How do I import custom settings in AutoCAD?

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How do I restore custom settings in AutoCAD?

AutoCAD for Windows

Windows 10: Start > AutoCAD 20xx > Reset Settings To Default.
Windows 7: Start > All Programs > Autodesk > AutoCAD 20xx > Reset Settings To Default.

How do I copy AutoCAD settings?

On the Start menu, use the Export AutoCAD Settings option under the Migrate Custom Utilities menu to export those settings. Copy the resulting ZIP file to the new computer. Import the settings using the Import AutoCAD Settings option under the Migrate Custom Utilities menu.

Where are AutoCAD settings saved?

Copy it to the settings folder(s) for the active program.

AutoCAD for Mac 2016 and newer: ~Home/Library/Application Support/Autodesk/AutoCAD 20xx.
AutoCAD for Mac 2015 and older (both folders): ~Home/Library/Application Support/Autodesk/roaming/AutoCAD 20xx. ~Home/Library/Application Support/Autodesk/local/AutoCAD 20xx.

How do I customize AutoCAD settings?

How to select options and specify preferences for general drawing settings.

Click Application button > Options.
In the Options dialog box, click a tab and set options as desired.
Save the settings: To save the settings and keep working in the dialog box, click Apply.

Click the Windows button to access the Start Screen. Move your cursor down and click the down arrow to access all the installed apps. In the AutoCAD section, click “Reset Settings to Default.”

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How do I import to AutoCAD?

Do the following from within AutoCAD:

Type IMPORT in the command line.
Locate the folder containing the STEP file.
Select the file and click OK.
A window might pop up indicating that the import process is working in the background.

How do I export settings in AutoCAD 2021?

Scroll to the Autodesk section, and click <Product Name> Migrate Custom Settings Export <Product Name> Settings. Windows 10: On the Windows Start menu or screen, click All Apps Autodesk Export <Product Name> Settings.

How do I copy a profile in AutoCAD?

In the AutoCAD application window, click the Application Menu button and then click Options. 2. In the Options dialog box, Profiles tab, in the Available Profiles list, select the profile to export and click Export.

How do I change settings in AutoCAD 2020?

Use the migration utility to transfer settings from the older version of AutoCAD to the new version:

Windows 10 and 8.1: Start > AutoCAD 20xx > Migrate From a Previous Release.
Windows 7 and XP: Start > All Programs > Autodesk > AutoCAD 20xx > Migrate Custom Settings > Migrate From a Previous Release.

How can I make AutoCAD run faster?

AutoCAD will perform faster if it gets more memory to perform its task and you can clean up memory by uninstalling unnecessary software thereby limiting the background processes. Uninstall all unnecessary software and try to keep only the required software on your PC. You can also clean disk space to boost performance.