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Learning Outcomes<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/header>\r\n

\r\n\r\nWhen you have completed this module, you will be able to:\r\n
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  1. Configure your AutoCAD software for the AutoCAD 2D book.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
    \r\n

    IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ BEFORE COMPLETING THIS MODULE<\/p>\r\nIf you are working on the AutoCAD 2D course in an instructor-led educational institute and only completing the workalongs and lab exercises on the computers at your school or college, skip this module. Go directly to Module 1<\/a>.\r\n\r\nIf you are working on the AutoCAD 2D book in an instructor-led educational institute and completing the workalongs and lab exercises on your personal computer, do the following:\r\n

      \r\n \t
    1. Go to the B.C. Open Collection<\/a> and search for \"AutoCAD 2D.\" Download the Templates that are listed under \"Supplemental Materials.\"<\/li>\r\n \t
    2. After you download the templates, complete the remainder of this module to configure your personal AutoCAD software. Complete Steps 1 to 48 in the next Workalong. Do not start Module 1 until you completed all 48 steps.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nThis book was written to be used with AutoCAD running on a computer with Windows software.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n

      WORKALONG: Configuring Your AutoCAD Software<\/h1>\r\n

      Step 1<\/h2>\r\nStart AutoCAD by clicking the desktop icon. In AutoCAD\u2019s Graphic window, click the New icon located in the upper left corner. It will open the Select Template dialogue box (Figure Step 1).\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_76\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"297\"]\"\" Figure Step 1[\/caption]\r\n

      Step 2<\/h2>\r\nIn the Select Template dialogue box, click the template file: acad.dwt (or just acad on some computers) to highlight it. Then click the Open button. This will display AutoCAD's Graphic window. (Figure Step 2)\r\n
      AUTHOR'S COMMENTS:<\/strong> Your dialogue box may not match the figure exactly.<\/div>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_76\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"600\"]\"\" Figure Step 2[\/caption]\r\n

      Step 3<\/h2>\r\nDisable all features on the Status bar by clicking any that display with a blue background as shown in Figure Step 3A. All features should display with a gray background as shown in Figure Step 3B. (Figure Step 3A and 3B)\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_76\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1024\"]\"\" Figure Step 3A[\/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_76\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1024\"]\"\" Figure Step 3B[\/caption]\r\n

      Step 4<\/h2>\r\nIn the Command Line window, located on the bottom of the Graphic window, enter the OPTIONS command by typing it on your keyboard. This will open the Options dialogue box. (Figure Step 4)\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_76\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"640\"]\"\" Figure Step 4[\/caption]\r\n

      Step 5<\/h2>\r\nIn the Options dialogue box, enable the Profiles tab. (Figure Step 5)\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_76\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"720\"]\"\" Figure Step 5[\/caption]\r\n

      Step 6<\/h2>\r\nClick the Add to List button. This will open the Add Profile dialogue box. Enter the name: Original for the Profile name. (Figure Step 6A and 6B)\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_76\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"387\"]\"\" Figure Step 6A[\/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_76\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"652\"]\"\" Figure Step 6B[\/caption]\r\n\r\n
      AUTHOR'S COMMENTS:<\/strong> I am having you create a profile named Original so that you can go back to the way your AutoCAD was configured when you started this book. You will not be using this profile during the course, but at anytime (or when you complete the book) you can use this original profile to restore the original configuration.<\/div>\r\n

      Step 7<\/h2>\r\nUsing what you learned in Step 6, create a new profile named: AutoCADbook<\/span>. (Figure Step 7)\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_76\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"654\"]\"\" Figure Step 7[\/caption]\r\n

      Step 8<\/h2>\r\nClick the AutoCADbook profile to highlight it. While it is selected, click the Set Current button. Ensure that the Current profile is AutoCADbook as shown across the top of the dialogue box. (Figure Step 8)\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_76\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"655\"]\"\" Figure Step 8[\/caption]\r\n

