How to Set Border in AutoCAD?

Understanding Borders in AutoCAD

Creating and managing borders in AutoCAD is key for ensuring that your layouts meet specific design and printing requirements. This guide provides detailed steps to set up borders effectively in AutoCAD 2025.

Steps to Create a Border in AutoCAD

1. Access Model Space:

   • Begin by entering Model Space. This is essential as layout elements like borders should not be created in Layout Space.

2. Determine the Drawing Units:

   • Set your drawing units to millimeters, as this is typically the standard for most architectural and engineering designs. Make sure that 1 drawing unit corresponds to 1 mm.

3. Design the Frame:

   • Design a rectangular frame that matches the size of your printable area. For example, if you are plotting on DIN A0 size paper, create your frame slightly smaller to account for print margins.
4. Add the Border:
   • Use the Line Tool or Rectangle Tool from the draw menu to outline your frame. Ensure to specify the exact dimensions according to your design specs.

Changing the Layout Border

1. Select the Desired Layout:

   • Click on the tab corresponding to the layout where you want to modify the border.

2. Open Edge Options:

   • Navigate to the Layout tab in the Ribbon, then locate the Layout Viewports panel. Choose the option labeled Clip.
3. Specify New Boundary:
   • You can either select an existing object in your drawing to serve as the new boundary or manually select the new boundary by entering specific points. Confirm your selection by clicking OK.

Setting Margins in AutoCAD

1. Open the Layout Tab:

   • Select the layout tab for which you want to define plot margins.

2. Access Page Setup Manager:

   • Go to the Output tab and find the Plot panel. From there, select Page Setup Manager.

3. Choose and Modify Setup:

   • In the Page Setup Manager, find the specific page setup you wish to modify. Click on Modify to adjust the parameters.
4. Define Margin Preferences:
   • Customize the margins as needed within the dialog box. Make sure to save your modifications.

Showing Edges in AutoCAD

1. Access Visual Styles Settings:

   • Find the Visual Styles option in your Drawing settings and select Hidden to view edges appropriately.
2. Configure Edge Settings:
   • In the Edge Settings section, ensure that the Show field is set to Facet Edges, and enable visibility for Occluded Edges by selecting Yes.

FAQ

1. How do I set page size for my layout in AutoCAD 2025?

• Open the layout tab, click on the Layout tab in the Ribbon, select Page Setup, and define the page size in the ensuing dialog box.

2. What is the quickest way to hide image boundaries?

• Use the command IMAGEFRAME. Input 0 to hide the boundaries, ensuring a cleaner layout.

3. Can I adjust the layout viewport directly?

• Yes, click on a layout tab, select the viewport you wish to adjust, and manipulate it by dragging the grips available on the border to reposition or resize it.