Visualizing 3D Models - Autodesk AutoCAD 2013 Practical 3D Drafting and Design - page 67

• The [Top] control : This viewport control specifies the view direction
between the saved, orthographic, and isometric views. It is also used for
applying the VIEW command and toggling between parallel and perspect-
ive modes.
• The [2D Wireframe] control : This viewport control specifies the visual
style, and is also used for accessing the VISUALSTYLES command.
Working with multiple viewports
The VPORTS command (no alias) allows you to configure viewports. It displays a dia-
logue box with two tabs:
• New Viewports : The New name field allows you to name the configur-
ation; Standard viewports includes all possible configurations, and the
preview is displayed on the right-hand side; Apply to specifies if the
chosen configuration is applied to the drawing area or to the current view-
port; Setup specifies if the configuration is 2D or 3D, the last applying
immediately different views. Selecting each viewport in the Preview area,
it's possible to change the view and visual style.
• Named Viewports : This tab just lists and previews the named viewport
configuration.