topic Re: Autocad layout tools missing in AutoCAD Forum

Autocad layout tools missing

fprico — Thu, 02 Mar 2017 20:21:20 GMT

Hi, I have recently download Autocad 2016, but the layout tools for creating 2d views is missing.

Re: Autocad layout tools missing

natasha.l — Thu, 02 Mar 2017 21:23:28 GMT

Welcome.

It seems like you may just need to add it. You can add the view panel by right-clicking on the empty space to the right and selecting "Show Panel" > "Views"

Keep us posted on the progress.

Re: Autocad layout tools missing

fprico — Thu, 02 Mar 2017 21:36:00 GMT

Hello,

Thanks, I attached an image to see what is missing.

Re: Autocad layout tools missing

Darin.Green — Thu, 02 Mar 2017 22:19:23 GMT

@fprico

You have to be in a layout tab in order to see that tab.

Re: Autocad layout tools missing

natasha.l — Thu, 02 Mar 2017 22:14:14 GMT

Hello @fprico,

I have an article here that shows how to Add a new toolbar button. I just went through it now myself. Navigate to the top of the toolbar on the "Manage" tab click "CUI" icon search & drag the "Layout" to the "Quick Toolbar" in the top section. It should appear after you close out the window.

Hope this helped. I will move this over to the AutoCAD 2017 forum for more input.

Re: Autocad layout tools missing

fprico — Thu, 02 Mar 2017 23:09:59 GMT

I could not find that, could you post an image?.

Re: Autocad layout tools missing

natasha.l — Thu, 02 Mar 2017 23:29:04 GMT

Hello @fprico,

Sure, here you go.

Re: Autocad layout tools missing

john.vellek — Thu, 02 Mar 2017 23:29:39 GMT

Hi @fprico,

Try typing in CUI, select Layouts from the Toolbars category and on the right select Add to workspaces in the Default Display

Please select the Accept as Solution button if my post solves your issue or answers your question.

Re: Autocad layout tools missing

fprico — Thu, 02 Mar 2017 23:41:09 GMT

I just change to "add to workspace" and it doesnt show it, the version Autocad LT 2016.

Re: Autocad layout tools missing

john.vellek — Thu, 02 Mar 2017 23:42:43 GMT

Hi @fprico

Did you also click on a layout tab first? You have to be in an existing layout in order to see it at the top of your screen.

Re: Autocad layout tools missing

fprico — Thu, 02 Mar 2017 23:52:19 GMT

Hi, yes this is how it looks.

Re: Autocad layout tools missing

Vinayv4v — Fri, 03 Mar 2017 04:21:58 GMT

Hi,

Try to move the file to the ribbon tab (not in toolbar) in the CUI and then check if the tools are there.

Thanks & Best Regards

Re: Autocad layout tools missing

pendean — Fri, 03 Mar 2017 14:00:48 GMT

Right-click in that red-zone: are all the panels turned on?

If not, it's time to reset autocad https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad/troubleshooting/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/How-to-reset-AutoCAD-to-defaults.html

Re: Autocad layout tools missing

fprico — Fri, 03 Mar 2017 16:24:43 GMT

Hi, just reset setting to default and nothing. The show panels looks differnt.

Re: Autocad layout tools missing

fprico — Fri, 03 Mar 2017 16:25:26 GMT

Hi, just reset setting to default and nothing. The show panels looks different.

Re: Autocad layout tools missing

john.vellek — Fri, 03 Mar 2017 19:28:09 GMT

HI @fprico,

Can you use the Windows Snipping Tool to try and capture what that Show Panels looks like?

It might be worth Resetting your CUI as well per the instructions in this article.

Re: Autocad layout tools missing

Anonymous — Thu, 24 May 2018 19:06:09 GMT

In show panels I can see only two options layout and layout viewports. tried resetting and re install Nothin happen, what to do please

john.vellek has embedded your image(s) for clarity

Re: Autocad layout tools missing

john.vellek — Thu, 24 May 2018 19:09:49 GMT

Hi @Anonymous,

I see that you are visiting as a new member to the AutoCAD forum. Welcome to the Autodesk Community!

Do you see the Layout tab if you click onto a layout (paperspace)?

Re: Autocad layout tools missing

dehodges — Tue, 01 Sep 2020 18:33:00 GMT

How did this not get resolved. I have the exact same issue and I cannot find a solution anywhere. I can't add a legend, scale, north arrow, or anything. Where are all of the Layout tools??

Re: Autocad layout tools missing

pendean — Tue, 01 Sep 2020 18:42:57 GMT

Did you do as asked in the post you are replying to?

If yes, are you sure you actually are in a layout?

what does ABOUT command say about your version?

Could this be your issue https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/autocad-forum/layout-tools-tab-not-showing-in-ribbon/td-p/8372469

Or this perhaps https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad/learn-explore/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/Cannot-see-model-and-layout-tabs-in-AutoCAD.html

TIA