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Work with Model Space and Paper Space
There are several benefits to switching between model space and paper space
to perform certain tasks. Use model space for creating and editing your model.
Use paper space for composing your drawing sheet and defining views.
Work on the Model Tab
The Model tab accesses a limitless drawing area called model space. In model
space, you draw, view, and edit your model.
In model space, you draw your model at 1:1 scale, and you decide whether
one unit represents one millimeter, one centimeter, one inch, one foot, or
whatever unit is most convenient or customary in your business.
On the Model tab, you can view and edit model space objects. The crosshairs
cursor is active over the entire drawing area.
In model space, you can also define named views that you display in layout
viewports on a layout.
To activate the Model tab
Do one of the following to make the Model tab current:
■ Click the Model tab.
■ Right-click any layout tab or the Model tab. Click Activate Model Tab.
■ If the Model and layout tabs are hidden, click the Model button on the
status bar at the bottom of the application window.
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