Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Chapter 12
A Zoom with a View
In This Chapter
Zooming and panning
Naming and restoring views
Zooming and panning in paper space layouts
Regenerating the display
One of AutoCAD's advantages over manual drawing is its ability to show you different
views of your drawing. You can zoom in close, zoom out to a great distance, and pan
around. In fact, not only
can
you zoom and pan in your drawing, but in most kinds of
drawings, you
must
do it frequently to be able to draw and edit effectively.
Technical drawings are jam-packed with lines, text, and dimensions. Zooming and pan-
ning frequently enables you to see the details better, draw more confidently (because you
can see what you're doing), and edit more quickly (because object selection is easier
when there aren't a zillion objects on the screen). This chapter covers AutoCAD's most
useful display control features.
