AutoCAD 2011 is designed to work in a Windows operating system. In general, to open AutoCAD 2011, double-click on the AutoCAD 2011 shortcut in the Windows desktop ( Fig. ). Depending on how details in Profi les/Initial Setup in the Options dialog ( Fig. , page 13 ), the Welcome dialog ( Fig. ) may appear. This dialog allows videos showing Fig. T he AutoCAD methods of working AutoCAD 2011, to be selected from a list of icons.