


Specifically, each plug-in providing a given RibbonTab, and applicable RibbonPanel(s). The issue presented by Autoloader (Autodesk Exchange requirement), is the CUIx. I know that different UI components are available to be modified programmatically at different times, for example, works, but others such as QAT require Application.Idle to succeed. This example shows the expanded list of dimensioning commands found in the Dimensions panel in the Annotate ribbon tab.Lately, I've been looking to integrate some UI aspects to plug-ins, and in preparing some projects for Autodesk Exchange (which require some form of UI via CUIx or code), stumbled upon an issue that I cannot seem to find documentation on. An expanded panel provides additional, related commands and functions. To display the menu bar, pick the Customize Quick Access Toolbar fl yout on the right side of the Quick Access toolbar and select Show Menu Bar. NOTE NOTE The Application Menu, Quick Access toolbar, and ribbon replace the traditional menu bar. Right-click on a portion of the ribbon unoccupied by a panel to access the options described in Figure 1-14. When Minimize to Panel Buttons is active, pick a panel button to display the panel. When Minimize to Panel Titles is active, pick a panel title to display the panel. When Minimize to Tabs is active, pick a tab to show all panels in the tab. Picking the Minimize button corresponds to the Cycle through All fl yout selection. You can minimize the display to show only tabs, panel titles, or panel buttons by repeatedly picking the Minimize button to the right of the tabs, or by selecting the appropriate option from the Minimize fl yout.

Basic Adjustment The ribbon appears maximized by default. For example, pick the arrow in the lower-right corner of the Dimensions panel in the Annotate tab, as shown in Figure 1-13, to display the Dimension Style Manager dialog box used to format dimensions. Pick this arrow to access a dialog box or palette associated with the panel. Some panels include a small arrow in the lower-right corner of the panel. This makes it easier to select the same option the next time you use the command. NOTE NOTE When you pick an option from a ribbon fl yout, the option becomes the new default and appears in the ribbon. To show the expanded list on-screen at all times, select the pushpin button in the lower-left corner of the expanded panel. If you see this down arrow, pick the title at the bottom of the panel to display additional related commands and functions. Some panels have a solid-fi lled triangle, or down arrow, next to the panel name. In addition to tool buttons, panels can contain fl youts, drop-down lists, and other items. Ribbon Panels The large tool button of a panel typically signifi es the most often used panel command. The example shown in this margin illustrates picking the Line button on the Draw panel in the Home ribbon tab to access the LINE command. You may need to expand the panel or pick a fl yout to locate the command. The graphic identifi es the tab and panel where the command is located. A command or option accessible from the ribbon appears in a graphic located in the margin of this textbook.

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