How to Hide Wipeout Frame in AutoCAD?

Hiding the Wipeout Frame in AutoCAD

Wipeout frames in AutoCAD can sometimes clutter the drawing environment, particularly when managing complex projects. It’s beneficial to know how to hide these frames for a cleaner appearance. This guide will walk you through various methods to remove or hide wipeout frames in AutoCAD seamlessly.

Step-by-Step: Concealing Wipeout Frames

1. Open Options Menu:

   • Right-click anywhere within your drawing area to bring up the context menu.
   • Click on "Options" to access the Options dialog box.

2. Modify Display Settings:

   • Navigate to the "Display" tab within the Options dialog.
   • Locate the "Display Performance" section. Here, you will find an option labeled "Show Text Boundary Frame Only."
   • Toggle this option on or off based on your preference. To hide the wipeout frame completely, ensure it is unchecked.
   • Click "OK" to confirm your changes.
3. Regenerate the Drawing:
   • After modifying the display settings, it’s crucial to refresh your drawing for the changes to take effect.
   • Type regen at the command prompt and press Enter. This command regenerates the drawing, applying your new visual settings.

Additional Methods to Hide Wipeout Lines

• Using the Image Frame Command:
  • If the wipeout frame pertains to image boundaries, you can alter their visibility through the Image Frame command.
  • Access this by selecting the "Modify" menu, then choose "Object," and finally click on "Image Frame."
  • Depending on your preferences, you can enter:
    • 0 to hide image boundaries.
    • 1 to show and plot them.
    • 2 to show them without plotting.

Removing Wipeout Objects

If you need to delete wipeout objects altogether:

1. Select the Area:

   • Click and drag to select the entire area within the rectangle that contains the wipeout.
   • Press the Esc key on your keyboard to finalize your selection.

2. Erase Wipeouts:

   • Type erase in the command line, followed by all and then the command to remove all selected items.
3. Trim Extraneous Areas:
   • Utilize the trim command with a fence to eliminate the remaining sections outside of your rectangle.

Creating and Managing Wipeout Areas

Understanding how to create wipeouts effectively can also aid in managing their visibility:

1. Command Access:

   • Enter the command wi or find the "Wipeout" option in the "Draw" drop-down menu.

2. Define the Boundary:

   • Click to specify the edges of the area you want to wipe out, forming an enclosed boundary.
   • Hit Enter to complete this command.
3. Using Polylines:
   • You can use closed polylines as a boundary for more complex shapes when executing the wipeout command.

Hiding PDF Frames in AutoCAD

If you’re working with PDF underlays in AutoCAD, you can hide their frames as well:

1. Set PDF Frame Variable:
   • Adjust the PDFFRAME system variable to control the visibility of PDF frames:
     • Set it to 0 to hide.
     • Set it to 1 to show and plot.
     • Set it to 2 to show frames without plotting.

Managing Viewport Borders

For a more refined workspace, hiding viewport borders is also beneficial:

1. Activate the MVIEW Command:

   • From the layout, type mview into the command line.

2. Disable Borders:

   • When prompted, enter off to turn off the border display.
3. Select Viewport:
   • Click on the viewport you wish to modify and press Enter to finalize.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I prevent wipeout frames from appearing when printing?

To ensure wipeout frames do not show up in prints, follow the steps to modify display settings to either turn them off or change the plotting options accordingly.

What should I do if the wipeout frame does not disappear after following the steps?

Sometimes a simple regeneration (regen) will solve the problem. If it persists, double-check that the settings are applied correctly in the Options menu.

Can I adjust the appearance of wipeouts for specific layers?

Yes, you can set layer properties to manage how wipeouts are displayed. Adjust visibility settings in the Layer Properties Manager for specific layers containing wipeout objects.