Are you wondering how to change the order of your drawings in AutoCAD? Look no further! In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to reorder your drawings effortlessly.
Understanding Drawing Order
Before we dive into the process of changing drawing order, let’s quickly understand what drawing order means in AutoCAD. Drawing order refers to the stacking order of objects in your drawing. The object that appears on top will hide any objects below it, just like a stack of papers.
Changing Drawing Order
To change the drawing order in AutoCAD, follow these simple steps:
- Select the object(s) you want to move. You can do this by clicking and dragging your cursor over them or by using the selection tools.
- Right-click on one of the selected objects to open the context menu.
- In the context menu, hover over “Draw Order”. A submenu will appear with options for changing the drawing order.
- Select one of the options from the submenu based on how you want to move your selected objects:
- Bring to Front: This option brings your selected objects to the top of the drawing order. They will appear above all other objects.
- Send to Back: This option sends your selected objects to the bottom of the drawing order.
They will be hidden behind all other objects.
- Bring Above: This option allows you to specify a specific object that should be above your selected objects. Click on an existing object after selecting this option.
- Send Below: This option allows you to specify a specific object that should be below your selected objects.
- After selecting the desired option, AutoCAD will rearrange the drawing order accordingly.
Tips for Efficiently Changing Drawing Order
Here are some additional tips to help you efficiently change the drawing order in AutoCAD:
- Use Selection Filters: If you have a complex drawing with numerous objects, using selection filters can simplify the process of selecting specific types of objects.
- Use Object Properties: You can also change the drawing order by modifying the object properties. Open the properties window, select an object, and adjust its “Draw Order” property.
- Keyboard Shortcuts: For frequent drawing order changes, consider assigning custom keyboard shortcuts to specific draw order options. This can significantly speed up your workflow.
Congratulations! You now have all the knowledge you need to change the order of your drawings in AutoCAD. Remember to experiment with different options to achieve your desired arrangement effectively.
We hope this tutorial has been helpful. Happy designing!