AutoCAD Architecture :: Why Ribbon Tools Don't Use Layer Keys

Mar 24, 2012

I am wondering why the most basic tools like MTEXT and DIM in the Ribbon don't have Layer Key options? Or am I missing something? I have the annotation content customized with layer keys and annotation scale on the tool pallets but obviously the "same" tool is right there on the Ribbon as well. Problem is that it is not the same tool and the one on the Ribbon is not configurable, like say with a simple Layer Key option under Properties.

I found the article by Koch about how to copy your tools on your pallets to the Ribbon but I don't understand why I have to do more and more set-up work with every new version. Is it really that bizarre to think that people might want dims to come in on A-ANNO_DIMS layer and text to come in on A-ANNO_TEXT layer?

The AEC content seems to find the Layer Keys. How unexpected that a wall would come in on A-WALL layer! It's almost like the people who made the program understand what it is used for.

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AutoCAD Architecture :: Order Of Tools In Ribbon

Feb 3, 2011

Can I arrange the ribbon and or quick access tool bar command drop down so that when I select a tool it stays in the top position rather then having to pick the drop down then scroll down and pick the tool.

So what ever tool I use stays in the top of the list. I'm coming from adt04 so have no experience with the new cui interface.

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AutoCAD Architecture :: Are Layer Keys Only For Objects

Apr 14, 2013

Are Layer Keys only for ACA objects ?

for example:

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I added "dimlinear" to the key style. but it just draws dimensions on the current layer.

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AutoCAD Inventor :: Drawing Tools Form User Tools - Ribbon Without Any Add-on?

Sep 10, 2012

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I used Invenbtor 2013 with servce pack.

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Photoshop :: Bracket Keys Stop Resizing Tools

Jun 29, 2012

In cs5 my brackets for resizine tools occasionally stopped working. I would restart and all would be  well . . for a while. I figured that there was something wrong with cs5. Now I am getting the same thing in cs6.

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AutoCad :: Match Layer Filters Within Layer Manager To Dropdown On Ribbon

Mar 25, 2011

you can match the layer filters with in the layer manager to the drop down on the ribbon..so how do i get the to match so the filter im viewing in the manager is what i see in the ribbon.

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AutoCAD Architecture :: Shortcut Keys F1 Through F12 Do Not Work

Aug 9, 2012

I have a new computer and the F1 thru F12 shortcut keys for ortho, snap, etc. do not work. Rather these ring up computer functions like speaker volumnet and screen brightness. I would like to find the button that returns the shortcut keys to ACAD mode.

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Illustrator :: CS 5.1 - Shortcut Keys Not Working Properly In Shape Tools

Nov 12, 2013

Version: Illustrator CS5.1
System: Mac OS X 10.8.5
 
Whenever I use a Shape tool for which the up and down arrow keys change its attributes, the up and down arrow keys skip several states. So for example, a star can go from 5 points to 12 points if I tap the up arrow key once, skipping 6 - 11 pointed stars entirely. It happens with polygons, spirals, and the flare tool as well.
 
I tried using a different keyboard, but the problem persisted. I also used my keyboard with another computer and Illustrator behaved just fine. So it's definitely a problem with the software.

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Revit :: Modification Tools On Ribbon Not Available

Feb 22, 2013

I have a user that isn't getting the modify tools when it comes to Profile modification or adjusting such items as curtain grids.
 
I'm aware of all the standard ways of hitting TAB, etc, but selecting the proper item isn't the issue. When the profile edge (of anything) or curtain grid line (unpinned, of course) of curtain walls are selected the tools for modification (add-remove segment, edit profile, etc) simply don't appear on the ribbon.

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AutoCAD Architecture :: Missing Tabs In Ribbon?

Jun 13, 2011

In AutoCAD Architecture 2011, some of the tabs are missing. One is the Insert tab. So I can not insert an xref.

how to regenerate the ribbon...if that is what I need to do.

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AutoCAD Architecture :: Adding Ribbon To 2010?

Jul 12, 2012

How do I add the ribbon to 2010? I just have pull downs and tool bars.

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AutoCAD Architecture :: Finding The Ribbon And Classic

Apr 30, 2013

I just installed the student version of ACA 2011, but it does not show any ribbon and I could not even set up the classic look either.

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AutoCAD Architecture :: Adding To The Ribbon Panel?

Feb 4, 2011

Is there a way to add to the ribbon panel?  I want to add a tool bar so it shows as a panel instead of a tool bar.  I tried to customize it but I think I'm missing a step.  I went to CUI and selected the default workspace, went to the toolbar area and added the toolbar to the ribbon panel.  I then went the the right side of the CUI and hit customization, but there's nothing to select on either the right side or left side that would add the toolbar panel.

