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Legacy Menu (MNS) file An ASCII based file that stores menu customization
data for AutoCAD 2005 and earlier. Most of the file needed to be edited outside
of AutoCAD using a text editor such as Notepad, but there were a few features
that could be customized in AutoCAD using the CUSTOMIZE command. The
MNS file has been replaced by the CUIx file. A CUIx file can be generated from
an MNS file using the Transfer tab of the CUI command.
Legacy Menu Template (MNU) file An ASCII based file that is used as a
template to define the contents of the MNS file when the MNU file is loaded
into AutoCAD with the MENU command. The MNU file is used in AutoCAD
2005 and earlier, and is very similar to the MNS file. The MNU file has been
replaced by the CUIx file. A CUIx file can be generated from a MNU file using
the Transfer tab of the CUI command.
Macro A series of commands that are run in a defined sequence to accomplish
a drawing task.
Main customization file A writable CUIx file that defines most of the user
interface elements (including the standard menus, toolbars, keyboard
accelerators, and so on). The acad.cuix file (the default main CUIx file) is
automatically loaded when you start AutoCAD.
Ribbon An interface element that displays panels made up of commands and
controls that can be docked horizontally or vertically along the program’s
application window.
Ribbon panel An organizational structure used to lay out commands and
controls for display on the ribbon or as a floating user interface.
Palette An interface element that can be docked or floating in the drawing
area. Palettes include the Command Line window, Tool Palettes Window,
Properties palette, and so on.
Partial customization file Any CUIx file that is not defined as the main or
enterprise CUIx file. You can load and unload partial CUIx files as you need
them during a drawing session.
Quick Access toolbar An interface element that is located to the right of the
application menu and provides direct access to a defined set of commands.
Tree node A hierarchical structure in the Customize User Interface (CUI)
Editor that contains interface elements and items that can be imported,
exported, and customized.
Workspace A collection of user interface elements, including their contents,
properties, display states, and locations.
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