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What is a drawing template file?
A drawing template (DWT) file is used to provide consistency for each new
drawing (DWG) file that is created. DWT files can contain named objects,
drawing based settings, and geometric objects. Stored named objects include
layers, and text and dimension styles among others. Along with named objects,
a DWT file can hold values for drawing based system variables, and any
geometric object that might be common across multiple drawings such as a
title block. For information about using a DWT file, see Use a Template File
to Start a Drawing in the User s Guide.
How do I modify drawing templates at a later time?
Drawing template (DWT) files are no different than a drawing (DWG) file,
with the exception of its file extension. Once a DWT file is opened, you can
modify named objects such as layers, and text and dimension styles just as
you would in a drawing. You open a DWT file with the OPEN command.
To open a drawing template (DWT) file
1 Click the Application menu button
2 In the Select File dialog box, select Drawing Template (*.dwt) from the
Files of Type drop-down list.
3 Browse to and select the drawing template (DWT) file you want to modify.
4 Click Open.
5 Make the desired changes to the DWT file.
6 Click the Application menu button
What are the benefits of customizing AutoCAD?
Customizing AutoCAD provides many benefits that can increase your
productivity and make your drawings have a consistent appearance.
Customization can be as simple as creating a block that can be used in many
drawings over and over again, such as a title block, to setting up a default
template with Initial Setup, or customizing the user interface with the
Customize User Interface (CUI) Editor. For information about customizing
the user interface, see Work with the Customize User Interface (CUI) Editor
in the Customization Guide.
Open.
Save.
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