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A wipeout object covers existing objects with a blank area to make room for
notes or to mask details. This area is defined by the wipeout frame, which you
can turn on for editing, and turn off for plotting.
Use the WIPEOUT command both for creating a wipeout object, and for
controlling whether wipeout frames are displayed or hidden in the drawing.
If a polyline is used to create a wipeout object, the polyline must be closed,
contain line segments only, and have zero width.
Use Wipeout Objects on a Layout
You can create wipeout objects on a layout in paper space to mask objects in
model space. However, in the Page Settings dialog box, under Plot Options,
the Plot Paper Space Last option must be cleared before you plot to ensure
that the wipeout object is plotted correctly.
NOTE Because a wipeout object is similar to a raster image, it has the same
requirements for plotting. You need a raster-capable plotter with either an ADI
4.3 raster-capable driver or the system printer driver.
See also:
Control How Overlapping Objects Are Displayed on page 587
To cover existing objects with a blank area
1 Click Annotate tab Markup panel Wipeout.
2 Specify points in a sequence that defines the perimeter of the area to be
masked.
3 Press Enter to end the command.
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