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AutoCAD 2012: option to start without opening file

April 14, 2011 by Edwin Prakoso 8 Comments

Do you remember in the old days, we can show this startup dialog? I like it because when I start AutoCAD, it doesn’t automatically open a new file. It let me choose to open an existing DWG or create a new one by choosing appropriate template. Apparently in 2012, we have more options. I’m not […]

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