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AutoCAD Docs - Show/Hide Palette

Jan 1, 2026

Here you can find how-tos for AutoCAD add-in commands.

Overview

This command toggles the visibility of the Approx palettes in AutoCAD.

Usage

Click the Show/Hide button on the Approx ribbon tab to toggle the visibility of:

  • Main Approx palette (left side)
  • Row Types palette (right side)

Details

  • Both palettes will show or hide together
  • The palettes maintain their last position when reopened
  • You can also dock the palettes to the left or right side of the AutoCAD window

Palettes

The Approx palette contains tabs for:

  • Home: Overview and quick links
  • Projects: Manage your projects
  • Work Type List: View and select work types
  • Work Order List: View and manage work orders
  • Transfer: Transfer data between projects

The Row Types palette displays available row types for the selected work type.