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Use palette tools two different ways.
Type:
Tutorial
Length:
2 min.
Transcript
00:04
Tool palettes provide an intuitive way to access commands and help maintain your company standards.
00:10
There are a couple of different ways to use the tools in your palettes.
00:14
To open the tool palettes window, from the View ribbon, Palettes panel, click Tool Palettes.
00:21
Switch to the Architectural tab to look at 2 different methods of bringing in a tool.
00:27
One option is to click the tool, such as a Fluorescent light, to activate it.
00:32
In the drawing, you are prompted to place the insertion point.
00:36
Click to place the light.
00:38
Alternatively, you can click and drag a tool from the palette into your preferred location in the drawing.
00:44
When you release the mouse button, the tool is placed.
00:48
Both methods also work for tools like hatch patterns.
00:52
For example, switch to the Hatches and Fills palette, and under ISO Hatches, select the Hound pattern.
00:59
As you move the cursor over an enclosed area in the drawing, the pattern displays.
01:04
Click to place the pattern at the insertion point.
01:08
Try placing the pattern again using the drag and drop method.
01:13
You may find the drag and drop method quicker to use, since it requires fewer clicks.
Video transcript
00:04
Tool palettes provide an intuitive way to access commands and help maintain your company standards.
00:10
There are a couple of different ways to use the tools in your palettes.
00:14
To open the tool palettes window, from the View ribbon, Palettes panel, click Tool Palettes.
00:21
Switch to the Architectural tab to look at 2 different methods of bringing in a tool.
00:27
One option is to click the tool, such as a Fluorescent light, to activate it.
00:32
In the drawing, you are prompted to place the insertion point.
00:36
Click to place the light.
00:38
Alternatively, you can click and drag a tool from the palette into your preferred location in the drawing.
00:44
When you release the mouse button, the tool is placed.
00:48
Both methods also work for tools like hatch patterns.
00:52
For example, switch to the Hatches and Fills palette, and under ISO Hatches, select the Hound pattern.
00:59
As you move the cursor over an enclosed area in the drawing, the pattern displays.
01:04
Click to place the pattern at the insertion point.
01:08
Try placing the pattern again using the drag and drop method.
01:13
You may find the drag and drop method quicker to use, since it requires fewer clicks.
Industry:
Site Development (General civil engineering), Aerospace and defense equipment
Role:
Interior designer, Product designer, Civil engineer (Hydrology / hydraulics), Technical and engineering manager, Geotechnical Engineer, Civil engineer (Land and site design), Environmental Engineer, Civil engineer (Geotechnical), Civil engineer (Tunnels and bridges), Civil engineer (Roads and highways)
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