Autodesk 466B1-05A761-1304 - AutoCAD Inventor Simulation Suite 2010 Getting Started page 70

The arrows on some of the commands and panel name bars reveal more
options.
The display of commands on the ribbon changes as you open and work in
different types of files. Commands that are not accessible are shown as shaded,
and you cannot select them.
Purpose or task drives the environments within Autodesk Inventor. The
components of each environment are consistent in their placement and
organization, including points of access for entry and exit. Unique colors
identify tabs specific to a specialized environment so you can recognize the
environment as you work.
To collapse the ribbon to the Panel name level, or to collapse it entirely, click
the arrow to the right of the tab names.
When you start a file, the ribbon is docked at the top of the screen immediately
below the QAT. View the video available in Help to see how to manipulate
and customize the display of the ribbon.
For more information
Help topics
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