The Start tab

The Start tab is located on top of the drawing area, before the document tab(s).

In the Start tab you can:

  • Open a recent drawing

    Click the thumbnail image of a recent file.

    The number of available recent files is controlled by the value of the RECENTFILES system variable.

  • Create a new drawing

    Click the New Drawing tile to create a new drawing using the current drawing template. Optionally, open the Drawing Template list to select a different drawing template.

  • Open a drawing

    Displays the Open Drawing dialog box.

The Start tab is active by default. If you accidentally closed the tab, you could reopen it with the Ctrl+Home keyboard shortcut or with the GOTOSTART command.

Note: When using the Ctrl+Home keyboard shortcut, make sure to turn off Num lock.
Note: The SHOWDOCTABS system variable needs to be ON to display the Start tab.