      Step 9<\/h2>\r\nEnable the display of the Files tab. Click the + on Customization Files to expand it. Click the + on the Main Customization File to expand it. Click the file and location to highlight it as shown in the figure. While it is selected, click the Remove button. (Figure Step 9)\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"728\"]\"\" Figure Step 9[\/caption]\r\n\r\n
      AUTHOR'S COMMENTS:<\/strong> Your dialogue box may not match the figure exactly.<\/div>\r\n

      Step 10<\/h2>\r\nStep 9 will remove the customization file and show a blank box as shown in the figure. Click the Browse button to open the Select a file dialogue box. (Figure Step 10A and 10B)\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_76\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"654\"]\"\" Figure Step 10A[\/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_76\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"567\"]\"\" Figure Step 10B[\/caption]\r\n

      Step 11<\/h2>\r\nIn the Select a file dialogue box, pull down the Look in: box and find C drive. Click the folder: CAD Courses<\/span>. (Figure Step 11)\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_76\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"572\"]\"\" Figure Step 11[\/caption]\r\n\r\n
      AUTHOR'S COMMENTS:<\/strong> If you used a different drive when you downloaded the templates and menu from the website, you will have to find that drive letter instead of drive C.<\/div>\r\n

      Step 12<\/h2>\r\nUnder CAD Courses, click the folder: AutoCAD 2D<\/span>. (Figure Step 12)\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"669\"]\"\" Figure Step 12[\/caption]\r\n

      Step 13<\/h2>\r\nUnder the folder: AutoCAD 2D<\/span>, click the folder: Menu<\/span>. (Figure Step 13)\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_76\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"649\"]\"\" Figure Step 13[\/caption]\r\n

      Step 14<\/h2>\r\nIn the folder: Menu<\/span>, click the file: AutoCADbook.CUIX<\/span> and then the Open box. (Figure Step 14)\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_76\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"650\"]\"\" Figure Step 14[\/caption]\r\n

      Step 15<\/h2>\r\nYou should now see the file location:\r\nC:\\CAD Course\\AutoCAD 2D\\Menu\\AutoCADbook.CUIX<\/span>. (Figure Step 15A and 15B)\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"729\"]\"\" Figure Step 15A[\/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_76\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"515\"]\"\" Figure Step 15B[\/caption]\r\n

      Step 16<\/h2>\r\nClick the small arrow in the Workplace Switching icon on the right end of the Status bar located along the bottom of the Graphic window. (Figure Step 16)\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"272\"]\"\" Figure Step 16[\/caption]\r\n

      Step 17<\/h2>\r\nIn the Workspace pull-up menu, click Workspace Settings. This will open the Workspace Settings dialogue box. (Figure Step 17)\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_76\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"232\"]\"\" Figure Step 17[\/caption]\r\n\r\n
      AUTHOR'S COMMENTS:<\/strong> AutoCAD has two basic menu systems, Toolbars and Ribbons. You can switch back and forth between them. Along with using either the Toolbar or Ribbon menu, you should enable the Pull-down menu and use it in conjunction with either menu. The AutoCAD 2D book shows all three menus. I advise the beginner to use the Toolbar menus while working on the AutoCAD 2D book and then try the Ribbon menu after completing it. The AutoCAD 2D Advanced book teaches more about Toolbar, Ribbon, and Pull-down menus as well as how to create and edit them.<\/div>\r\n
      If you intend to use Toolbars menus to do this book, complete steps 18a and 19a. If you intend to use Ribbon menus to do this book, complete steps 18b and 19b.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\r\n
      AUTHOR'S COMMENTS: <\/strong>I suggest that you use Toolbar menus while working on this book.<\/div>\r\n

      Step 18a (Toolbar Menus)<\/h2>\r\nIn the Workspace Settings dialogue box, set My Workspace to: AutoCADbook<\/span>. Enable Automatically save workspace changes by clicking the radio button. Click OK to close the box. (Figure Step 18a)\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_76\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"327\"]\"\" Figure Step 18a[\/caption]\r\n

      Step 19a (Toolbar Menus)<\/h2>\r\nClick the small arrow in the Workplace Switching icon again on the Status bar. Click the workspace: AutoCADbook<\/span> to set it as the current workspace. Make sure that the check mark is beside the workspace: AutoCADbook<\/span> as shown in the figure. (Figure Step 19a)\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_76\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"311\"]\"\" Figure Step 19a[\/caption]\r\n

