Learn how to create a view in AutoCAD layouts using its name.
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Best Way to Create a View in a Layout

I prefer using named views when I make model-views in the layouts of an AutoCAD draiwing. Here I explain the process and this named view benefits.

Hamed Ashrafi
Hamed Ashrafi

I prefer creating views with names in the model space then refer to them form the paper space.

How to Create a Named View in the Model Space Link to this section

To create a view in the model, I use the View command.

  1. In model space I type View.
  2. In the view manager I highlight Model Views and then click on New …
  3. I Type in a name in the View name field.
  4. I uncheck the Save layer snapshot with view under the view Properties tab.
  5. Click on the create boundary button picture of window boundaries icon and draw a rectangle around the object of interest.
  6. Press Enter > Ok > Ok.

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Tip
Provided you have a named coordinate system in your drawing you can assign it to the view. A view’s default coordinate system is the World Coordinate System (WCS). To learn more about coordinate systems in AutoCAD read user coordinate system

Next I insert that view in the paper space.

How to Insert a Named View Into the Paper Space Link to this section

It’s time to insert the named view into the paper space using the Mview command.

  1. In the layout type mv to call the model view command.
  2. Before placing the view I type NA for Named View.
  3. Then I type the name of the view created in the previous section.
  4. And place the view onto the paper space.

Summary Link to this section

With this method when creating a view in the layouts you can avoid the mundane practice of zooming in and out to find the object you want. First we create a view and give it a name and then we refer to it in the layouts.