topic Re: Is there a way to use minimised menu bar without drop-downs (click to open only) in AutoCAD Forum

Is there a way to use minimised menu bar without drop-downs (click to open only)

cadmannj — Thu, 13 May 2021 05:41:18 GMT

Hi All,

I like to use a Classic look menu bar setup and was wondering if anyone knows how I can best achieve the following, maybe theres a Variable or I might have to move my query to customisation.

-Keep a 'Classic' menubar style of workspace.

-instead of menus dropping down when you hover over them, I would like to click on them to drop down only

-this is not about tooltips, its about opening the minimised menu itself

Its because as I swing past going at the speed of light, sometimes my mouse brushes past the menu and by the time I click on something else, the menu has popped up in my way and I find Im suddenley clicking Action Record or something. I know my mouse accuracy is my own fault, but I find all hover menus in any program too slow. I use lots of keyboard shortcuts and I do have customisations too, but wondering if this functionality exists.

Thanks

Re: Is there a way to use minimised menu bar without drop-downs (click to open only)

peterm — Thu, 13 May 2021 11:14:51 GMT

There must be a setting somewhere.

I use classic menus and toolbars.

When I hover over the top menu bar, the headings are highlighted, but only drop down when I click on them.

Re: Is there a way to use minimised menu bar without drop-downs (click to open only)

ChrisGriffinCencora — Thu, 13 May 2021 12:31:49 GMT

I assume you're talking about MENUBAR <1> with FILE, EDIT, VIEW, etc... across the top?

By default, these should only highlight when you mouseover (not open) unless you click them.

The only way I can replicate your issue is if I hold down my left mouse button and then hover over each menu.

Try another mouse?

Re: Is there a way to use minimised menu bar without drop-downs (click to open only)

peterm — Thu, 13 May 2021 13:11:03 GMT

Or maybe click lock is on in the mouse settings.

Re: Is there a way to use minimised menu bar without drop-downs (click to open only)

pendean — Thu, 13 May 2021 13:19:58 GMT

We'd love to see what you see: can you post a screencast video of it all in action?
Here is the link to screencast if you don't already have it installed in AutoCAD https://knowledge.autodesk.com/search-result/caas/simplecontent/content/download-autodesk-screencast.html

Re: Is there a way to use minimised menu bar without drop-downs (click to open only)

cadmannj — Sun, 16 May 2021 00:28:25 GMT

Not sure if I was suffering the effects of a migraine, but of course there is no such thing as a 'minimised' menubar!

I dont know how to edit my original post, so please replace all mention of menubar with RIBBON.

ie. I swing past the minimised ribbon and click something because it drops down.

(Truly sorry to all previous replies, Im really grateful you took the time... most embarrassed right now!)

Re: Is there a way to use minimised menu bar without drop-downs (click to open only)

RobDraw — Sun, 16 May 2021 09:54:02 GMT

How do you use the classic look then? That usually refers to toolbars.