– How to Handle Switchbacks in AutoCAD –
SAN RAFAEL, California, September 16, 2008
New AutoCAD Navigation Tool Provides a Shortcut to Faster Design
To support the productivity of its customers, Autodesk is previewing a new navigation tool for AutoCAD® software on Autodesk Labs. The Navigation Tool allows users to quickly switch between active drawings, and easily alternate between multiple layouts and viewports through browser-style options. Designed to operate with AutoCAD 2008 and AutoCAD 2009, as well as the vertical solutions based on these platforms, the Navigation Tool is a free* technology preview available for download at
http://labs.autodesk.com/utilities/acad_navigation_bonus/.
Autodesk designed this utility to support the many AutoCAD users that need to manage multiple open drawing views and files at a time. The Navigation Tool provides architects, drafters, designers and engineers with simple commands to navigate back and forth between open files. The display history automatically tracks any active drawing switches, layout changes and view changes that the user has made during the AutoCAD session and stores them in a history list. “Forward” and “Back” navigation is accessible through different keyboard and menu routes, depending on the user preference, including:
· Toolbar: Back/forward arrows appear as icons the upper left corner of the AutoCAD window
· Mouse: If your mouse has buttons that allow forward and backward navigation in your web browser, they can be used for this purpose in AutoCAD as well.
· Keyboard shortcut: [ALT]+[LEFTARROW] to go back and [ALT]+[RIGHTARROW] to more forward
· Commands: NAVBACK and NAVFORWARD
Autodesk Encourages Feedback
Visitors to Autodesk Labs are encouraged to experiment with new tools and provide feedback to product development teams. To comment on the Navigation Tool, email:
Email Contact.
The Navigation Tool is subject to terms and conditions applicable to Autodesk Labs. The utility is currently available in English only, but will operate effectively with all language versions of the AutoCAD 2008 and 2009 software and its related vertical solutions.
CONTACT: For more information please contact Noah Cole, by email:
Email Contact, or by phone: +1 503.707.3872.
About Autodesk Labs
Autodesk Labs hosts an online community for the collaborative development of new technology approaches to design. Autodesk Labs encourages the public to visit
http://labs.autodesk.com and test-drive the variety of free tools available there. User comments, experience and insight help drive the future of Autodesk innovation.
About Autodesk
Autodesk, Inc. is the world leader in 2D and 3D design software for the manufacturing, construction, and media and entertainment markets. Since its introduction of AutoCAD software in 1982, Autodesk has developed the broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art digital prototyping solutions to help customers experience their ideas before they are built. Fortune 1000 companies rely on Autodesk for the tools to visualize, simulate and analyze real-world performance early in the design process to save time and money, enhance quality and foster innovation. For additional information about Autodesk, visit
www.autodesk.com.
* Free products are subject to the terms and conditions of the end-user license agreement that accompanies download of the software. AutoCAD Navigation Tool is also subject to the end-user license agreement accompanying AutoCAD.
Autodesk and AutoCAD are registered trademarks of Autodesk, Inc., in the USA and/or other countries. All other brand names, product names or trademarks belong to their respective holders. Autodesk reserves the right to alter product offerings and specifications at any time without notice, and is not responsible for typographical or graphical errors that may appear in this document.
© 2008 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved.
