How To Plot Multiple Views In AutoCAD?

Understanding Multiple Viewports in AutoCAD

Creating multiple viewports in AutoCAD enables designers to simultaneously observe different perspectives of a drawing layout. Below are detailed steps to efficiently plot multiple viewports.

Steps to Create Multiple Viewports

1. Access Layout Tab:
   Open your drawing and navigate to the layout tab at the bottom of the screen. This allows you to work in paper space where viewports can be established.

2. Open Viewports Dialog:
   Locate the Layout tab in the toolbar and click on the Layout Viewports panel. Look for the dialog box launcher (a small arrow or similar icon) to access the Viewports dialog box.

3. Select Viewport Configuration:
   In the Viewports dialog, go to the New Viewports tab. Here, you can choose from various standard viewport configurations that suit your design needs. The selections may include options for different alignments and arrangements of multiple viewports.

4. Choose 2D or 3D Setup:
   Under the setup section, decide whether your project requires a 2D or 3D layout. This selection will dictate how the selected viewports are displayed.

5. Adjust Viewport Properties:
   After setting up the basic configuration, you can customize properties such as scale, layer visibility, and other parameters for each viewport as needed.

6. Finalize and Place Viewports:
   Position the viewports on the layout to your satisfaction. You can resize and rearrange them as necessary to better fit your design.

Plotting Multiple Windows in AutoCAD

For plotting several viewports at once, AutoCAD provides a Batch Plot feature that streamlines the process.

Steps to Batch Plot

1. Initiate Print Command:
   Begin by going to the Print menu and selecting Batch Plot. This will open a comprehensive interface for managing printing tasks.

2. Set Desired Output:
   Within the Batch Plot dialog box, specify the output format such as PDF, ensuring that the settings align with project requirements.

3. Add Drawings to Job:
   Use the ‘Add Sheets’ button to include the drawings you wish to print. You can select multiple files and customize their print settings accordingly.

4. Configure Additional Options:
   Review and adjust any other relevant options in the Batch Plot settings to enhance your printing process, including plot styles, DPI, and more.

5. Execute Publish:
   Finally, click the Publish button to commence the plotting process for all selected viewports across your drawings.

Creating and Managing Different Views

AutoCAD allows you to organize various views within your drawings. Here are the essential types of views:

• Base View: The primary perspective from which other views are derived.
• Projected View: An orthographic view generated from a base view.
• Auxiliary View: A view projected perpendicular to an edge or line selected by the user.
• Section View: Displays an interior slice of the object for comprehensive visualization.
• Detail View: Focuses on a specific area of the drawing for closer inspection.

FAQ

1. How can I open multiple drawings side by side in AutoCAD?
   Open a second instance of AutoCAD from your Start menu or desktop shortcut and use the OPEN command to access another drawing file. Position both instances next to each other for convenience.

2. Can I customize my viewports further after creating them?
   Yes, you can modify properties such as scale, layer visibility, and annotations for each viewport individually even after they are created.

3. What plotting options do I have for different layouts?
   You can publish all layouts at once by selecting multiple layout tabs while holding the Ctrl key, then right-clicking and choosing Publish Selected Layouts from the context menu.