2.1.2 - Application Menu

Use the AutoCAD Application Menu

At the top left corner of the AutoCAD Application window , click on the Application Menu red button , to open the Application menu drop-down window (Fig. 2.1.2.1).

Fig.2.1.2.1 - AutoCAD - Drop-down Application Menu

Fig.2.1.2.1 - AutoCAD - Drop-down Application Menu

The Application Menu offers tools to manage your AutCAD files.

Search for Commands

Perform a real-time search for commands on the Quick Access toolbar, in the Application menu, and on the Ribbon. The Search Command field displays at the top of the Application menu (Fig. 2.1.2.1).

Fig.2.1.2.2 - AutoCAD - The Access command field

Fig.2.1.2.2 - AutoCAD - The Access command field

Search results can include menu commands, basic tooltips, and command prompt text strings.

In your example if you type in the Search command field the word "circle", will appear the window with all commands you can use for "circle" (Fig.2.1.2.2). You can select one of them and continue drawing the circle.

Access Common Tools

In the Application Menu (Fig.2.1.2.1) you can access common tools or start a file.

• Create, Open or Save a file
• Audit, recover, and purge a file
• Print or Publish a file
• Access the Option dialog box