Start the New command ( File > New or Ctrl–N). dwt, which will prevent you from accidentally saving over the original Template file. It’s always named Drawing1.dwg, or a different number depending on how many new drawings you’ve created since AutoCAD was opened.īecause the new file is a different type and name from the Template, once you’ve started drawing and save the file, it will remain a. The file won’t have the same name as the Template. Because Template files generate Drawing files and can’t be opened on their own by default, it’s very unlikely that you will accidentally save over your Template with a working document, which is the main reason Template files are used.Ĭhoose a template file with the New command ( Ctrl–N or File > New).Ī new Drawing file (.dwg) is created. Once a Template file is created, it cannot be opened on its own. You can make different templates for different kinds of drawings using different units, like architectural, civil, or mechanical drawings using metric or imperial measurements. This will save you from having to change settings for every new drawing. The purpose of a template is to save everything you would want to be set up in every new drawing.
Anything that can be saved in a drawing file can be saved in a template file. Templates are used to save custom default settings, units, scales, layers, styles, attached blocks, and layouts. In order to create new Drawing files (.dwg) in AutoCAD with New command ( Ctrl–N), you must choose a preexisting Drawing Template file (.dwt) to base the drawing on. In this exercise you will make a Drawing based on an Architectural template and explore various elements and settings saved to the template. Topics covered in this AutoCAD tutorial:ĭrawing template files (.dwt), Creating a file based on a template Exercise Preview During the course, you will get access to the accompanying class files, live instructor demonstrations, and hands-on instruction. Note: These materials are provided to give prospective students a sense of how we structure our class exercises and supplementary materials.
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