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Understanding the AutoCAD Window  7
In the middle of the AutoCAD window is the drawing area where you’ll do your actual
drawing. At the bottom of the screen is the status bar, which provides information about
many of the settings you’ll use in AutoCAD. The status bar also offers controls over many
of the different drawing modes in AutoCAD. Just above the status bar is the command
window, which is almost unique to AutoCAD.
The command line is a text window that displays commands as you use them, as well
as your keyboard input. Messages often appear here that prompt you to perform a step in
a command. You’ll learn more about the command line a bit later in this chapter; see the
“Using the Command Line” section.
In the upper-right corner of the AutoCAD window you’ll see the InfoCenter. This is
where you can get help about AutoCAD feature or find current information about Auto-
CAD on the Internet.
Another unique item in AutoCAD’s window is the set of tool palettes shown in Fig-
ure 1.4. You can use these palettes to keep your favorite tools and drawing components in
one convenient place for quick access.
Figure 1.3
The Menu Browser
Click the AutoCAD icon to open the Menu Browser
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