How do I change the interface in AutoCAD?
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Save and Set a Workspace Current
- In AutoCAD, on the ribbon, click View tab > Palettes panel > Tool Palettes.
- Reposition the Tool Palettes window on-screen based on your preference of location.
- In AutoCAD, on the status bar, click Workspace Switching.
- On the menu, choose Save Current As.
How do I restore the ribbon in AutoCAD 2015?
Turn on the ribbon and dock The ribbon can be closed or turned off. To turn it back on, type RIBBON on the command line.
Why is my model not showing in layout AutoCAD?

Check the object color Select the objects in model space. In the Properties palette, look at the color. If it is close to or the same as the background display of the layout (thus not showing), change it.
How do I get my home tab back in AutoCAD?
Right click on the right end of the making sure you are not in any of the sections. Look for the ‘Display Tabs’ entry and make sure that the missing tabs are selected. Click OK and they should then show up in your ribbon.
How do I save a user interface in AutoCAD?
To get AutoCAD to correctly keep its settings, do one or more of the following:

- On the command line in AutoCAD, enter the WSSETTINGS command and select Automatically save Workspace changes.
- In Options under the Profile tab, verify the correct profile is enabled.
Why is my AutoCAD not opening files?
Causes: The AutoCAD version used to open the DWG file is older than the file version. The DWG file is damaged or corrupted. The file is stored in a cloud or server location that is not syncing properly.
How do I reset AutoCAD 2015 to default settings?
From the AutoCAD menu, click Preferences. In Preferences, click the Application tab. Click the Reset Application Options button. Click Reset AutoCAD.
How do I change AutoCAD 2015 to classic view?
In the command bar type “-toolbar” and hit Enter. Type in “Standard” and press Enter twice. You will now see the classic view appear at the top of the screen underneath the ribbon.
How do I reset the ribbon in AutoCAD?
Solution: To restore the ribbon, do one of the following: Switch to a different workspace and then back again (see Workspace Switching (Status Bar Button) | AutoCAD). Switch to a different profile and then back again (Options > Profiles).
How do I show the full ribbon in AutoCAD?
On the command line in AutoCAD, type:
- RIBBON to show/turn on the ribbon on.
- RIBBONCLOSE to hide/turn the ribbon off.