Did you know that you could add AutoCAD to your Start menu? I have a lot of desktop Icons for starting programs. I get a few people laughing at me when they see my desktop. So finding an Icon may be a chore. You can do this procedure with just about any desktop icon… Way […]
So you went through and selected all the items you wanted in the Initial Setup and there is a problem or you want to revisit your choices after the fact. Warning: Doing this will change your profile. You may want to save the profile before you make changes. Go to the Profiles tab on the […]
The last question is really not part of the Initial Setup process. The last question is related to DWG associations. When you double click a DWG file from explorer, what do you want to happen. I selected the last one because I use Design Review for quick viewing of files. I seldom open a […]
The third question asked during your Initial Setup is about Template files. You can select the default, one of your own, or have AutoCAD create one based on the industry selection you made in question One. Template files are used to create new files with setting already preset per your desires. When you create a […]
The second question that is asked during installation is about Workspaces. This question will let you further define what Workspaces and tools you want to use by default. From the AutoCAD Help file: Workspaces control which task-based tools are displayed in the application window and when they are displayed. You can create different workspaces based […]
I recently installed (actually reinstalled) AutoCAD 2010. It was a painless process, but the Initial Setup asked some questions along the way. The install did not take very long, even though I did a Full Install. I recommend that you do that. At least for yourself. That way you get everything that you want and […]
Here is the straight scoop from Autodesk on the requirements for AutoCAD 2010. Does your machine have what it takes? Operating system 32-bit Microsoft® Windows® Vista® Business SP1 Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise SP1 Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate SP1 Microsoft Windows XP Home SP2 or later Microsoft Windows XP Professional […]
Need a quick cheat sheet? Autodesk provides a lot of documentation that is sometimes hidden. Buried in the install folders under the Help area I stumbled on the 2010 Que Cards. Here is the one for 2010. Direct from Autodesk. Click here to download the PDF. Warning – it is a 4 meg download.
Have you ever hovered longer than normal? and found something special. Hover over a command interface in 2010 and you will soon see the “help” topics pop up. Try it.
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