      Step 18b (Ribbon Menus)<\/h2>\r\nIf you intend to use Ribbon menus to do this book, complete Steps 18b and 19b. If you intend to use Toolbar menus to do this book, skip to Step 20.<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\nIn the Workspace Settings dialogue box, set My Workspace to the workspace: Drafting & Annotation<\/span>. Enable Automatically save workspace changes by clicking the radio button. Click OK to close the box (Figure Step 18b)\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_76\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"327\"]\"\" Figure Step 18b[\/caption]\r\n

      Step 19b (Ribbon Menus)<\/h2>\r\nClick the small arrow in the Workplace Switching icon again on the Status bar. Click the workspace: Drafting & Annotation<\/span> to set it as the current workspace. Make sure that the check mark is beside the workspace: Drafting & Annotation<\/span> as shown in the figure. (Figure Step 19b)\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_76\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"292\"]\"\" Figure Step 19b[\/caption]\r\n

      Step 20<\/h2>\r\nClick the Hamburger icon located on the far right side of the Status bar. This will display the Customization menu. Enable or disable each item in the menu until it matches the figure. (Figure Step 20)\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_76\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"135\"]\"\" Figure Step 20[\/caption]\r\n

      Step 21<\/h2>\r\n
      AUTHOR'S COMMENTS: <\/strong><\/strong>Enter the following commands in the Command Line window located along the bottom of the Graphic window.<\/div>\r\nEnter the MENUBAR command and set it to 1, as shown below.\r\n\r\nCommand: MENUBAR<\/strong>\r\nEnter new value for MENUBAR <0>: 1<\/strong>\r\nCommand:\r\n

      Step 22<\/h2>\r\nEnter the NAVBARDISPLAY command and set it to 0, as shown below.\r\n\r\nCommand: NAVBARDISPLAY<\/strong>\r\nEnter new value for NAVBARDISPLAY <1>: 0<\/strong>\r\nCommand:\r\n

      Step 23<\/h2>\r\nEnter the VPCONTROL command and set it to OFF, as shown below.\r\n\r\nCommand: VPCONTROL<\/strong>\r\nEnter new value for VPCONTROL <ON>: OFF<\/strong>\r\nCommand:\r\n

      Step 24 (2015)<\/h2>\r\nIf you are using AutoCAD 2015 execute the following command:<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\nEnter the NEWTABMODE command and set it to 0, as shown below.\r\n\r\nCommand: NEWTABMODE<\/strong>\r\nEnter new value for NEWTABMODE <1>: 0<\/strong>\r\nCommand:\r\n

      Step 24 (2016-2017)<\/h2>\r\nIf you are using AutoCAD 2016 or 2017 execute the following command:<\/strong><\/span>\r\n\r\nEnter the STARTMODE command and set it to 0, as shown below.\r\n\r\nCommand: STARTMODE<\/strong>\r\nEnter new value for STARTMODE <1>: 0<\/strong>\r\nCommand:\r\n

      Step 25<\/h2>\r\nClick Tools in the Pull-down menu. In the Pull-down menu, click Options. (Figure Step 25)\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_76\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"253\"]\"\" Figure Step 25[\/caption]\r\n

      Step 26<\/h2>\r\nIn the Options dialogue box, enable the Files tab. Expand Template Settings and Drawing Template File Location. Highlight the current location by clicking it. Click the Remove button. (Figure Step 26)\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_76\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"642\"]\"\" Figure Step 26[\/caption]\r\n

      Step 27<\/h2>\r\nIt will display an empty box as shown in the figure. (Figure Step 27).\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_76\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"241\"]\"\" Figure Step 27[\/caption]\r\n

      Step 28<\/h2>\r\nClick the Browse button. In the Browse for Folders dialogue box, locate the folder: (Figure Step 28)\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_76\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"644\"]\"\" Figure Step 28[\/caption]\r\n

