So i need to use template as layout into which i could create a viewport, but when opening my dwt file only a blank layout page shows up, nevertheless i can see the desired template in little icon when choosing the right dwt file. I know i have some settings messed up somewhere, but where and what?I have done it in past during school lesson, but two years has passed and i just don't remember all the commands and settings needed. And i know there's a tutorial somewhere but i couldn't find it in a hurry (googled, but either how to create layout or template came up). Need to get the drawing done by tomorrow evening.

create your standard template with title block and whatever ells you want on it etc, save it as a dwt file in a location you can find it again. then when you have autocad open, right click on the layout tab (next to model) and select from template, select the previously saved template file and it should load up.  job done!

Yeah but here's the catch - the drawing doesn't load up, only a blank white layout page comes up. I'm pretty sure i have some settings fuscked up, but I'm too noob to figure it out by myself.-edit-Just to make it clear.1. I made a drawing which i saved as a template/dwt file. Need to open that in a layout window.2. Made a plain dwg drawing, which i need to "open" in a viewport.3. Insert-layout-from template, chose my dwt and BAM white a4 paper comes up.When i open some of the original cad dwt files, the right "drawing" comes up fine and everything works, so there must be something wrong with my file.dumbuser2010-12-11 19:00:27

Dumbuser, what version of CAD are you using?

Dude, regardless of what version of CAD you are using, this is the basic process you MUST follow:
 
1. Create and name your drawing, using file new and save as dwt (which
    is the file extension for all template files.
2. insert your border in the paper space that's typically the white portion
    of your drawing, except you changed the color of your paper space.
 
3. Right click on the layout tab that says Layout1, change the name to
    anything you want, then do the following. 
 
4. PAGE SETUP MANAGER then choose printer, paper size, pen
    assignment, orentation, scale and so forth.  Now after you have
    choosen all your desired settings.
 
5. Click of
 
6. Pick the name you choose as the layout.
 
7. Set it as default
 
8. Save and exit
 
9. Not start a new drawing
 
10. Again right click on any tab in the paper space
 
11.  You will se a list of options pop up
 
12.  Choose the second one from the top thay says "From Template..."
 
13.  Navigate to the folder where you saves that template and choose it and do open you will see the option to choose the layout you designed and named pick it and choose open.
 
"WALLA" your layout from a template file  
 
 
 

I just did exactly that and it's still blank.

Options > Files tab > Template Settings.  Expand this option.  Look under Default Template File Name for QNEW.  Change the selection from None to your new DWT.  When done exit out of Options and test it by selecting File > New.  What happens?

that works, but if I add a new layout using the template it's blank.

Did you specific your new template in the path?

what I'm trying to do:I have a drawing which I need on a border, I have a border saved as a dwt, if I create a new layout using that template, it's blank. If I use any of the default ones it works.

Do you use the "From Template" option when creating your new layout?

yes

Not sure what the problem is.Post your drawing and your template (as separate attachments).  Maybe someone here can figure out what's happening.

http://94.23.155.23/Border.dwtthere's my border.

Your link did not work for me (File not found error - 404).  Just post the file here at the CADforum.

how?http://94.23.155.23/Border.dwtthat works, first one had a space at the end.

Your title block and border belong in your paper space layout NOT in model space.

I had to make a few adjustments to your file.  Before you attempt to open it change the file type from DWG to DWT.  In AutoCAD use File > New.Your title block and border are now where they are supposed to be...in your paper space layout.uploads/20110517_144635_A3_Setup.dwg



John Connor2011-05-17 14:49:26

Excellent post, John! 
 
The next step now would be to create a real BLOCK out of the basic layout objects complete with attributes.  That takes this lesson to the next logical level.
 
It takes all of us a while to fully grasp how this works the first time around.
 
Dave.

 I do not use the "From Template".I will create your own templates. This is a company logo that I made ​​in it.

I believe the person who started this thread has created his own template.  There is no need to recreate it although he can make it more useful with the use of fields and/or attributes as previously suggested.

thank you.I'm new to layouts and no one ever told me that part.

So you're good to go now?  Everything is fixed?

yes

I may be missing something, but the user appears to be simply having trouble inserting a template titleblock. Is this correct. I can't speak for all the latest buzzers and goodies to ease the use of autocad since I am just re-learning the process on the Acad2005, having not used anything since the year 2004 when I was using version14 as the foundation with Map5 as the interface (if that's correct nomenclature). So my suggestion may be too rudimentary.
 
But it seems to me that simply haveing a title block as it's own dwg file. Inserting it into the one he is working on, X'ploding it, scaling etc. and make it into a block again so it is solid, and the problem solves itself.
 
Or am I describing something too oldschool to waste effort on?
 
 
Just a suggestion from a newbie who knows only oldskool shibt.
 
Stephen

Oldskool?  Depends on whether you use paper space layouts or not.