How to set default to 2D 1

[frv]

This issue has been driving me nuts for a while.

Upon startup, my AutoCAD 2007 displays in 3D. I'm structural, so we don't really use 3D. I've played around with as many settings as I can think of, but I haven't been able to figure it out.

How do I get AutoCAD to default to 2D (x-y plane), instead of the 3D view.

Sorry if this is a basic question for all you AutoCAD experts; as you can tell, I am NOT an expert myself.

 

[cherrypicker]

You need to set up your template file (.dwt) used for start-up.

Identify your template file by choosing Tools>Options>Files>Template Settings>Default Template File Name for QNEW and open that dwg.

In model space:

Type UCS World
(to set the UCS to World UCS)

Type Plan Current
(to set the model space view to be in Plan View and Y axis going up the screen)

then Save

When you open a new drawing (or on start-up) your default view will be in plan view...

regards, cherrypicker

 

[frv]

Thaks, cherrypicker.. worked like a charm..

I figured it was something relatively simple, but as I said, I'm not an expert..

 

[cherrypicker]

Also this method can determine your DEFAULT settings for units, text styles, dimension styles as well as layers etc.

regards, Ian