Is there a way to hide the ʼLayoutʼ tabs at the bottom in BricsCAD?

ByCADbrief Staff

Short Answer

Yes — in BricsCAD, you can hide the Layout tabs at the bottom by changing the display setting through SETTINGS. The most common professional method is to turn off the layout tab display in Program Options. This only hides the tabs visually; it does not remove or delete layouts.

What You Need to Know Before

Warning: Hiding Layout tabs can slow down access to paper space layouts if your team relies on clicking tabs to switch sheets quickly. In shared workflows, users may think layouts are missing when they are only hidden by the interface setting.

How to Hide Layout Tabs in BricsCAD

  • Command: SETTINGS

  • Shortcut: SET

  • Quick Steps:

    1. Type SETTINGS on the command line, or open it from the Ribbon/interface settings area.
    2. In the Settings dialog, search for layout tabs.
    3. Turn off the Display layout tabs toggle/checkbox, then close the dialog.

Variables & Settings

  • Key Setting: Display layout tabs

  • Expert Setting: This interface option controls whether Model/Layout tabs appear at the bottom of the drawing window. Turning it off hides the tabs globally in the UI, but all layouts remain available through other commands and tools.

Why it Fails

  • Cause 1 (Geometry): The issue is not geometry-related; hiding tabs does not affect model space or paper space content, which can confuse users expecting layout changes.

  • Cause 2 (layers/Locks): In managed or customized office environments, profile settings or locked user preferences may restore the tabs automatically after restart.

  • Cause 3 (Command/Logic): Users often look for a dedicated command to hide tabs, but in BricsCAD this is typically controlled by a program setting, not a drawing-edit command.

Quick Fix & Best Practice

  • Quick Fix: Run SETTINGS, search for Display layout tabs, and switch it off.
  • Manager’s Verdict: Hide layout tabs only when screen space is limited or users navigate layouts another way; otherwise, keep them visible for sheet-based production workflows.

FAQ

Can I still access layouts after hiding the tabs?

Yes, the layouts still exist and can be accessed through other interface or command options.

Does hiding Layout tabs delete paper space layouts?

No, it only hides the tabs from view.

Is this setting saved per drawing?

No, this is typically a user interface setting rather than a drawing object change.

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