CAD Panacea: Two quick tips

Sometimes, it's the little things that make all the difference. One of the best features of the R2005 Mtext editor is the ability to quickly exit (while saving changes) by clicking anywhere in the drawing editor. This beats trying to pick the tiny OK button every time.

To quickly hide all toolbars, and windows in the AutoCAD screen (such as tool palettes), use the shortcut Ctrl+0. This devotes all your screen real estate to the drawing editor, with the exception of the pull-down menu and the command line. Use the same shortcut to toggle your screen back to normal.

Labels: Tips

PermaLink Posted 4/13/2005 12:31:00 PM

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Comment from:

Anonymous
Date: August 3, 2005 at 1:56:00 PM CDT

Both of these tips also work in 2004. I knew how to exit the mtext editor by clicking in the drawing editor, but Ctrl + 0 (that's a zero) is a new one to me. Now that I know about it I'll be using it a lot. Thanks!

Hugh

Comment from:

R.K. McSwain
Date: August 3, 2005 at 5:55:00 PM CDT

Thanks for the info about 2004. We skipped that release, so I wasn't sure.