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This table gives a brief overview of the settings.
Options dialog box settings
Tab Function
File Specifies the directories in which AutoCAD searches for
support, driver, menu, and other files. Also specifies optional,
user-defined settings such as which dictionary to use for
checking spelling.
Display Customizes the AutoCAD display.
Open and Save Controls options that relate to opening and saving files in
AutoCAD.
Plotting Controls options related to plotting.
System Controls AutoCAD system settings.
User Preferences Controls options that optimize the way you work in AutoCAD.
Drafting Specifies a number of general editing options.
Selection Controls settings that relate to object selection methods.
Profiles Controls the use of profiles. A profile is a configuration you
define.
IMPORTANT
You can restore custom options in a saved profile
by making that profile current. However, when
you choose Set Current, the operation is
immediate. It is recommended that you copy
and save the original AutoCAD Land
Development Desktop profile settings before you
make changes in the Options dialog box.
AEC Editor Controls settings that are not applicable to AutoCAD Land
Development Desktop.
For more information, use to look up “Modifying the AutoCAD
Environment” in the online Help.