Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
FIGURE 7.2
The unit plan,
duplicated four
times
3.
Insert the lobby.dwg file at coordinate 89´-1˝,76´-1˝ (the Lobby-metric.dwg file at coordi-
nate 2713,2318 for metric users).
4.
Copy all the unit plans to the right 74´-5˝ (2267 cm for metric users), the width of four
units plus the width of the lobby.
5.
Click the Zoom button from the status bar and then type
A
↵, or type
Z
↵
A
↵ to view the
entire drawing, which should look like Figure 7.3.
FIGURE 7.3
The Plan drawing
6.
Choose File
Save on the menu bar, or press F-S to save this Plan.dwg file to disk.
Taking Control of the AutoCAD Display
By now, you should be familiar with the Pan and Zoom functions in AutoCAD. Many other
tools can also help you get around in your drawing. In the following sections, you'll get a closer
look at the ways you can view your drawing.
