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SayanCR
05.08.2016, 19:21
Hi,  Can anyone give me some suggestions on how can i drag the CONSTRUCTION LINE ICON to the modelspace or on the ribbons?  Another word is that i just want the command set on the screen just like Line, polyline,Arc commands where it is easy to get to, I use this command a lot.  It's currently under Draw Panel.  Greatly appreciate any suggestions.

SayanCR
05.08.2016, 19:22
[QUOTE=SayanCR]Hi,  Can anyone give me some suggestions on how can i drag the CONSTRUCTION LINE ICON to the modelspace or on the ribbons?  Another word is that i just want the command set on the screen just like Line, polyline,Arc commands where it is easy to get to, I use this command a lot.  It's currently under Draw Panel.  Greatly appreciate any suggestions. i am using Autocad 2016 LT [/QUOTE]

John Connor
06.08.2016, 12:15
Wouldn't this be best accomplished by editing the CUI?

SayanCR
09.08.2016, 06:50

Yes I open the CUI and tried to import, dragged the icon and drop in model space but It won't let me drop, I tried to drag and drop within the CUI interface as well but Did not work, I was able to do it in CAD 2014 but not 2016.

John Connor
09.08.2016, 11:32
Make a new panel and populate it with the commands you use the most often.

SayanCR
09.08.2016, 16:17


SayanCR
09.08.2016, 16:19

I had most of the commands I need on the screen except this one, I can't move to the front of the screen where it's easy to get to.

John Connor
09.08.2016, 16:53
Why not pick the command off the DRAW toolbar which can be placed anywhere on your screen?Or...put the command on the QAT.  It will always be there at the top of your screen right above the left hand corner of the Ribbon no matter what Tab is active.


John Connor2016-08-09 17:12:58

SayanCR
11.08.2016, 03:11
Thank for your input for try to help me.  I am aware that the construction line command is under the DRAW drop down but i tried to drag from there and drop on the screen, it won't let me.  as i mentioned, it's not that hard to get from the DRAW DROP DOWN LIST but i used to be able to do this in different vision of CAD.  If you have any Youtube or instruction let me know.  I have been looking but found none. thanks

John Connor
11.08.2016, 11:37
Put the command on the Quick Access Toolbar and be done with it.  It will ALWAYS be available no matter what tab is active at the time.

John Connor
11.08.2016, 12:54
I have an option for you.  Switch places between the Ellipse command and the Construction Line command.  I'm assuming of course that you don't use the Ellipse command anywhere near as often as the Construction Line command which you seem so overly fond of.  Your Draw panel will then look like this:Now you can get on with your work instead of driving yourself crazy because you had to use the Draw drop down to access the command.  Is everybody happy????????????

John Connor
11.08.2016, 13:24
Here's another option.Rename the GROUP panel to something else (ex. - MINE!).  Substitute a command like Construction Line for one of the commands on the panel such as Ungroup.  Click on the Apply button and close the CUI editor.  Now move the renamed panel such that it falls immediately after the Draw panel.  It should look like this:Now you're just one click away from your beloved command.BTW...remember to save your new workspace otherwise the renamed panel will assume its old position the next time you start AutoCAD.

John Connor2016-08-11 13:28:57

SayanCR
11.08.2016, 16:34
How do i replace with Ellipse? Click and drop won't work.  I opened the CUI  I saw the construction line is there but still not able to move to replace Ellipse.

John Connor
11.08.2016, 16:36
Drag and drop from the Command List!  You're trying to drag and drop from a toolbar which won't work.
John Connor2016-08-11 16:37:09