Open a Drawing Template (DWT)

The AutoCAD drawing template, saved as a DWT file, forms the basis of the default drawing file that opens when you start a new drawing in AutoCAD. Here's how to open it:

Option 1

1. Open the AutoCAD File menu and select the New option.

2. Open the appropriate template file for the measurement system you use in your drawings:

• Imperial system (inches and feet): acad.dwt
• Metric system: acadiso.dwt

Option 2

Select the Start tab in AutoCAD. Use the Templates menu to select the appropriate template file for the measurement system you use in your drawings:

• Imperial system (inches and feet): acad.dwt
• Metric system: acadiso.dwt