2000

AutoCAD 2000 Preview Guide Page 15 00000-005000-5513
Five basic modes of shortcut menus are implemented in AutoCAD 2000 and all are customizable and
extensible. The basic menu modes include the following:
Edit-mode menu appears when you right-click with objects selected but no command
in progress. For some high-level objects such as dimensions, the menu will display
object-specific editing tools.
Default menu appears when you right-click in the
drawing area and no command is in progress or when a
selection set is available.
Dialog-mode menus appear
when you right-click in
modal dialogs or on dialog
tabs. (Shown the Layer
Properties Right Click
Menu.)
Command-mode menu appears when you right-click during a command in progress. Options
specific to that command are displayed.
Other menus. Right-clicking on the command line
displays a recent command history. Right–clicking on
any toolbar displays a list of all toolbars.
Solids Editing Enhancements
Creating 3D solid models is significantly easier in AutoCAD 2000 with the addition of a full-featured
solids-editing capability. First of all, designers can now take full advantage of the ACIS
®
4.0 modeling
engine in AutoCAD to create complex solid models quickly and easily. Once created, these models can be
easily modified using techniques for face, body, and edge editing. Editing capabilities include: face move,
rotate, offset, taper, delete, copy, and change color. Flexible shelling and imprint features are also
included. You can select faces with an intuitive face-picking method. All of these tools are available on
an easy-to-use Solids Editing toolbar.