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Example: A Typical Workflow to Optimize Drawing Creation
1. Create a new drawing. The drawing opens in the graphics window with the Layout tab selected. The organization of commands is optimized to manage drawing models and create model views.
2. Click General in the Model Views group. Alternatively, right-click the graphics window and click Insert General View on the shortcut menu.
3. Retrieve and place a BOM table:
a. Click the Table tab. The Ribbon contains groups of commands for this tab.
b. Click Table From File in the Table group. Alternatively, right-click the graphics window and click Retrieve Table on the shortcut menu. Graphical selection is optimized for tables, balloons, and model components.
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To move a view or a view note, hold down the ALT key to select and move it.
4. Add a general note:
a. Click the Annotate tab. The Ribbon contains groups of commands for this tab.
b. Click Note in the Annotations group. Alternatively, right-click the graphics window and click Note on the shortcut menu.
5. Publish the drawing:
a. Click File > Print.
b. Select the commands to modify the printer settings and to preview the drawing before you publish it. Alternatively, right-click the graphics window and click a command on the shortcut menu to change the settings, preview, and publish the drawing.
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