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By default, AutoCAD 2009 does not contain a ribbon user interface for Express Tools (only the standard menu and toolbars). Thanks to the customized CUI file (by a user GTVic) you can add such ribbon to your AutoCAD 2009:

- Download the modified CUI file from
Download
- Copy the unzipped acetmain.cui file to your AutoCAD support folder (making a backup copy of the original version) - e.g.:
C:\Documents and Settings\YOURNAME\Application Data\Autodesk\AutoCAD 2009\R17.2\enu\Support (WinXP)
or
C:\Users\YOURNAME\AppData\Roaming\Autodesk\AutoCAD 2009\R17.2\enu\Support (Vista) - Run AutoCAD 2009 and start the CUI command
- In the top left panel, switch to the current workspace, so that its contents is displayed in the right panel:

- Click on the "Customize Workspace" button (turns blue)
- In the left panel, expand the tree "Partial CUI files" > EXPRESS
- Check the box by the "Ribbon Tabs" item
- In the top right panel, click the "Done" button and end the CUI dialog with OK
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