Hello,
I'm getting ready to install AutoCAD Civil 3D on my computer and I like using the AutoCAD classic toolbars instead of the newer ribbon. Does AutoCAD 2012 still have the classic toolbar that you can switch to?
Thank you.
The answer to the question "Can I jump off that bridge?" would be yes. But I might want to throw in a recommendation not to. "Can I dig a ditch with a spoon?" Yes. But you might want to use a shovel of even rent some equipment.
I don't see how adding other options is detrimental to the OP.
Allen
Allen Jessup
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No offesne there partner... but I have to agree with the hockey fella. Not so much in the way he delivered his point, but the point itself. The problem with many of these "user forums" is they focus on what I should do, what the best choice is, etc. my guess is that hockey_hound like me was directed through to this thread because not only was he looking for the answer to if the toolbars could be used instead of the ribbon, but also, how one would go about changing the settings to allow for such an environment. I have OLD users... a couple that are about to retire, and I don't see the validity in making them learn the new ribbon interface with only a few months of work left. The only reason I have to replace the computers is they both failed. These users don't want the toolbars tucked away somewhere... they want it to look like the Civil3D 2009 interface. Period. So a simple answer of "yes" did answer the question, but folks that have been around support for years like many pf us have tend to follow that through to "yes, and here is how". Someone will always have a best practice, or a better way to do it, but I don't remeber "best practice" being part of the question.
I wish I could actually provide the answer, it would make a few of my users very happy. Instead, I get to read messages from a couple guys fighting with each other. Hooray user forums!
I think the answer you seek was in message 5 in this thread:
@JessicaPalmer wrote:
If I understand your original question you are looking to add the toolbars but not replace the ribbons. On the View tab, at the far right hand end, is a toolbar button. First click toolbar, then choose the category and the specific toolbar to turn on. You can place them where ever you wish.
Continue to use the Ribbon for new commands you may find that it is easier to use than some of the toolbars.
🙂
It's possible I misunderstand you though. Is there something that you're still not sure how to achieve?
Mark Green
Working on Civil 3D in Canada
@Anonymous wrote:
No offesne there partner... but I have to agree with the hockey fella.
I wish I could actually provide the answer, it would make a few of my users very happy. Instead, I get to read messages from a couple guys fighting with each other. Hooray user forums!
My 2¢....
Many times, without more information from the OP, it's difficult to ascertain (especially from a user you don't know), the context from which the question arose.
Are they asking for "A" because they need "A" period, or they just don't know that "Substitute A" is available and it will do the job better.
I saw a post in another forum today where the OP asked how to turn off "UAC" in Windows 7. He went on to say something like "...don't tell me why I need to leave it alone, and don't tell me what it does, just tell me how to turn it off, period" . In that case, it's easy to see what the OP was asking for (and yes, responders did try to convince the OP to leave it on anyway....)
Cheers all.
Almost... I was hoping for more of a "here is how to make the environment look like Civil 3D 2009" etc. I know that is asking for a lot and I'm not frustrated at all. I want the ribbon to actually go away and have it be all toolbars instead. Sort of a "classic" interface option. This seems to be a common question, but there aren't many complete answers. I'm sure I will figure it out. Hopefully before they retire 🙂
I agree completely... a more diplomatic response like yours probably could have saved two pages on these answers.
@Anonymous wrote:
No offesne there partner... but
None taken. You're right about that being part of the nature of user forums. But that's the price paid for free support. Not every answer will be of any use. As I said; I believe giving additional information that may be helpful is a good thing. The OP has every right to ignore it.
To make the ribbon disappear. Use the RIBBONCLOSE command.
Allen
Allen Jessup
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@troma wrote:
...... I haven't understood the "Customize User Interface" user interface since 2000.
It was beyond terrible when first released in AutoCAD 2006, but they did go back and make major improvements to this feature. It still leaves a lot to be desired, but I think it's been given proper attention considering it's not something that is typically used as often as say...the SSM....