      Step 29<\/h2>\r\nClick OK and the new location will appear as shown in the figure. (Figure Step 29A and 29B)\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_76\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"647\"]\"\" Figure Step 29A[\/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_76\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"330\"]\"\" Figure Step 29B[\/caption]\r\n

      Step 30<\/h2>\r\nEnable the display of the Display tab. (Figure Step 30)\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_76\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"643\"]\"\" Figure Step 30[\/caption]\r\n

      Step 31<\/h2>\r\nIn the Display resolution area, set the Arc and circle smoothness to 20000. (Figure Step 31)\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_76\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"244\"]\"\" Figure Step 31[\/caption]\r\n

      Step 32<\/h2>\r\nSet the Crosshair size to 100. (Figure Step 32)\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_76\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"291\"]\"\" Figure Step 32[\/caption]\r\n

      Step 33<\/h2>\r\nClick the Colors button to open the Drawing Window Color dialogue box. Highlight 2D model space, Uniform Background and then select the color White as shown in the figure. (Figure Step 33A and 33B)\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_76\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"238\"]\"\" Figure Step 33A[\/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_76\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"524\"]\"\" Figure Step 33B[\/caption]\r\n

      Step 34<\/h2>\r\nClick Apply and Close.\r\n

      Step 35<\/h2>\r\nEnable the User Preferences tab. (Figure Step 35)\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_76\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"600\"]\"\" Figure Step 35[\/caption]\r\n

      Step 36<\/h2>\r\nEnsure that both boxes are enabled in the Windows Standard Behavior area. Click the Right-click Customization button. Enable the box Turn on time sensitive right-click and set the Longer click duration to 250 milliseconds. (Figure Step 36A and 36B)\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_76\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"294\"]\"\" Figure Step 36A[\/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_76\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"362\"]\"\" Figure Step 36B[\/caption]\r\n

      Step 37<\/h2>\r\nClick Apply and Close.\r\n

      Step 38<\/h2>\r\nIn the Insertion scale area, pull down the Source content units menu and select Inches. Do the same for the Target drawing units menu to set both to inches. (Figure Step 38A and 38B)\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_76\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"284\"]\"\" Figure 38A[\/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_76\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"298\"]\"\" Figure Step 38B[\/caption]\r\n

      Step 39<\/h2>\r\nEnable the Drafting tab. (Figure Step 39)\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_76\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"648\"]\"\" Figure Step 39[\/caption]\r\n

      Step 40<\/h2>\r\nClick the Colors box.\u00a0 In the Color box, pull-down the list and\u00a0 click Select Color.\u00a0 Enable the Index Color tab in the Select Color dialogue box, enter the number 253 and click OK. (Figure Step 40A, 40B, and 40C)\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_76\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"291\"]\"\" Figure Step 40A[\/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_76\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"499\"]\"\" Figure Step 40B[\/caption]\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_76\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"332\"]\"\" Figure Step 40C[\/caption]\r\n

      Step 41<\/h2>\r\nClick OK and then click Apply and Close.\r\n

      Step 42<\/h2>\r\nSet the AutoSNAP Marker Size and the Aperture Size to approximately the sizes shown in the figures.\u00a0 If required, you can adjust these sizes, when required, as you work your way\u00a0 through the book. (Figure Step 42)\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_76\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"569\"]\"\" Figure Step 42[\/caption]\r\n

      Step 43<\/h2>\r\nEnable the 3D Modeling tab.\u00a0 (Figure Step \u00a043)\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_76\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"647\"]\"\" Figure Step 43[\/caption]\r\n

      Step 44<\/h2>\r\nIn the Display Tools in Viewport area, set it as shown in the figure. (Figure Step 44)\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_76\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"264\"]\"\" Figure Step 44[\/caption]\r\n

      Step 45<\/h2>\r\nEnable the Selection tab. (Figure Step 45)\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_76\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"644\"]\"\" Figure Step 45[\/caption]\r\n

      Step 46<\/h2>\r\nSet the Pickbox Size and the Grip Size to approximately the sizes as shown in the figure. If required, you can adjust these sizes, when required, as you work your way through the book. (Figure Step 46)\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_76\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"560\"]\"\" Figure Step 46[\/caption]\r\n

