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How to Reload Missing HVAC Ribbons and Pulldown Menus

Thursday, January 31st, 2019

Problem: The ribbon and/or pulldown menu tab for Design Master HVAC is missing.

Solution: Type one or both of the following commands at the command line and press ENTER to reload the missing tab(s):

Ribbon: DMHRIBBON
Pulldown: DMHPULLDOWN

If you are also running Design Master Electrical and have this problem, enter DMERIBBON or DMEPULLDOWN at the command line and press ENTER to reload a missing ribbon or pulldown menu, respectively.

If you are also running Design Master Plumbing and have this problem, enter DMPRIBBON or DMPPULLDOWN at the command line and press ENTER to reload a missing ribbon or pulldown menu, respectively.

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How to Reload Missing Electrical Ribbons and Pulldown Menus

Here are commands you can enter at the command line to reload ribbon and pulldown menu tabs for Design Master Electrical.

Design Master Command Aliases

You can create command aliases for Design Master commands the same way as any other command, by editing the .pgp file.

Unknown Command Error

If your commands don’t work and return an “Unknown command” error, you may need to repair or reinstall AutoCAD.

“File Loading – Security Concern” Dialog Box

It is normal to receive a File Loading – Security Concern dialog box from AutoCAD when loading Design Master for the first time. If you continue seeing it, run the Installation Settings command.

Duct-Mounted Diffusers

Design Master HVAC does not have a command specifically for inserting or connecting duct-mounted diffusers and grilles. However, you can approximate them by inserting the diffuser close to the duct to which it is mounted.

Uninstalling Design Master

You can uninstall the software using the steps outlined here.