Learn AutoCAD 2015

First impressions are important. So every few years, Autodesk modifies what happens when you first load AutoCAD. But this time, the change is truly an improvement. When you first start AutoCAD 2015, instead of a Welcome dialog, you are now greeted by the New Tab. You also see this tab when there are no drawings open and you can easily switch to the New Tab at any time.

The New Tab contains two sliding content frames: Learn and Create. The Create frame is displayed by default and serves as a launch pad where you can access sample files, recent files, templates, product updates and the online community. This frame is divided into three columns. The Get Started column lets you quickly begin a new drawing from a default template or from a list of available drawing templates, open an existing drawing or sheet set, get more templates online and explore sample drawings. In the Recent Documents column, you can view and open your recent drawings, choose how these drawings are displayed and pin drawings to ensure that they remain in the list. The Connect column provides links to sign into your Autodesk 360 account and send feedback to Autodesk. The Learn frame provides tools to help you learn AutoCAD 2015 and includes links to getting started videos and online resources.