      Step 47<\/h2>\r\nClick the OK button on the bottom of the Options dialogue box to close it.\r\n

      Step 48<\/h2>\r\nYour AutoCAD software is now configured for the AutoCAD 2D book. Your Graphic window should closely match the figure. (Figure Step 48)\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_76\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"639\"]\"\" Figure Step 48[\/caption]\r\n

      Step 49<\/h2>\r\nGo to Module 1.","rendered":"
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      \n

      Learning Outcomes<\/p>\n<\/header>\n

      \n

      When you have completed this module, you will be able to:<\/p>\n

        \n
      1. Configure your AutoCAD software for the AutoCAD 2D book.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
        \n

        IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ BEFORE COMPLETING THIS MODULE<\/p>\n

        If you are working on the AutoCAD 2D course in an instructor-led educational institute and only completing the workalongs and lab exercises on the computers at your school or college, skip this module. Go directly to Module 1<\/a>.<\/p>\n

        If you are working on the AutoCAD 2D book in an instructor-led educational institute and completing the workalongs and lab exercises on your personal computer, do the following:<\/p>\n

          \n
        1. Go to the B.C. Open Collection<\/a> and search for “AutoCAD 2D.” Download the Templates that are listed under “Supplemental Materials.”<\/li>\n
        2. After you download the templates, complete the remainder of this module to configure your personal AutoCAD software. Complete Steps 1 to 48 in the next Workalong. Do not start Module 1 until you completed all 48 steps.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          This book was written to be used with AutoCAD running on a computer with Windows software.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

          WORKALONG: Configuring Your AutoCAD Software<\/h1>\n

          Step 1<\/h2>\n

          Start AutoCAD by clicking the desktop icon. In AutoCAD\u2019s Graphic window, click the New icon located in the upper left corner. It will open the Select Template dialogue box (Figure Step 1).<\/p>\n

          \"\"
          Figure Step 1<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

          Step 2<\/h2>\n

          In the Select Template dialogue box, click the template file: acad.dwt (or just acad on some computers) to highlight it. Then click the Open button. This will display AutoCAD’s Graphic window. (Figure Step 2)<\/p>\n

          AUTHOR’S COMMENTS:<\/strong> Your dialogue box may not match the figure exactly.<\/div>\n
          \"\"
          Figure Step 2<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

          Step 3<\/h2>\n

          Disable all features on the Status bar by clicking any that display with a blue background as shown in Figure Step 3A. All features should display with a gray background as shown in Figure Step 3B. (Figure Step 3A and 3B)<\/p>\n

           <\/p>\n

          \"\"
          Figure Step 3A<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
          \"\"
          Figure Step 3B<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

          Step 4<\/h2>\n

          In the Command Line window, located on the bottom of the Graphic window, enter the OPTIONS command by typing it on your keyboard. This will open the Options dialogue box. (Figure Step 4)<\/p>\n

          \"\"
          Figure Step 4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

          Step 5<\/h2>\n

          In the Options dialogue box, enable the Profiles tab. (Figure Step 5)<\/p>\n

          \"\"
          Figure Step 5<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

          Step 6<\/h2>\n

          Click the Add to List button. This will open the Add Profile dialogue box. Enter the name: Original for the Profile name. (Figure Step 6A and 6B)<\/p>\n

          \"\"
          Figure Step 6A<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
          \"\"
          Figure Step 6B<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
          AUTHOR’S COMMENTS:<\/strong> I am having you create a profile named Original so that you can go back to the way your AutoCAD was configured when you started this book. You will not be using this profile during the course, but at anytime (or when you complete the book) you can use this original profile to restore the original configuration.<\/div>\n

          Step 7<\/h2>\n

          Using what you learned in Step 6, create a new profile named: AutoCADbook<\/span>. (Figure Step 7)<\/p>\n

          \"\"
          Figure Step 7<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

