Chapter 1 Introduction to AutoCAD 11 Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. However, you can only move and resize drawing windows within the AutoCAD window. Different options are available depending on the particular interface item and the fl oat or dock status of the item. Typically, the close and minimize or maximize options are available. Some fl oating items, such as sticky panels, include grab bars. Locking Use the LOCKUI system variable to prevent fl oating or docked toolbars, panels, and windows from moving accidentally. The setting applies the sum of the following values. For example, a setting of 15 locks all items. The default setting is 0, which unlocks all items. 1 Docked toolbars and panels are locked. 2 Docked windows are locked. 4 Floating toolbars and panels are locked. 8 Floating windows are locked. To move a locked item without unlocking it, hold down [Ctrl] while moving the item. Use the Lock User Interface fl yout on the status bar to manage the LOCKUI system variable setting. The status bar is described later in this chapter. The Lock User Interface fl yout is not displayed by default and can be added to the status bar by selecting the Lock UI option in the status bar Customization fl yout. Exercise 1-4 www.g-wlearning.com/CAD/ Complete the exercise on the companion website. Application Menu The Application Menu is a menu system that provides access to application- and fi le-related commands and settings. The Application Menu displays when you pick the Application Menu button, located in the upper-left corner of the AutoCAD window. See Figure 1-9. sticky panel: A ribbon panel moved out of a tab and made to float in the drawing window. grab bar: Thin bar at the edge of a docked or floating interface item that you can use to move the item. system variable: A named definition that stores a value and configures AutoCAD to accomplish a specific task or exhibit a certain behavior. toolbars: Interface items that contain tool buttons or drop- down lists. Figure 1-8. Shortcut menus provide direct access to general or context-sensitive commands and options. Shortcut Menu When No Command Is Active Shortcut Menu When a Command Is Active Pick to view and select the most recent commands Command-specific options Cascading menu of recent commands Pick to repeat the previous command or operation