Workspace
Managing Drawing Tabs
Drawing tabs show open documents above the viewer. Use them to switch between sheets, compare context, and keep the current drawing clear.
Updated 2026-06-12 · 4 min read
Drawing A-101.pdf
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Tabs identify open drawings and help prevent marking up the wrong file.
Switch drawings
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Open multiple drawings
Open the drawings you need from Files, Thumbnails, or workspace navigation.
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Select a tab
Click the tab for the drawing you want active.
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Check the page
Confirm the active drawing name and page before placing markups or measurements.
Use tabs with panels
Panels such as Markup List, Measurements, Layers, and Search can change based on the active or open drawing scope, so check scope before bulk edits.
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