Lesson 02 | Working with Files

This lesson describes how to open, create, and save drawings.

Objectives

After completing this lesson, you will be able to:

  • Open drawings, create drawings, and save drawings.

Working with Files

Drawings are created and saved in the DWG drawing file format. To access this data, you must learn how to create a new drawing, save a drawing, and open these file types.

Use the Quick Access toolbar to create, open, and save new drawings.

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Open a Drawing

To open a drawing, use the Open command and select the files that you want to open.

Command Access

Open File Dialog Box

Note

Use standard Windows CTRL+ and SHIFT+ selection ...

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