Graphics Reference
In-Depth Information
1.2 HOW TO START AUTOCAD
®
2010
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There are two ways to start AutoCAD 2010:
While installing AutoCAD 2010, the installation program will create a
shortcut on your desktop. To start AutoCAD, simply double-click this icon.
From the
Windows
taskbar click
Start/All Programs/Autodesk/
AutoCAD2010/AutoCAD2010
.
AutoCAD will start with a new, open drawing fi le, which will look like the
following:
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Ribbon
Quick Access Toolbar
Application Menu
Info Center
Crosshairs
Command Window
Status Bar
Graphical Area
1.3 UNDERSTANDING THE AUTOCAD
®
2010 INTERFACE
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The primary methods to reach commands in AutoCAD 2010 will be through
Ribbons
and the
Application Menu
.
You will use
Ribbons
instead of the normal toolbars.
This interface will give you more space in the
Graphical Area
, which is
your drawing area.
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