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CHAPTER 1 Exploring thE UsEr intErfacE
Modify The Modify tab in the Family Editor environment is the same as the one found in
the Project File environment. This tab is also compact, allowing for a contextual tab when
objects within the family are selected.
The Load Into Project button is available on each tab in the Family Editor environment. This
allows you to load the family into another open file at any time.
Customizing the Ribbon
You can customize the ribbon interface to better suit your workflow. For example, you can rear-
range the order of the tabs by holding down the Ctrl key and clicking a tab name to drag it to a
new location.
You can move panels on a tab to different locations on the tab by clicking a panel name and
dragging it to a new location. Figure 1.2 shows the Mechanical panel being dragged from its
location on the Home tab. The panels to the right will slide over to fill in the space left by the
moved panel.
You cannot move a panel from one tab to another, however. If you attempt to drop a panel
onto another tab, it will return to its original location on its original tab.
You can remove panels from a tab and place them in another location on your screen. You
can dock floating panels together by dragging one panel over the other, and you can move the
docked panels as a group by clicking and dragging the gray grip that appears when you hover
your mouse pointer over a floating panel. If you use dual monitors, you can even drag a panel
to the second monitor. The panel’s new position is maintained when you restart the software,
but the panel will not appear until a file is opened. Keep in mind that moving tools to another
screen may actually hinder your workflow efficiency.
Back to Normal
You can return a floating panel to its default location by clicking the small button in the upper-right
corner of the panel.
If you want to return the entire ribbon interface to its default settings, you can do so by locating
and deleting the UIState.dat file and then reopening the application. Deleting this file will also
remove any customization done to the Quick Access toolbar.
Figure 1.2
Moving a tab panel
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