Autodesk 057A1-05A111-1001 Getting Started Guide - Page 50

Start a Drawing There are several ways to start a new drawing. The recommended method is to start with a drawing template file. A drawing template file contains predefined settings, standards, and definitions that will save you significant setup time. When you start a drawing with a drawing template, these settings are passed on to the new drawing. Drawing template files include settings and basic drawing elements that you will use often, such as ■ Unit type and precision ■ Tool settings and preferences ■ Layer organization ■ Title blocks, borders, and logos ■ Dimension styles ■ Text styles ■ Linetypes and lineweights ■ Plot styles drawing template file with included title block Your product includes several drawing template files, including some that facilitate compliance with ANSI, DIN, ISO, and JIS standards. Nevertheless, it is very likely that you will customize one or more of these, or build your own drawing template files to meet your standards and requirements. You can create a drawing template file by saving a drawing using the .dwt extension. 44 | Chapter 4 Drawing Setup