Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Application Menu
Quick Access Toolbar
Ribbon Tabs
Ribbon Panel
InfoCenter
Ribbon
View Cube
Navigation Bar
Cursor
UCS Icon
Command Prompt
Command Window
Coordinate Readout
Status Bar
FiGuRE 1.4 The AutoCAD Application window using the 2D Drafting & Annotation workspace
Switching the Current Workspace
Whether you choose to develop your own custom workspace or just use one that
comes with the software, you may switch your current workspace at any time. As
you become more comfortable with the software, you'll likely choose to build a
workspace that better matches the way you use AutoCAD. You'll be using the 2D
Drafting & Annotation workspace for the irst 15 chapters in this topic. In the inal
two chapters, you'll switch to the 3D Modeling (Figure 1.5) workspace. For now,
however, you need to get your AutoCAD user interface to look like Figure 1.4.
NOTE the illustrations in this topic show the drawing area of the
autoCaD user interface with a white background; however, the default and
preferred method is to use a dark gray or black background to reduce eye-
strain. the color choice in the topic is simply for readability.
 
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