Are you tired of constantly having to navigate to the same folder every time you save a file in AutoCAD? Well, you’re in luck!
In this tutorial, we’ll walk you through the steps to change the default save location in AutoCAD. By doing so, you’ll be able to save your files more efficiently and eliminate the hassle of navigating through multiple folders.
Step 1: Launch AutoCAD
To begin, open AutoCAD on your computer. Wait for it to load completely before moving on to the next step.
Step 2: Access the Options Menu
Once AutoCAD is open, click on the Application Menu located at the top-left corner of the screen. This will reveal a dropdown menu.
From this menu, select Options. Alternatively, you can use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + O to access the Options menu directly.
Step 3: Navigate to Files Tab
In the Options dialog box that appears, locate and click on the Files tab. This tab contains all the settings related to file management in AutoCAD.
Step 4: Find Default File Locations Section
In the Files tab, scroll down until you find a section titled “Default File Locations”. This is where you can change your default save location.
Note:
- If you want to change other default locations like templates or support files, they can be found in different sections within this same dialog box.
- In this tutorial, we’ll focus on changing only the default save location.
Step 5: Click on Browse Button
Within the Default File Locations section, you’ll see a text box labeled “Save files”. To the right of this text box, there is a Browse button. Click on this button to open a file explorer window.
Step 6: Select New Default Folder
In the file explorer window, navigate to the folder where you want your AutoCAD files to be saved by default. Once you’ve found the desired folder, click on it to select it. Then, click on the OK button to confirm your selection.
Step 7: Save Changes
After selecting the new default folder, click on the OK button in the Options dialog box to save your changes. From now on, whenever you save a file in AutoCAD, it will be automatically saved in the new default location you selected.
Congratulations!
You have successfully changed the default save location in AutoCAD. This simple adjustment will save you time and effort in your future projects.
We hope this tutorial has been helpful to you. If you have any further questions or need additional assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Happy designing!