In AutoCAD, the SDI (Single Document Interface) mode allows you to work with multiple drawings simultaneously. However, there may be instances when you prefer to disable this mode and work with a traditional interface.
Thankfully, turning off SDI mode is a straightforward process. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to disable SDI mode in AutoCAD.
Step 1: Accessing the Options Menu
To begin, open AutoCAD and navigate to the top-left corner of the screen. Click on the Application Menu icon (represented by a red ‘A’ symbol). A drop-down menu will appear.
In the drop-down menu, select Options. This will open the AutoCAD Options dialog box.
Step 2: Modifying Display Settings
Within the Options dialog box, locate and click on the Display tab on the left-hand side. This tab allows you to configure various display-related settings in AutoCAD.
Note: The Options dialog box consists of multiple tabs organized in a vertical manner on the left-hand side. Each tab corresponds to a specific category of settings.
Step 2.1: Enabling or Disabling SDI Mode
In the Display tab, locate the Windows in Taskbar section. Here, you will find an option labeled “Display Layout Tabs”.
- If SDI mode is currently enabled (displaying multiple drawing tabs), this option will be checked.
- If SDI mode is disabled (displaying only one drawing at a time), this option will be unchecked.
To turn off SDI mode, simply uncheck the “Display Layout Tabs” option.
Step 3: Applying Changes
Once you have disabled SDI mode by unchecking the “Display Layout Tabs” option, click on the Apply button located at the bottom-right corner of the Options dialog box.
Note: Clicking on OK will save the changes and close the Options dialog box, while clicking on Cancel will discard any modifications made.
Congratulations!
You have successfully turned off SDI mode in AutoCAD. The traditional interface without multiple drawing tabs will now be displayed. This can be useful if you prefer to work with a single drawing at a time or have limited screen space.
If you ever wish to re-enable SDI mode and display multiple drawing tabs again, simply follow the same steps outlined above and check the “Display Layout Tabs” option within the Options dialog box.
We hope this tutorial has been helpful in guiding you through disabling SDI mode in AutoCAD. Happy designing!