How Do I Change AutoCAD 2015 to AutoCAD Classic?

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AutoCAD 2015 introduced a new user interface called AutoCAD Classic. However, if you prefer the old familiar interface of previous versions of AutoCAD, you can easily switch back to the AutoCAD Classic workspace. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to change AutoCAD 2015 to AutoCAD Classic.

Step 1: Accessing the Options

To change the workspace in AutoCAD 2015, you need to access the Options dialog box. There are two ways to do this:

  • Method 1: Click on the Application button (the colorful Autodesk logo) in the top-left corner of the window. Then, click on “Options” at the bottom-right of the menu.
  • Method 2: Alternatively, you can type “OPTIONS” in the command line and press Enter.

Step 2: Selecting the Profile

In the Options dialog box, navigate to the “Profiles” tab. Here, you can choose between different profiles that determine how AutoCAD looks and functions.

Step 2a: Creating a New Profile (Optional)

If you want to keep your current profile settings intact and create a new profile for AutoCAD Classic, follow these steps:

  1. Select your current profile from the “Current Profile” drop-down list.
  2. Click on “Copy To..”
  3. In the “Copy Profile” dialog box, enter a name for your new profile (e.g., “AutoCAD Classic”) and click OK.

Step 2b: Modifying an Existing Profile

If you prefer to modify your current profile instead of creating a new one, follow these steps:

  1. Select your current profile from the “Current Profile” drop-down list.
  2. Click on “Modify.”

Step 3: Configuring the Workspace

In the “Profile Editor” dialog box, click on the “Workspace” tab. Here, you can customize various aspects of AutoCAD’s interface to resemble the AutoCAD Classic workspace.

Step 3a: Setting the Workspace

Select “AutoCAD Classic” from the “Workspace” drop-down list.

Step 3b: Customizing Toolbars and Menus (Optional)

If you want to further customize your workspace by adding or removing toolbars and menus:

  • To add a toolbar/menu: Click on the desired toolbar/menu in the left column and click on “Add >>“.
  • To remove a toolbar/menu: Click on the desired toolbar/menu in the right column and click on “<< Remove“.

Step 4: Saving Changes

After configuring your AutoCAD Classic workspace, click OK in both dialog boxes to save your changes.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to change AutoCAD 2015 to AutoCAD Classic. By following these simple steps, you can easily switch back to the familiar interface of previous versions of AutoCAD.

Remember that you can also create a new profile or modify an existing one to customize your workspace even further. Now you can enjoy the benefits of AutoCAD Classic while still having access to the new features of AutoCAD 2015.