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I. Main toolbar
The main toolbar is used to communicate with the AutoCAD software. It contains all
drawing and editing tools and option settings of the software. It is located at the top
most edge of the software. The following figure shows the main toolbar, highlighted
by the red rectangle.
Inside a toolbar are set of tools grouped according to their function. Some toolbars are
used to create lines, circles, arcs and many other geometric shapes while some are
used to edit geometrical shapes.
Toolbars can be displayed or hidden. AutoCAD has this feature in order for the user
to maximize the working space. The next item will show how to hide and display
toolbars.
Zooming
By placing the mouse cursor over any location in the work area and rolling
the mouse wheel will enable zooming.
You can also use the zoom toolbar.
Panning
By placing the mouse cursor over any location in the work area and by
clicking the mouse wheel without releasing while moving the mouse will
allow the user to pan. The mouse cursor will change from a crosshair to a
white hand, upon doing this.
You can also use the scroll bar located at the bottom and right side of the
work area.
A key press from the keyboard will automatically enable the command line.
Therefore, the user may not need to place the cursor in the command line.