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Learning Objectives
Start AutoCAD MEP
Use the components of the initial AutoCAD MEP screen
Invoke AutoCAD MEP commands from the keyboard, menu, toolbar,
shortcut menu, Tool Palettes, and Ribbon
Use the components of dialog boxes in AutoCAD MEP
Start a new drawing
Save a work using various file-saving commands
Close a drawing
Open an existing drawing
Exit AutoCAD MEP
Use various options of AutoCAD MEP help
Use Active Assistance, Learning Assistance, and other interactive
help topics
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Introduction
Starting AutoCAD MEP
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Ribbon
Application Menu
Shortcut menu Toolbar
Tool Palettes
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Fig. 15 Shortcut
menu when the
DUCT tool is active
Fig. 17 Command
line window
shortcut menu
Fig. 18 The
Status Bar
shortcut menu
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Open a Drawing
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Advanced Setup
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Quick Setup
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SAVEAS, SAVE
QSAVE, SAVEAS, SAVE
Save or Save As
File > Save or Save As
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Closing a Drawing
Opening an Existing Drawing
Opening an Existing Drawing Using the Select File Dialog
Box
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Partial Open
Loading Additional Objects to Partially Opened Drawing
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Quitting AutoCAD
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Command: HELP or ?
Help Menu
Customer Involvement Program
About AutoCAD MEP 2014
Autodesk Exchange Apps
Infocenter Bar
Additional Help Resources
Fig. 44 The Help menu
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