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Chapter 4 Working with Drawing and Editing Tools
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Introduction
This chapter describes how to use the geometry creation and editing
tools in AutoCAD Land Development Desktop. Some of the topics
include:
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Working in paper and model space
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Working in floating viewports
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Using drawing tools to create geometry
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Capturing data by digitizing paper drawings or raster images
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Editing objects and correcting mistakes
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Creating blocks
Working in Model Space and Layout Mode
To enhance your productivity, you need to know when to use model
space and when to use a layout, also known as paper space. Model
space is where you draw design elements, and paper space is where
you configure drawing views for plotting.
You can control whether your drawing screen shows a model space
view or a paper space view by using the Model and Layout tabs at the
bottom of the AutoCAD drawing window.
Click a Layout tab to view a layout, and click the Model tab to return
to model space.
Model Space
When you start a drawing, typically you begin in a single model space
viewport. Model space is the environment in which you normally
design and create 2D or 3D drawings. At any time while you are
working with drawings in model space, you can switch to a layout to
set up a drawing sheet for plotting or printing.