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The default path for tool palette files is set on the Files tab of the Options dia-
log box under Tool Palettes File Locations.
Note If a tool palette file is set with a read-only attribute, a lock icon displays
in a lower corner of the tool palette. This indicates that the tool palette cannot
be modified beyond changing its display settings and rearranging the icons.
Toolbars
Toolbars contain buttons that start commands. When you move the point-
ing device over a toolbar button, the tooltip displays the name of the button.
Buttons with a small black triangle in the lower-right corner have flyouts that
contain related commands. With the cursor over the icon, hold down the
pick button until the flyout appears.
The Standard toolbar at the top of the drawing area is displayed by default.
This toolbar is similar to those found in Microsoft Office programs. It con-
tains frequently used AutoCAD commands such as
DIST, PAN, and ZOOM, as
well as Microsoft Office standard commands such as New, Open, and Save.
Display, Dock, and Resize Toolbars
AutoCAD initially displays several toolbars:
Standard toolbar
Styles toolbar
Layers toolbar
Properties toolbar
Draw toolbar
Modify toolbar
You can display or hide these four and additional toolbars, and you can
create your own toolbars. A toolbar can be floating or docked. A floating tool-
bar is located anywhere in the drawing area of the AutoCAD window, and
you can drag it to a new location, resize it, or dock it. A docked toolbar is
attached to any edge of the drawing area. While a toolbar is docked, it cannot
be resized. You can move a docked toolbar by dragging it to a new docking
location.
See Also
“Create Custom Toolbars” in the Customization Guide