Variables that affects the FILETAB behaviour in AutoCAD products

Autodesk Support

Dec 12, 2024


Products and versions covered


Issue:

The behavior of the file tabs in AutoCAD is different on different machines.

Causes:

Different configuratiosn for the file tab hover and file tab preview settings.

Solution:

There are few variables that can affect the FILETAB feature, and they are controlled by different variables: 

  • FILETABTHUMBHOVER: (values 1-0) Specifies whether the corresponding model or layout loads in the drawing window when you hover over a file tab thumbnail. 
  • FILETABPREVIEW: (Values 1-0): Controls the type of preview, list view or thumbnail view, when you hover over a file tab.

Products:

AutoCAD; AutoCAD Architecture; Civil 3D; AutoCAD Electrical; AutoCAD LT; AutoCAD LT Civil Suite; AutoCAD Map 3D; AutoCAD Map 3D Enterprise; AutoCAD Mechanical; AutoCAD MEP; AutoCAD P&ID; AutoCAD Plant 3D; AutoCAD Raster Design; AutoCAD Land Desktop;

Versions:

2014;


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