Menus and Workspaces

Taking a Quick Tour of AutoCAD Map 3D

Taking a Quick Tour of AutoCAD Map 3D

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Menus and Workspaces

In AutoCAD Map 3D, all the commands related to a particular task are on the same menu. For example, commands related to new objects are on the Create menu, commands related to editing are on the Modify menu, and commands related to analysis are on the Analyze menu.

Commands on the menus vary, depending on which workspace you are using. One workspace is customized for working with geospatial data; one is for drawings; and one is for users of previous versions of AutoCAD Map 3D.

You can customize any workspace to include the toolbars and menus you like, specify the contents of each toolbar and menu, keyboard shortcuts, and how the mouse buttons behave.

To specify a workspace

1. Click View menu Menu/Toolbar Layout.
2. Select the workspace most appropriate for your work.
   • If you work mainly with geospatial data, select Map 3D For Geospatial.

     The tutorials assume that you use the Map 3D For Geospatial workspace unless otherwise noted.

   • If you work mainly with Autodesk drawings, select Map 3D For Drawings.
   • Users of previous versions may prefer Map Classic.