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Technical What’s New
Autodesk Inventor 5
Menu mode
Right-click in the graphics window. Menu items
surround the cursor and each item, or the command
name and corresponding command icon display. To
dismiss the marking menu, click once again in the
center of the menu display.
Mark mode (also called gesture behavior)
Draw a mark. To enter this mode, press and hold the
right mouse button, and immediately move the cursor
in the direction of the desired menu item. A trail
follows the cursor. Release the mouse button to select
and execute the command that corresponds to the
direction of movement of the cursor.
The marking menu helps to indicate next steps in
a process and identify further options to facilitate
workflow. Additionally, it greatly reduces mouse motion
and is easily customizable to suit user preferences.
Custom Settings Now Combined in a
Single File
Previous Inventor versions stored customized ribbon
and keyboard settings in separate XML files. In
Autodesk Inventor , customization settings for
the ribbon, keyboard, and the new marking menu are
stored in a single XML file. This new convention makes
it easier and faster to restore customized settings when
you install a new version of Inventor. It also facilitates
sharing customized settings between different
computers or with other users in your organization.
Enhanced Mini-Toolbars
The mini-toolbars are larger, easier to interpret, and
feature greater functionality. Mini-toolbars are added
for the following commands:
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Extrude
■
Revolve
■
Chamfer
■
Fillet
■
Hole
■
Face Draft
There are two new mini-toolbar options:
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Pin Mini-Toolbar Position
Use the grip button at the upper left of the mini-toolbar
to move any mini-toolbar to a different location. You
can pin the mini-toolbar so that it remains stationary in
the graphics window.
■
Auto Fade
When this option is enabled, if you move the cursor
away from the mini-toolbar, it displays in a minimized
state. When disabled, the entire mini-toolbar displays,
regardless of the cursor position.
Dialog Boxes
You can now expand and collapse dialog boxes easily:
To expand, click the down arrow at the top of the dialog
box. To collapse, click the up arrow at the bottom of the
dialog box. This feature increases available work space
in the graphics window. It reduces mouse motion and
enhances your focus on the mini-toolbar command
options.