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CHAPTER 1 EXPLORING THE AUTOCAD AND AUTOCAD LT INTERFACE
Figure 1.10
The Layout1 view of
the clip.dwg file
You may recall that a layout is a type of view that lets you lay out different views of your drawing
in preparation for printing. Also notice that the AutoCAD window’s title bar displays the name of the
drawing. This offers easy identification of the file.
This particular file contains both 2D drawings and a 3D model of a typical locking clip. The
Layout1 tab view shows a top, front, and right-side view as well as an isometric view.
Getting a Closer Look
One of the most frequently used commands is Zoom, which gives you a closer look at part of your
drawing. This command offers a variety of ways to control your view. In this section, you’ll enlarge
a portion of the clip drawing to get a more detailed look. To tell AutoCAD which area you want to
enlarge, you use what is called a zoom window.
You’ll start by switching to a Model Space view of the drawing. The Model tab places you in a
workspace where you do most of your drawing creation and editing. Follow these steps:
1. Click the Model tab at the bottom of the AutoCAD window.
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