Design Search adds a search field to the main ribbon, making it easier to find and run commands without needing to remember where they are located. Instead of navigating through the ribbon or File menu, you can type a keyword and run the command directly from the search results.
This is especially useful when working with complex layouts or when using tools you do not access often.
Note: You must be on version 14.9 or higher to see the option.
What you can do with Design Search
With Design Search, you can:
- Search for ribbon commands and File menu commands
- See multiple matching results when more than one command matches your search
- Identify unavailable commands, which appear greyed out
- Run a command directly from the search results
Selecting a result runs the command in the same way as selecting it from the ribbon or File menu.
Design Search works in the following areas:
- Floor plan
- Item list
- Drawing layout
Design Search is not available in the rendering window.
How to search for a command
- Open Design or Design Flex.
- Locate the Search field at the top of the main ribbon.
- Enter a keyword related to the command you want to use.
For example: Print, Export, or Preview.
- Review the search results
- Select a command from the results to run it.
- Available commands appear as normal
- Unavailable commands appear greyed out
- The command behaves exactly the same as if it were selected from the ribbon or File menu.
Design Search helps you:
- Find commands you do not use regularly
- Spend less time navigating the ribbon
- Work more efficiently in complex layouts
- Get up to speed faster if you are new to Design or Design Flex