Specify a Drawing Template File
 
 
 
Quick Reference

Specifies the default drawing template that is used when you create a new drawing.

Access Methods

 Menu: Tools Options (Options dialog box, User Preferences tab)
 Shortcut menu: Right-click in the command window, or (with no commands active and no objects selected) right-click in the drawing area, and click Options.
 Command entry: options

List of Options

The following options are displayed.

Use AutoCAD 2011’s default drawing template file

Designates acad.dwt as the default drawing template file.

Use my existing drawing template file

Designates the drawing template file of your choosing.

Use the default drawing template file based on my industry and unit format

Specifies the default drawing template file based on the industry selected on the Specify Industry page and a unit value of Imperial (Feet and Inches) or Metric.