AutoCAD 2009

AutoCAD® 2009 software introduces a user interface redesign with a single goal: to increase your productivity. Based on customer feedback, usability testing, and emerging software standards, this redesign comes directly from you.

Move to new levels of productivity with AutoCAD 2009 as you integrate the advantages of the improved user interface into your existing work practices.

What’s New in AutoCAD 2009

• Layer Dialog Box - The new Layer dialog box in the AutoCAD 2009 software makes creating and editing layer properties faster and less prone to error.
• ViewCube and SteeringWheels Features - The AutoCAD 2009 ViewCube™ feature is an interactive tool for rotating and orienting any solid or surface model in AutoCAD® software. Orbit command, the new SteeringWheels™ tool provides quick access to the Pan, Center, and Zoom commands.
• The Ribbon - The ribbon interface helps you increase overall drafting productivity by decreasing the number of steps required to reach a command.
• Menu Browser - The new menu browser interface of the AutoCAD 2009 software enables you to browse files and examine thumbnail images, and provides detailed information about file size and file creator.
• Quick Properties - AutoCAD 2009 has an easily customizable quick properties menu increases productivity by reducing the steps to access properties information, helping to ensure that information presented is optimized for that particular user and project.