          Step 8<\/h2>\n

          Click the AutoCADbook profile to highlight it. While it is selected, click the Set Current button. Ensure that the Current profile is AutoCADbook as shown across the top of the dialogue box. (Figure Step 8)<\/p>\n

          \"\"
          Figure Step 8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

          Step 9<\/h2>\n

          Enable the display of the Files tab. Click the + on Customization Files to expand it. Click the + on the Main Customization File to expand it. Click the file and location to highlight it as shown in the figure. While it is selected, click the Remove button. (Figure Step 9)<\/p>\n

          \"\"
          Figure Step 9<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
          AUTHOR’S COMMENTS:<\/strong> Your dialogue box may not match the figure exactly.<\/div>\n

          Step 10<\/h2>\n

          Step 9 will remove the customization file and show a blank box as shown in the figure. Click the Browse button to open the Select a file dialogue box. (Figure Step 10A and 10B)<\/p>\n

          \"\"
          Figure Step 10A<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
          \"\"
          Figure Step 10B<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

          Step 11<\/h2>\n

          In the Select a file dialogue box, pull down the Look in: box and find C drive. Click the folder: CAD Courses<\/span>. (Figure Step 11)<\/p>\n

          \"\"
          Figure Step 11<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
          AUTHOR’S COMMENTS:<\/strong> If you used a different drive when you downloaded the templates and menu from the website, you will have to find that drive letter instead of drive C.<\/div>\n

          Step 12<\/h2>\n

          Under CAD Courses, click the folder: AutoCAD 2D<\/span>. (Figure Step 12)<\/p>\n

          \"\"
          Figure Step 12<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

          Step 13<\/h2>\n

          Under the folder: AutoCAD 2D<\/span>, click the folder: Menu<\/span>. (Figure Step 13)<\/p>\n

          \"\"
          Figure Step 13<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

          Step 14<\/h2>\n

          In the folder: Menu<\/span>, click the file: AutoCADbook.CUIX<\/span> and then the Open box. (Figure Step 14)<\/p>\n

          \"\"
          Figure Step 14<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

          Step 15<\/h2>\n

          You should now see the file location:
          \nC:\\CAD Course\\AutoCAD 2D\\Menu\\AutoCADbook.CUIX<\/span>. (Figure Step 15A and 15B)<\/p>\n

          \"\"
          Figure Step 15A<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
          \"\"
          Figure Step 15B<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

          Step 16<\/h2>\n

          Click the small arrow in the Workplace Switching icon on the right end of the Status bar located along the bottom of the Graphic window. (Figure Step 16)<\/p>\n

          \"\"
          Figure Step 16<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

          Step 17<\/h2>\n

          In the Workspace pull-up menu, click Workspace Settings. This will open the Workspace Settings dialogue box. (Figure Step 17)<\/p>\n

          \"\"
          Figure Step 17<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
          AUTHOR’S COMMENTS:<\/strong> AutoCAD has two basic menu systems, Toolbars and Ribbons. You can switch back and forth between them. Along with using either the Toolbar or Ribbon menu, you should enable the Pull-down menu and use it in conjunction with either menu. The AutoCAD 2D book shows all three menus. I advise the beginner to use the Toolbar menus while working on the AutoCAD 2D book and then try the Ribbon menu after completing it. The AutoCAD 2D Advanced book teaches more about Toolbar, Ribbon, and Pull-down menus as well as how to create and edit them.<\/div>\n
          If you intend to use Toolbars menus to do this book, complete steps 18a and 19a. If you intend to use Ribbon menus to do this book, complete steps 18b and 19b.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
          AUTHOR’S COMMENTS: <\/strong>I suggest that you use Toolbar menus while working on this book.<\/div>\n

          Step 18a (Toolbar Menus)<\/h2>\n

          In the Workspace Settings dialogue box, set My Workspace to: AutoCADbook<\/span>. Enable Automatically save workspace changes by clicking the radio button. Click OK to close the box. (Figure Step 18a)<\/p>\n

          \"\"
          Figure Step 18a<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

