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582 | Chapter 21 Create Layouts
To duplicate a layout
1 Right-click the layout tab of the layout you want to duplicate, and choose
Move or Copy from the shortcut menu.
2 In the Move or Copy dialog box, select a position for the new layout tab.
3 Make sure that Create a Copy is selected.
4 Choose OK.
The Model tab cannot be duplicated.
Command line
LAYOUT
Create a Layout Using a Template
A layout template is simply a layout imported from a DWG or DWT file.
When you create a layout, you can choose to apply the information from an
existing template. AutoCAD provides sample layout templates to use when
designing a new layout environment. The paper space objects and page setup
in the existing template are used in the new layout. Thus, the layout objects,
including any viewport objects, are displayed in paper space. You can keep
any of the existing objects from the template you import, or you can delete
the objects. No model space objects are imported.
AutoCAD provides layout templates that are identified with a .dwt file exten-
sion. However, a layout template or layout from any drawing or drawing
template can be imported into the current drawing.
To create a layout using a layout template
1 From the Insert menu, choose Layout. Then choose Layout from
Template.
2 In the Select Template From File dialog box, select a drawing template file
from the list.
3 Choose Open.
4 In the Insert Layout(s) dialog box, select the layout template from the list,
and choose OK.
A new layout is created using the layout template you selected. The new
layout is assigned the name Layout with the next number in the sequence
and with the name of the imported layout attached.