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AutoCAD Architecture :: Ribbon Panel Button That Is The Same As Alt+1

Mar 20, 2013

I'm using a disto laser with my tablet running "AutoCad Architecture".  The laser can be set to fire using a combination of Alt, Shift or Control keys plus a number or letter.  I arbitrarily set it up as "Alt 1". My old tablet had a mechanical button that I easily assigned this function. For my new setup, I need this button on the ribbon but I can't figure out what Macro text format is the same as pressing "Alt 1". 

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AutoCAD Architecture :: Lost Menu Ribbon

Jul 16, 2010

I was workingona project with autocad 2011, but i lsot the original menus, Ihave been obliged to use the costomed menu. I knew how to use Autocad 2000 and ADT 2002,

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AutoCAD Architecture :: Ribbon On 2010 Disappeared

Jan 17, 2011

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AutoCad :: Get Classic Layer Manger To Use Layer Manager Tools?

Nov 18, 2011

How to get the classic layour manger to use the ACA layer manager tools?

In 2008 before the floating layer manager the manager looked as the Classic version does now in AutoCAD ACA 2012 with the tool of "new layer from standard". This tool now only seems to be in the floating layer manager and when I switch to Classic manager the "new layer from standard" is removed from the dialog box.

I want to use the classic dialog but have access to the "new layer from standard" tool

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AutoCAD Architecture :: Add Multileader Panel Onto Annotate Tab On Ribbon?

Jul 18, 2012

How can I add the multileader panel onto my annotate tab on my ribbon?

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AutoCAD Architecture :: How To Turn Off Contextual Ribbon Tabs

Nov 22, 2013

I'm a right clicker.  Contextual ribbon tabs pop up every time I touch an object. They require additional clicks and mouse movements. I don't want them. How can I stop them? I just want the default ribbon.  I was able to do this on a previous version but now I forget how. Version upgrades do not bode well for old people.

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AutoCAD Architecture :: Ribbon Does Not Have Any Tabs Or Panels Currently Loaded

Mar 3, 2009

This morning after no problems yesterday.

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It was there yesterday until I quit ACA, where did it go?

Did Autodesk install a virus that deletes the Ribbon after a predefined number of uses? It doesn't make any difference which workspace is invoked it is not there. In Document it is just completely gone and typing ribbon at the command line brings up the "This Ribbon..." as is the case in all the other workspaces. How does this happen?

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AutoCAD Architecture :: Accelerator Keys For Right-click Object-snap Cursor Menu Do Not Work

Sep 26, 2012

Accelerator Keys

My accelerator keys for the right-click object-snap cursor menu do not work. For example, I will be drawing a line and I will bring up the object-snap menu, then I will select ‘E’ for endpoint snap, the ‘e’ will display in the dynamic input window and the snap does not work.

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Aug 22, 2013

I just installed AutoCad architecture 2013 onto Window 7, and lots of the ribbon icons are coming in as questins marks. I attached a picture of the ribbon.

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Oct 15, 2011

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AutoCAD Architecture :: Changing Primary Command Ribbon Panel

Aug 23, 2012

What's the best way to change the primary command on a ribbon panel?  I want to set Pline as the primary command on the draw panel as it is currently line.  I've managed to get it to work (sort off) but shouldn't it as simple as right click "set as primary command"?

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AutoCAD Architecture :: Schedule Tag - From Ribbon Bar - Uses Current Text Style / Font

Nov 1, 2013

We're transitioning from ACA2012 to ACA2014.  I'm also trying to get away from putting my blocks in DesignCenter and having our users insert Annotation (tags) from the Ribbon bar.

When I insert our door tag (or any schedule tag) from the ribbon bar, it is automatically changing the text style to the current text style.  I'd rather it just use the style built into the tag.  I know that can be controlled in the Designcenter content (right-click) - but how do I change that from the ribbon bar?

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AutoCAD Architecture :: Blurry Ribbon After Editing / Creating Multiline Text

Dec 7, 2011

I use Autcad Architecure 2010 on my computer.

After I created or made a multiline text, the ribbon in autocad is getting all blurry. None of the icons in the ribbon will work (see attached picture).

I always have to shut down Autocad and restart it to continue my work.

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Oct 7, 2012

I updated to Arch. 13 and some of my content (mainly casework) was not working properly, so I deleted it and decided to just re-download the files. Insert ribbon > Seek search bar leaves me with a blank page. I've tried queries: "casework" "ceiling fan" "furnace" "family" "lighting" and "wall."

I've tried getting through via Revit Architecture as well.

I'm in the middle of a design concept rendering for a client... so this caught me completely off-guard.

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Aug 26, 2013

I am currently running Building Design Suite Standard 2014. I have always used several of the tools on the express menu. Convert to mtext, arc aligned text, are 2 of the tools that are not working for me at this point.

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Mar 6, 2010

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Jan 2, 2013

I am trying to get TOOLS and the object snap toolbar up but my menu bar only has FILE WINDOW.

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