The ribbon

The ribbon is a set of tabbed toolbars, filled with tool buttons and other graphical control elements, grouped by functionality.

The content of the ribbon depends on the current workspace.

The Drafting, Modeling, Mechanical and BIM workspaces use the ribbon by default.

Use the RIBBON command and the RIBBONCLOSE command to open or close the ribbon.

Note: A new ribbon design, featuring a search bar, improved visual comfort and new technology is now the default. The USENEWRIBBON system variable controls the display of the new Ribbon.

Features available in the new ribbon:

  • Press and hold the left mouse button to open the drop-down menu on the flyout button.
  • You can change the ribbon active tab using the mouse wheel.

Click the Interface settings button located at the top-right of the Ribbon to easily modify the interface via the Interface Settings dialog box (see the Interface Settings dialog box related article).

Note: Modern is the default layout. You can use the Interface Settings dialog box to revert back to the old Ribbon layout.