Graphics Programs Reference
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To add a tool, right-click the desired tool shown in the Ribbon below the title
bar, and select Add to Quick Access Toolbar from the context menu.
While we're discussing fundamentals, let's take a little time to review some of
the basic functions of the interface in general.
Learning the Basics of Tabs
The Autodesk Inventor 2010 interface is frequently referred to as a Ribbon inter-
face because of the large ribbon of tools that is displayed horizontally across the
top of the screen. Depending on the type of fi le you're editing, multiple tabs may
appear on the Ribbon. In each tab there are additional groupings of tools called
panels that offer even more precise organization.
In this topic's exercises, I'll refer to the location of a tool by the tab and panel
on which it's located. This should make it easier to locate new tools as they're
introduced. When tools are reused, the specifi c location may not be given to
encourage learning their location.
Depending on your screen resolution, some panels will switch to a narrower,
expandable version to allow the primary tool to be displayed on the Ribbon.
Get Started Tab
Inventor is set up to open by default with no fi le or dialog boxes open. The inter-
face displays only the Get Started tab (Figure 1.4) and behind it another tab
called Tools.
FIGURE 1.4 The Get Started tab gives you access to the basic tools as well as
learning materials.
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