AutoCAD Pocket Reference. Cheryl R. Shrock

that covers existing objects. The area has a background that matches the background of the drawing area. This area is bounded by the wipeout frame, which you can turn on or off.

      1. Select the Wipeout command using one of the following:

       Ribbon = Home tab / Draw Panel /

       or

       Keyboard = Wipeout <enter>

      Command: _wipeout Specify first point or [Frames/Polyline] <Polyline>: specify the first point of the shape (P1)

      3. Specify next point: specify the next point (P2)

      4. Specify next point or [Undo]: specify the next point (P3)

      5. Specify next point or [Undo]: specify the next point or <enter> to stop

       TURNING FRAMES ON OR OFF

      1. Select the Wipeout command.

      2. Select the “Frames” option.

      3. Enter ON or OFF.

      Note: If you want to move the objects and the wipeout area, you must select both and move them at the same time. Do not move them separately.

ZOOM

      The ZOOM command is used to move closer to or farther away from an object. This is called Zooming In and Out.

      1. Select the Zoom command by using the following:

       Ribbon = View tab / Navigate 2D panel

      2. Select the down arrow to display all of the selections.

       Note:

      The ZOOM commands are located on the Navigate panel of the View tab and are off by default. Select the View tab then right-click on any panel and select Show Panels, activate the Navigate panel.

       The following are descriptions of the most commonly used zoom tools.

      EXTENTS = Displays all objects in the drawing file, even objects outside of the drawing limits.

      WINDOW = Zoom in on an area by specifying a window around the area.

      PREVIOUS = Returns the screen to the previous display. (Limited to 10)

      REAL TIME = Interactive Zoom. You can zoom in or out by moving the cursor vertically up or down while pressing the left mouse button.

      To stop, press the Esc key.

      All = Zooms to drawing limits or Extents, whichever is greater.

      IN or OUT = Zooms in 2X or out 2X

      You may also select the ZOOM commands using one of the following:

       Right Click and select Zoom from the Short cut menu.

       Keyboard = Z <enter> Select from the options listed.

       How to use ZOOM / WINDOW

      1. Select Zoom / Window (Refer to previous page)

      2. Create a window around the objects you want to enlarge.

      (Creating a “window” is a similar process to drawing a rectangle. It requires a first corner and then a diagonal corner)

      Note: The objects have been magnified. But the actual size has not changed.

       How to return to Original View

      1. Type: Z <enter> A <enter> (This is a shortcut for Zoom / All)

      Or you can select the “All” tool from the panel shown on the previous page.

       Notes:

Section 2

       Concepts

MODEL AND LAYOUT OPTIONS

       Very important:

       Before I discuss Model and Layout I need you to confirm Model and Layout tabs are displayed.

       This will just take a minute.

      1. Type: options <enter>

      2. Select the Display tab.

      3. Check and un-check boxes as shown.

      4. Select the OK button

      5. The lower left corner of the drawing area should display the 3 tabs, Model, Layout1 and Layout2 and a few tools should be displayed in the lower right corner.

MODEL AND LAYOUT TABS

       Read this information carefully. It is very important that you understand this concept. More information on the following pages.

      AutoCAD provides two drawing spaces, MODEL and LAYOUT. You move into one or the other by selecting either the MODEL or LAYOUT tabs, located at the bottom left of the drawing area. (If you do not have these displayed follow the instructions on the previous page.)

      Model Tab (Also called Model Space)

      When you select the Model tab you enter MODEL SPACE.

      Model Space is where you create and modify your drawings.

      Layout Tabs (Also called Paper Space)

      When you select a Layout tab you enter PAPER SPACE.

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