1.1 What is the Tool Palettes Extension?
The Tool Palettes Extension enhances functionality introduced in AutoCAD®
2004 software, making tool palettes even more powerful. You can include
commands on tool palettes for easier access and increased screen space.
Or save time by dragging multiple types of content¡Xlike xrefs, blocks,
and images with preset properties¡Xfrom existing drawings directly
onto tool palettes. You can also group tool palettes by category for
enhanced ease of use. This extension also includes expanded symbols
options with new and often-used engineering symbols.
1.2 Who benefits from the Tool Palettes Extension?
Anyone who currently requires easy access to commonly used commands
and drawing content will benefit from the Tool Palettes Extension.
Even without programming experience you can automate tool palettes
to conform to your drawing practices and standards.
1.3. Does this extension require a service pack?
Yes. The Tool Palettes Extension requires the latest service pack
for the AutoCAD 2004¡Vbased product on which you want to install the
extension.
1.4 Which AutoCAD-based industry-specific products can use
this extension?
The Tool Palettes Extension is available to members of Autodesk®
Subscription for the following products:
- AutoCAD® 2004
- AutoCAD® Electrical 2004
- AutoCAD® Mechanical 2004
- Autodesk® Architectural Desktop 2004
- Autodesk® Building Systems 2004
- Autodesk Inventor® Series 8
- Autodesk Inventor® Professional 8
- Autodesk® Land Desktop 2004
- Autodesk Map? 2004
Note: the Tool Palettes Extension requires the latest service
pack for the AutoCAD 2004¡Vbased product on which you want to install
the extension. To download the latest service pack for your product,
visit our Support page.
1.5 Does this extension work with AutoCAD LT 2004?
No. The Tool Palettes Extension does not work with AutoCAD LT®
software.
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2.1 Will the tool palettes I created in AutoCAD 2004 still
work with the Tool Palettes Extension?
Yes. The previous tool palette functionality still exists,
but you can now add more types of tools.
2.2 What kind of content can I include on a tool palette?
AutoCAD 2004 software enables you to include frequently used block
and hatch content on your tool palettes. With the Tool Palettes Extension,
you can also include external references, gradient fills, and images.
2.3 How can I add content tools to my tool palettes?
You can create block and image tools by dragging DWG or raster files
from Microsoft® Windows® Explorer. You can also create block,
xref, hatch, and image tools using the AutoCAD® DesignCenter?
feature. You can create all these types of content tools, as well
as gradient tools, by simply dragging geometry from your current drawing.
When you drag geometry from the current drawing, object properties
such as layer, scale, and rotation are automatically applied to the
new tool.
2.4 Can I access commands and LISP routines from tool palettes?
Yes. You can assign a tool palette tool to do anything that a toolbar
button or menu can do.
2.5 Can I create command tools by using existing geometry
as an example?
Yes. If you drag geometry, such as a line, from your current drawing
onto the tool palette, the software automatically creates a command
tool with general properties corresponding to the original geometry.
The ability to create command tools by example applies to all geometry
except blocks, hatches, xrefs, gradients, or images, which automatically
create content tools.
2.6 Can I apply my custom toolbar buttons to tool palettes?
Yes. With the Customize dialog box open, you can drag your custom
toolbar buttons onto a tool palette. All information from the button,
including the macro string and image, is automatically associated
with the new command tool.
2.7 Can I create groups of tool palettes?
Yes. You can organize your tool palettes into logical groups. You
can have any number of tool palette groups, and each tool palette
group can have any number of tool palettes. You can easily switch
between tool palette groups, but only one group can be active at a
time.
2.8 Does this extension include any enhancements in addition
to tool palette functionality?
Yes. The Tool Palettes Extension also contains updated fonts. The
font updates include the addition of common engineering symbols as
well as enhanced support for Japanese characters.
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3.1 How do I get the Tool Palettes Extension?
The Tool Palettes Extension is available only through Autodesk Subscription.
Subscription members can download the extension from the Autodesk
Subscription Center.
3.2 What is Autodesk Subscription?
Autodesk Subscription is an easy way to minimize upgrade disruptions
and get instant access to the latest Autodesk design software. With
an up-front annual subscription fee, you can maximize your budget
resources while the incremental software delivery reduces learning
time. Plus, Autodesk Subscription provides helpful support documents
and e-Learning for extensions.
3.3 How do I join Autodesk Subscription?
Contact your Autodesk Authorized Reseller or visit www.autodesk.com/subscription
for more information.
3.4 Is training available for the Tool Palettes Extension?
Yes, e-Learning for the Tool Palettes Extension is available with
the Extension Workshop, which is included in the extension download.
The Extension Workshop is a series of feature descriptions and exercises
designed to help you learn what¡¦s new in the Tool Palettes Extension.
Exercises are short, typically 5¡V10 minutes, using sample drawing
files included with the product. The Extension Workshop is a benefit
of your subscription membership and is available for download from
the Autodesk Subscription
Center.
3.5 Will the Tool Palettes Extension be available in other
languages?
Yes. This extension will be available in other languages. For more
information, contact your local Autodesk representative. To locate
one, visit www.autodesk.com/reseller.
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