Drawing templates in AutoCAD

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Using a drawing template in AutoCAD is one of the most efficient ways to start a new drawing.

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Loaded with predefined drawing settings, templates can both speed up your workflow and help standardize organizational processes.

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While you can create your own custom templates, AutoCAD comes pre-loaded with templates.

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To access an existing template file, from the Quick Access Toolbar, select New.

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The Select template dialog opens.

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Here, you can choose a drawing template to start your drawing.

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You can also access templates from the Application menu.

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Expand the Application menu and select New.

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Again, the Select template dialog opens.

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Select a template file from the list and open it.

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A new drawing opens with the appropriate template applied.

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To easily access the templates that you have most recently used, open the Start tab.

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Expand the New drop-down and a list of recent templates displays.

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From this menu, you can also browse templates on your device or access templates online.

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When you select Browse templates, the Select template dialog opens again.