How Do I Lock a Viewport in Autocad Model Space?

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Autocad is a powerful software used for designing and drafting in various industries. One of the key features of Autocad is the ability to work in different viewports within the model space.

Viewports allow you to have multiple views of your drawing simultaneously, making it easier to work on complex designs. However, there may be instances where you need to lock a viewport in Autocad’s model space. In this tutorial, we will explore how to achieve this.

Locking a Viewport

Locking a viewport can be useful when you want to prevent accidental changes or movements to the view while working on other parts of your drawing. To lock a viewport in Autocad’s model space, follow these steps:

  1. Select the desired viewport: To begin, ensure that you are in model space by clicking on the “Model” tab at the bottom-left corner of the Autocad window. Next, select the viewport that you want to lock by clicking inside it.
  2. Access the Properties panel: Once you have selected the viewport, go to the “Properties” panel on the right side of the Autocad window.

    If it is not visible, press CTRL+1 or click on the “Properties” button in the “Home” tab to make it appear.

  3. Lock the viewport: In the Properties panel, locate and click on the “Locked” property. This will toggle its value from “No” to “Yes”, indicating that the viewport is now locked.

You have successfully locked a viewport in Autocad’s model space! The locked viewport will now be protected from any unintentional modifications or movements.

Unlocking a Viewport

If you need to make changes to a locked viewport or unlock it for any reason, follow these steps:

  1. Select the locked viewport: Start by selecting the locked viewport that you want to unlock by clicking inside it.
  2. Access the Properties panel: Once again, go to the “Properties” panel on the right side of the Autocad window.
  3. Unlock the viewport: In the Properties panel, locate and click on the “Locked” property. This will toggle its value back to “No”, indicating that the viewport is now unlocked.

With these simple steps, you can easily lock and unlock viewports in Autocad’s model space as per your requirements. This feature provides you with added control and protection for your drawings.

Note:

Please note that locking a viewport only prevents accidental changes within that specific viewport. It does not restrict modifications to objects or entities within your drawing outside of the viewport.

In Conclusion

Locking viewports in Autocad’s model space is a useful feature when you want to ensure that a specific view remains unchanged while working on other parts of your drawing. By following the steps outlined in this tutorial, you can easily lock and unlock viewports as needed, providing added control and convenience in your drafting process.