3D models in viewports - Introduction to AutoCAD 2011: 2D and 3D Design - page 259

If the 3D Modeling workspace is compared with the 3D Basics workspace

(Fig. 12.2, page 225) it will be seen that there are several new tabs which
when clicked bring changes in the ribbon with different sets of panels. In
Fig. 13.2 the menu bar is included. This need not be included if the operator
does not need the drop-down menus available from the menu bar.

Setting up viewport systems

One of the better methods of constructing 3D models is in different
multiple viewports. This allows what is being constructed to be seen from
a variety of viewing positions. To set up multiple viewports.
In the 3D Modeling workspace c lick New in the View/Viewports panel.
From the popup list which appears (Fig. 13.3) select Four: Equal . The
Four: Equal viewports layout appears (Fig. 13.4).

Fig. 13.3 Selecting
Four: Equal

from the
View/Viewports popup
list

Fig. 13.4 The Four: Equal viewports layout

In Fig. 13.4 a simple 3D model has been constructed in the Four: Equal
viewport layout. It will be seen that each viewport has a different view of
the 3D model. Top right is an isometric view. Bottom right is a view from
the right of the model. Bottom left is a view from the left of the model.