          Step 19a (Toolbar Menus)<\/h2>\n

          Click the small arrow in the Workplace Switching icon again on the Status bar. Click the workspace: AutoCADbook<\/span> to set it as the current workspace. Make sure that the check mark is beside the workspace: AutoCADbook<\/span> as shown in the figure. (Figure Step 19a)<\/p>\n

          \"\"
          Figure Step 19a<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

          Step 18b (Ribbon Menus)<\/h2>\n

          If you intend to use Ribbon menus to do this book, complete Steps 18b and 19b. If you intend to use Toolbar menus to do this book, skip to Step 20.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

          In the Workspace Settings dialogue box, set My Workspace to the workspace: Drafting & Annotation<\/span>. Enable Automatically save workspace changes by clicking the radio button. Click OK to close the box (Figure Step 18b)<\/p>\n

          \"\"
          Figure Step 18b<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

          Step 19b (Ribbon Menus)<\/h2>\n

          Click the small arrow in the Workplace Switching icon again on the Status bar. Click the workspace: Drafting & Annotation<\/span> to set it as the current workspace. Make sure that the check mark is beside the workspace: Drafting & Annotation<\/span> as shown in the figure. (Figure Step 19b)<\/p>\n

          \"\"
          Figure Step 19b<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

          Step 20<\/h2>\n

          Click the Hamburger icon located on the far right side of the Status bar. This will display the Customization menu. Enable or disable each item in the menu until it matches the figure. (Figure Step 20)<\/p>\n

          \"\"
          Figure Step 20<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

          Step 21<\/h2>\n
          AUTHOR’S COMMENTS: <\/strong><\/strong>Enter the following commands in the Command Line window located along the bottom of the Graphic window.<\/div>\n

          Enter the MENUBAR command and set it to 1, as shown below.<\/p>\n

          Command: MENUBAR<\/strong>
          \nEnter new value for MENUBAR <0>: 1<\/strong>
          \nCommand:<\/p>\n

          Step 22<\/h2>\n

          Enter the NAVBARDISPLAY command and set it to 0, as shown below.<\/p>\n

          Command: NAVBARDISPLAY<\/strong>
          \nEnter new value for NAVBARDISPLAY <1>: 0<\/strong>
          \nCommand:<\/p>\n

          Step 23<\/h2>\n

          Enter the VPCONTROL command and set it to OFF, as shown below.<\/p>\n

          Command: VPCONTROL<\/strong>
          \nEnter new value for VPCONTROL <ON>: OFF<\/strong>
          \nCommand:<\/p>\n

          Step 24 (2015)<\/h2>\n

          If you are using AutoCAD 2015 execute the following command:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

          Enter the NEWTABMODE command and set it to 0, as shown below.<\/p>\n

          Command: NEWTABMODE<\/strong>
          \nEnter new value for NEWTABMODE <1>: 0<\/strong>
          \nCommand:<\/p>\n

          Step 24 (2016-2017)<\/h2>\n

          If you are using AutoCAD 2016 or 2017 execute the following command:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

          Enter the STARTMODE command and set it to 0, as shown below.<\/p>\n

          Command: STARTMODE<\/strong>
          \nEnter new value for STARTMODE <1>: 0<\/strong>
          \nCommand:<\/p>\n

          Step 25<\/h2>\n

          Click Tools in the Pull-down menu. In the Pull-down menu, click Options. (Figure Step 25)<\/p>\n

          \"\"
          Figure Step 25<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

          Step 26<\/h2>\n

          In the Options dialogue box, enable the Files tab. Expand Template Settings and Drawing Template File Location. Highlight the current location by clicking it. Click the Remove button. (Figure Step 26)<\/p>\n

          \"\"
          Figure Step 26<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

          Step 27<\/h2>\n

          It will display an empty box as shown in the figure. (Figure Step 27).<\/p>\n

          \"\"
          Figure Step 27<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

          Step 28<\/h2>\n

          Click the Browse button. In the Browse for Folders dialogue box, locate the folder: (Figure Step 28)<\/p>\n

          \"\"
          Figure Step 28<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

          Step 29<\/h2>\n

          Click OK and the new location will appear as shown in the figure. (Figure Step 29A and 29B)<\/p>\n

