Tool pallets are a way to hold and manage items to be used like symbols for layouts or schematics. It’s a list that can be displayed along the side bar of the autocad screen. It’s a list that isn’t that complicated to create. The tool pallet is divided into tabs. On each tab is a list of whatever you want to be on it. Click on that item and it is inserted into your drawing or use drag and drop to locate the symbol in a certain location on your drawing.
Tool Pallets can also be set up to drop notes or instructions that you may regularly use. e.g. reference a standard or requirement. All these can be set up on a tab for easy retrival.
Tool Pallets can hold a large selection of objects either, a block, a line, a circle, a hatch pattern, text, or even a command. By using Tool pallets on autocad you will spend less doing and increase prodoctivity.
The obvious way is that users do not have to hunt for standard objects that they use on a regular basis. they can also be used like a checklist. Create a Tool Pallet that has everything in it that belongs in a typical drawing. For example; labels, symbols, blocks, callouts, dimensions, design criteria, etc. Users can start at the top of the pallet and work their way down. Once at the bottom, the drawing is complete with the typical needs of the drawing met. This method also ensures your company’s drafting standards are met and that all drawings look the same making revisions and inter office workings much easier.
Another great feature about tool pallets is ease of maintenance. Tool Pallets can reference a block or file from a central location, like a network folder or file. If a particular block needs to be updated, do it one time and each user will now be current. They won’t ever know they were out of compliance! Using Tool Pallets to insert standard blocks and styles is a great way to do more with less effort. It creates a common place to go to get your work done.
Go to the help section on autocad with gives detailed guides on how to set up a tool pallet.
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