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USER INTERFACE FEATURES
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Workset Indicator Design Option Indicator
You can access the Worksets dialog box by clicking the Worksets button next to the active
workset window, and you can switch between active worksets by clicking the window and
selecting the desired workset. These are the same tools as found on the Collaborate tab, but
having them on the status bar eliminates the need to switch tabs on the ribbon to access them.
This also eliminates the need to add the tools to the Quick Access toolbar. The Design Options
window displays the active design option, and you can access the Design Options dialog box by
clicking the button.
The Editable Only and Press And Drag check boxes are located on the status bar. The
Editable Only check box is for fi ltering a selection by only those objects that are editable in a
worksharing environment, and the Press And Drag check box allows you to drag objects in the
model without having to select them fi rst. So, you can click an object and immediately drag it
when the box is checked. When deselected, you must fi rst click to select the object, release your
mouse button, and then click the object again to drag it. In some cases, you may want to deselect
this box to avoid moving objects inadvertently when working in a crowded area of the model.
Info Center
The Info Center is the portion of the title bar that gives you quick access to the Help menu or
information about Revit MEP 2011. The search window allows you to search for information
about a topic, and you can choose the locations to be searched by clicking the arrow next to the
binoculars button.
You can easily access the Subscription Center by clicking the button with a key on it. Any
topics found in the search window or listed in the Subscription Center panel can be added to
your Favorites list by clicking the star icon to the right of the topic. Clicking the star button on
the Info Center will list all your favorite topics. The Help menu is displayed by clicking the
question mark button. Revit MEP 2011 has a web-based Help menu. You can access additional
information by clicking the arrow next to the Help button, as shown in Figure 1.7.
The Communication Center button is the one with the radar device on it. The Communica-
tion Center provides information about product updates and announcements.
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