          \"\"
          Figure Step 29A<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
          \"\"
          Figure Step 29B<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

          Step 30<\/h2>\n

          Enable the display of the Display tab. (Figure Step 30)<\/p>\n

          \"\"
          Figure Step 30<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

          Step 31<\/h2>\n

          In the Display resolution area, set the Arc and circle smoothness to 20000. (Figure Step 31)<\/p>\n

          \"\"
          Figure Step 31<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

          Step 32<\/h2>\n

          Set the Crosshair size to 100. (Figure Step 32)<\/p>\n

          \"\"
          Figure Step 32<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

          Step 33<\/h2>\n

          Click the Colors button to open the Drawing Window Color dialogue box. Highlight 2D model space, Uniform Background and then select the color White as shown in the figure. (Figure Step 33A and 33B)<\/p>\n

          \"\"
          Figure Step 33A<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
          \"\"
          Figure Step 33B<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

          Step 34<\/h2>\n

          Click Apply and Close.<\/p>\n

          Step 35<\/h2>\n

          Enable the User Preferences tab. (Figure Step 35)<\/p>\n

          \"\"
          Figure Step 35<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

          Step 36<\/h2>\n

          Ensure that both boxes are enabled in the Windows Standard Behavior area. Click the Right-click Customization button. Enable the box Turn on time sensitive right-click and set the Longer click duration to 250 milliseconds. (Figure Step 36A and 36B)<\/p>\n

          \"\"
          Figure Step 36A<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
          \"\"
          Figure Step 36B<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

          Step 37<\/h2>\n

          Click Apply and Close.<\/p>\n

          Step 38<\/h2>\n

          In the Insertion scale area, pull down the Source content units menu and select Inches. Do the same for the Target drawing units menu to set both to inches. (Figure Step 38A and 38B)<\/p>\n

          \"\"
          Figure 38A<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
          \"\"
          Figure Step 38B<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

          Step 39<\/h2>\n

          Enable the Drafting tab. (Figure Step 39)<\/p>\n

          \"\"
          Figure Step 39<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

          Step 40<\/h2>\n

          Click the Colors box.\u00a0 In the Color box, pull-down the list and\u00a0 click Select Color.\u00a0 Enable the Index Color tab in the Select Color dialogue box, enter the number 253 and click OK. (Figure Step 40A, 40B, and 40C)<\/p>\n

          \"\"
          Figure Step 40A<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
          \"\"
          Figure Step 40B<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
          \"\"
          Figure Step 40C<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

          Step 41<\/h2>\n

          Click OK and then click Apply and Close.<\/p>\n

          Step 42<\/h2>\n

          Set the AutoSNAP Marker Size and the Aperture Size to approximately the sizes shown in the figures.\u00a0 If required, you can adjust these sizes, when required, as you work your way\u00a0 through the book. (Figure Step 42)<\/p>\n

          \"\"
          Figure Step 42<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

          Step 43<\/h2>\n

          Enable the 3D Modeling tab.\u00a0 (Figure Step \u00a043)<\/p>\n

          \"\"
          Figure Step 43<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

          Step 44<\/h2>\n

          In the Display Tools in Viewport area, set it as shown in the figure. (Figure Step 44)<\/p>\n

          \"\"
          Figure Step 44<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

          Step 45<\/h2>\n

          Enable the Selection tab. (Figure Step 45)<\/p>\n

          \"\"
          Figure Step 45<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

          Step 46<\/h2>\n

          Set the Pickbox Size and the Grip Size to approximately the sizes as shown in the figure. If required, you can adjust these sizes, when required, as you work your way through the book. (Figure Step 46)<\/p>\n

          \"\"
          Figure Step 46<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

          Step 47<\/h2>\n

          Click the OK button on the bottom of the Options dialogue box to close it.<\/p>\n

          Step 48<\/h2>\n

          Your AutoCAD software is now configured for the AutoCAD 2D book. Your Graphic window should closely match the figure. (Figure Step 48)<\/p>\n

          \"\"
          Figure Step 48<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

          Step 49<\/h2>\n

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