To add a toolbar in AutoCAD, we need to open the Customize User Interface (CUI) Editor. You can do this by typing “CUI” in the command line or by accessing it through the “Customize” menu.
Step 2: Create a New Workspace
In the CUI Editor, you will see various tabs such as “Workspaces,” “Toolbars,” “Commands,” etc. Click on the “Workspaces” tab and then click on the “+” button to create a new workspace.
Step 3: Add a New Toolbar
Once you have created a new workspace, select it from the list of workspaces on the left-hand side. Next, click on the “Toolbars” tab and then click on the “+” button to add a new toolbar.
Step 4: Customize Your Toolbar
You can now customize your toolbar by giving it a name and selecting an icon for it. To do this, right-click on your newly created toolbar and choose “Properties.” In the properties window, you can enter a name for your toolbar and select an icon from AutoCAD’s library or even use your custom icon.
Add Commands to Your Toolbar
To make your toolbar useful, you need to add commands to it. AutoCAD provides a vast library of commands that you can add to your toolbar. To add a command, simply drag and drop it from the “Commands” tab onto your toolbar.
Organize Your Toolbar
Now that you have added commands to your toolbar, you might want to organize them in a specific order. To do this, click and drag the commands within your toolbar to rearrange them as desired.
Step 5: Save Your Changes
Once you are satisfied with your customized toolbar, make sure to save your changes. Click on the “Apply” button in the CUI Editor to save the changes made to your workspace and toolbar.
Step 6: Access Your Custom Toolbar
To access your custom toolbar, switch to the workspace where you created it. You can do this by clicking on the workspace drop-down menu in the AutoCAD ribbon and selecting your newly created workspace.
With your custom toolbar now visible, you can easily access your frequently used commands with just a click, improving productivity and efficiency in AutoCAD.
- Summary:
- In AutoCAD, toolbars provide quick access to frequently used commands.
- To add a toolbar, open the Customize User Interface (CUI) Editor.
- Create a new workspace and add a new toolbar within it.
- Customize your toolbar by giving it a name and selecting an icon.
- Add commands from the Commands tab by dragging and dropping them onto your toolbar.
- Rearrange the order of commands within your toolbar as desired.
- Save your changes and access your custom toolbar through the workspace.
By following these steps, you can easily add a toolbar in AutoCAD and enhance your workflow by having quick access to your frequently used commands. Happy designing!