Twin viewports
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Topic: Twin viewports
Posted By: manich44
Subject: Twin viewports
Date Posted: 25.Apr.2011 at 21:17
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Hi
I am trying to present a drawing in a single viewport,then take a section, zoom in on it, and show it in more detail in another viewport.I have the two parts in different layers but cant make it work.
How do I do this?
 Any advice much appreciated
Mark
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Posted By: Vladimir Michl
Date Posted: 25.Apr.2011 at 21:29
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You can try the DWGsync utility - see Download. ------------- Vladimir Michl (moderator) ARKANCE - https://arkance.world" rel="nofollow - https://arkance.world - Autodesk Platinum Partner |
Posted By: heinsite
Date Posted: 29.Apr.2011 at 09:23
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If you have a blank area in your main viewport, simply put another viewport in and scale it for your insert. Both viewports can have different scales, no problem. But your insert has to be in a blank area or objects in the main view will show. You can't "order" views like you can objects in Model space.
Dave. ------------- Dave Hein, P.E. Hawaii District Engineer Kona International Airport AutoCAD Certified Professional Autodesk Expert Elite |
Posted By: manich44
Date Posted: 29.Apr.2011 at 12:45
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Hi Dave,
Thanks for the reply.
How do I scale a viewport?
Thanks...
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Posted By: John Connor
Date Posted: 29.Apr.2011 at 13:08
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You can scale a viewport by clicking on the viewport frame itself and looking in your Properties under the heading Misc. > Standard Scale. You can also utilize the scalelist available on the Viewports toolbar or even use the method of activating the viewport, invoking the Zoom command and selecting the Scale option. You would want to use the nXP method. Not the most intuitive way to do it as it harkens back to the early days of paper space and viewports. Depending on your version of AutoCAD you may also find a Viewport Scale option in the task bar (lower right-hand corner of your screen) as well. ------------- "Humans have a strength that cannot be measured. This is John Connor. If you are reading this, you are the resistance." <<AutoCAD 2015>> |
Posted By: manich44
Date Posted: 29.Apr.2011 at 15:04
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That did it,
Thanks Dave,much appreciated.
Mark...
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Posted By: John Connor
Date Posted: 29.Apr.2011 at 15:23
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Once you have your scale set and your view correct lock your viewport's display so you won't accidentally change its scale. "Display locked" (Yes/No) can also be found in Properties or Quick Properties. It can also be accessed by right-clicking on the viewport frame.
------------- "Humans have a strength that cannot be measured. This is John Connor. If you are reading this, you are the resistance." <<AutoCAD 2015>> |
Posted By: manich44
Date Posted: 29.Apr.2011 at 16:46
| Thanks John connor |