How Do I Restore the AutoCAD Classic Menu?

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Are you a long-time AutoCAD user who misses the classic menu interface? Don’t worry, you can easily restore the AutoCAD Classic Menu and enjoy the familiar layout you’re used to. In this tutorial, we’ll guide you through the steps to bring back the classic menu in AutoCAD.

Step 1: Accessing the Customize User Interface (CUI) Editor

To restore the AutoCAD Classic Menu, we need to access the Customize User Interface (CUI) Editor. You can do this by following these steps:

  1. Open AutoCAD.
  2. Click on the “Manage” tab in the ribbon.
  3. In the “Customization” panel, click on “Customize User Interface.”

Step 2: Creating a New Workspace

In order to restore the classic menu, we’ll create a new workspace. Here’s how:

  1. In the “Customize User Interface” window, select the “Workspaces” tab.
  2. Click on “New Workspace” at the bottom of the window.
  3. Give your new workspace a name, such as “Classic Menu,” and click “OK.”

Step 3: Adding Toolbars to Your Workspace

Now that we have our new workspace, let’s add toolbars to it:

  1. Select your newly created workspace from the drop-down menu in the upper-left corner of the CUI Editor window.
  2. In the “Command List” section on the left side of the window, expand “Toolbars.”
    • Note: If you don’t see “Toolbars” in the “Command List” section, click on the arrow next to “Partial Customization Files” and select “AutoCAD.” The “Toolbars” option should now appear.
  3. Drag and drop the desired toolbars from the “Command List” section to your new workspace on the right side of the window.

Step 4: Configuring the Toolbars

After adding toolbars to your workspace, it’s time to configure them:

  1. In your new workspace, click on the “+” icon next to each toolbar to expand its contents.
  2. Review the toolbar items and ensure they contain the commands you need. You can add or remove items by dragging them in or out of the toolbar.
  3. Note: If you’re not sure which commands are associated with each toolbar item, hover over an item for a tooltip description.

Step 5: Saving and Applying Your Changes

Now that you’ve customized your new workspace, let’s save and apply your changes:

  1. Click on the floppy disk icon (Save) at the top of the CUI Editor window to save your changes.
  2. To apply your new classic menu setup, click on “Apply” or “OK.”

Congratulations! You have successfully restored the AutoCAD Classic Menu. Enjoy working with AutoCAD using the familiar interface you love!

Note: If you ever want to switch back to AutoCAD’s default workspace or try a different customization setup, simply access the Customize User Interface (CUI) Editor again and make the necessary changes.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we learned how to restore the AutoCAD Classic Menu. By following the steps outlined above, you can bring back the classic menu interface and enhance your workflow in AutoCAD.

Remember to save your changes and apply them to ensure your new workspace is active. Enjoy your AutoCAD experience with the familiar and efficient Classic Menu!