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AutoCAD 2000 Preview Guide Page 27 00000-005000-5513
Non-rectangular Viewports
In AutoCAD 2000, viewports can be defined or clipped with any closed shape; they no longer need to be
rectangular. This capability makes for a more efficient use of drawing presentation space and gives you
the flexibility to better present viewport data by “designing” your viewports to fit the minimal area
necessary.
Non-rectangular Viewports
A new Viewport toolbar enables you to easily assign standard viewport scales, like 1:1, 1:4, 1:100, as
well as enabling you to type in any custom scale to accommodate your needs. Once you have set the scale
for a viewport, you now have the option with AutoCAD 2000 to lock the viewport’s scale. Using the new
Viewports dialog, you can easily setup a layout for standard orthographic views. These tools provide an
efficient means of setting, saving, viewing, and configuring various viewports and enable a more efficient
use of drawing space.
Viewports Toolbar