How do I turn on 3d modeling workspace?

[tutt]

In plain vanilla AutoCAD the following task-based workspaces are already defined in the product:

2D Drafting & Annotation
3D Modeling
AutoCAD Classic

I'm puzzled as to why Arch 2010 wouldn't be set up the same way unless the default is 3D modeling with no other defined choices. That can't be the case can it?

Yes, what you describe is what is seen in cadtutors "getting ready for 3d"-video introduction. Where he can change from 2d drafting to 3d modeling, I only have 1 choice which is architectural, and this workspace is not the same as the 3d modeling one.
Maybe I have to define it myself?
Or is there any way for someone else to save down his/her 3dmode and send it to me?

[hwngirl]

I came across the same issue today and just figured out how to do it by browsing the options tool. For those who are using autocad 2010 architecture and are beginners like myself, this is how you activate the 3d workspace.

1) Right click anywhere in the command box near the bottom of the screen
2) Select Options
3) Click on the profiles tab
note: you should see three items
autocad
autocad arch (imperial)
autocad arch (metric)
4) Select autocad (not autocad arch imperial or metric)
5) Click "Set Current"
6) Click "ok"

And voila, you should have the option to switch between the default workspaces as aforementioned in the lower right hand corner of the screen.

[marios]

thank you VERY MUCH

[NTMinh]

I came across the same issue today and just figured out how to do it by browsing the options tool. For those who are using autocad 2010 architecture and are beginners like myself, this is how you activate the 3d workspace.

1) Right click anywhere in the command box near the bottom of the screen
2) Select Options
3) Click on the profiles tab
note: you should see three items
autocad
autocad arch (imperial)
autocad arch (metric)
4) Select autocad (not autocad arch imperial or metric)
5) Click "Set Current"
6) Click "ok"

And voila, you should have the option to switch between the default workspaces as aforementioned in the lower right hand corner of the screen.

thank you very much

[laracroft2]

This has just brought to an end HOURS of frustration...thank you very much!

[turtleninja]

I came across the same issue today and just figured out how to do it by browsing the options tool. For those who are using autocad 2010 architecture and are beginners like myself, this is how you activate the 3d workspace.

1) Right click anywhere in the command box near the bottom of the screen
2) Select Options
3) Click on the profiles tab
note: you should see three items
autocad
autocad arch (imperial)
autocad arch (metric)
4) Select autocad (not autocad arch imperial or metric)
5) Click "Set Current"
6) Click "ok"

And voila, you should have the option to switch between the default workspaces as aforementioned in the lower right hand corner of the screen.

I have
the Autocad LT, i tried what u said there, but i don't have the profiles tab (step nr 3) is there something i can do?

[ReMark]

There is no "Profiles" tab in AutoCAD LT only in the full version.

[andrewdh]

I came across the same issue today and just figured out how to do it by browsing the options tool. For those who are using autocad 2010 architecture and are beginners like myself, this is how you activate the 3d workspace.

1) Right click anywhere in the command box near the bottom of the screen
2) Select Options
3) Click on the profiles tab
note: you should see three items
autocad
autocad arch (imperial)
autocad arch (metric)
4) Select autocad (not autocad arch imperial or metric)
5) Click "Set Current"
6) Click "ok"

And voila, you should have the option to switch between the default workspaces as aforementioned in the lower right hand corner of the screen.

"Thanks a Million as you have solved a problem in the shortest method. YOUR GREAT"

[TeKluse]

I am very glad I found this thread with the SOLUTION!

thank you.