Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Chapter 15
Laying Out Your Printer Output
Your set of drawings for the studio apartment building would probably include a larger-scale,
more detailed drawing of the typical unit plan. You already have the beginnings of this drawing
in the form of the Unit file.
As you've seen, the notes and dimensions you entered into the Unit file can be turned off
or frozen in the Plan file so they don't interfere with the graphics of the drawing. The Unit file
can be part of another drawing file that contains more detailed information about the typical
unit plan at a larger scale. To this new drawing, you can add notes, symbols, and dimensions.
Whenever the Unit file is altered, you update its occurrence in the large-scale drawing of the
typical unit as well as in the Plan file. The units are thus quickly updated, and good coordina-
tion is ensured among all the drawings for your project.
Now, suppose you want to combine drawings that have different scales in the same drawing
file—for example, the overall plan of one floor plus an enlarged view of one typical unit. You
can do so using the layout views and a feature called Paper Space .
In this chapter, you'll learn how to do the following:
Understand Model Space and Paper Space
•u
Work with Paper Space viewports
•u
Create odd-shaped viewports
•u
•u
Understand line weights, linetypes, and dimensions in Paper Space
Understanding Model Space and Paper Space
So far, you've looked at ways to get around in your drawing while using a single view. This
single-view representation of your AutoCAD drawing is called Model Space . You can also set up
multiple views of your drawing by using what are called floating viewports. You create floating
viewports in layout views in what is called Paper Space .
To get a clear understanding of Model Space and Paper Space, imagine that your drawing is
actually a full-size replica or model of the object you're drawing. Your computer screen is your
window into a “room” where this model is being constructed, and the keyboard and mouse are
your means of access to this room. You can control your window's position in relation to the
object through the use of Pan, Zoom, View, and other display-related commands. You can also
construct or modify the model by using drawing and editing commands. Think of this room as
your Model Space.
You've been working on your drawings by looking through a single window into Model Space.
Now, suppose you have the ability to step back and add windows with different views looking
Search WWH ::




Custom Search