

By displaying the Layers drop-down list on the QAT, you can quickly see and change which layer is current. Note: Starting with AutoCAD 2018-based products, the Layer drop-down list that appears on the Layers panel of the Home tab can be displayed on the QAT using the Customize menu. Default state of the QAT in the AutoCAD environment Switching ribbon tabs can affect your workflow by introducing additional steps that might not be necessary, these additional steps add up over time and result in lost efficiencies and productivity. Since the QAT is always displayed, it can be beneficial to display some of the tools that you most frequently access on the ribbon and normally have to switch to different ribbon tabs to use. By default, most of the tools on the QAT are related to file management tasks but it is possible to add other tools. Figure 1 shows where the QAT is located in the AutoCAD environment. So, let’s discuss the benefits and process of customizing the QAT. You can add or change the tools that are visible on the Quick Access Toolbar (QAT), the ribbon, and many other user interface features within the AutoCAD environment. The AutoCAD user interface can be customized to allow quicker access to the tools you use most frequently.
