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Staying Informed with the InfoCenter
Nearly every major Windows program is somehow linked to the Internet to offer the lat-
est news and updates for software. AutoCAD provides the InfoCenter, which appears as a
bar in the upper-right corner of the AutoCAD window.
The InfoCenter provides a way to stay informed about the
latest software updates and support issues for AutoCAD. Enter
a keyword or phrase in the input box and then click the binoculars
icon to get a list of sources for your query.
You can then select a topic from the list to find the information you need. If you click
the InfoCenter’s Communication Center tool, the one that looks like a satellite dish,
you’ll open a list of general topics available.
The list is divided into main topics shown as gray title bars. You can click the arrow to
the right of a title bar to close or open a topic.
Finding Additional Sources of Help
The Help window and the InfoCenter are the main source for reference material, but you
can also find answers to your questions through the other options in the Help menu. To
open the Help menu, click the arrowhead to the right of
the question mark icon in the InfoCenter.
Here is a brief description of the other Help menu
options:
Info Palette (AutoCAD 2010 LT only) The Info palette is a pop-up window that offers
immediate help with the command you are using. It’s helpful for first-time users. When
you issue a command with the Info palette open, you will see an option or a list of
options in the palette. These options offer a brief tutorial or other information about the
current command.
New Features Workshop This option provides descriptions and tutorials focused on the
new features found in AutoCAD 2010. You can update this unique support tool through
the Autodesk website.
Additional Resources This options provides online help from Autodesk’s website, includ-
ing a support knowledge base, online training resources, and the Developer Center. There
is also a link to the Autodesk User Group International website.
Send Feedback Click here to open a web page that allows you to send comments about
AutoCAD directly to Autodesk.
Customer Involvement Program This program tracks your use of AutoCAD and its inter-
action with your computer system. This information is used to help determine future
changes to AutoCAD. You can participate anonymously or supply contact information.
About This options provides information about the version of AutoCAD you are using.
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