Profiles Tab (Options Dialog Box)

Controls the use of profiles. A profile is a configuration you define.

List of Options

The following options are displayed.

Available Profiles

Displays a list of the available profiles.

Set Current

Makes the selected profile the current profile.

Add to List

Displays the Add Profile dialog box to save the selected profile under a different name.

Rename

Displays the Change Profile dialog box for changing the name and description of the selected profile. Use Rename when you want to rename a profile but keep its current settings.

Delete

Deletes the selected profile (unless it is the current profile).

Export

Exports a profile as a file with an .arg extension so the file can be shared with other users.

Import

Imports a profile (a file with an .arg extension) created by using the Export option.

Important: It is not recommended to import a profile that was exported from a different version of the product. For example, do not export a profile from AutoCAD Electrical and import it into the current AutoCAD release.
Reset

Resets the values in the selected profile to the system default settings.