How Do I Get Out of Viewport in AutoCAD?

Are you struggling to navigate around your AutoCAD drawing because it’s too large to fit within the viewport? Don’t worry, there are a few simple steps you can take to get out of the viewport and regain control of your drawing. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process.

Step 1: Zoom Extents

If you find yourself stuck within the viewport, the first thing you should try is using the Zoom Extents command. This command allows you to automatically adjust the zoom level so that your entire drawing fits within the viewport.

To use Zoom Extents, simply type “ZOOM” in the command line and press Enter. Then type “E” for Extents and press Enter again. AutoCAD will then calculate the appropriate zoom level to fit your drawing within the viewport.

Step 2: Pan Command

If using Zoom Extents doesn’t fully solve your problem and parts of your drawing are still outside of the viewport, you can use the Pan command to move around your drawing area.

To activate Pan mode, type “PAN” in the command line and press Enter. You will then be prompted to select a base point from which you can start panning.

Click anywhere on your drawing or specify coordinates in the command line, and then drag your mouse to pan around. You can also use arrow keys or input distance values for more precise panning.

Step 3: Adjusting Viewport Scale

If neither Zoom Extents nor Pan commands help in getting out of the viewport, it’s possible that your current viewport scale is set too high or too low.

To adjust viewport scale, simply double-click inside a viewport to activate it. This will bring up the Viewport Scale dialog box.

Here, you can select a new scale value from the available options or enter a custom scale value. Experiment with different scales until you find one that suits your needs.

Step 4: Creating New Viewports

If all else fails, you can consider creating new viewports in your layout to better accommodate your drawing.

To create a new viewport, type “MVIEW” in the command line and press Enter. AutoCAD will prompt you to specify the first corner of the viewport.

Click on a point in your layout where you want the viewport to start, and then specify the opposite corner of the viewport. You can resize and move the viewport as needed by selecting it and using grips or commands like “MOVE” or “SCALE“. This way, you can create multiple viewports to fit different parts of your drawing into separate areas.

In Conclusion

Getting out of the viewport in AutoCAD is often just a matter of using the right commands and adjusting settings. By following these steps – using Zoom Extents, employing Pan command, adjusting viewport scale, and creating new viewports – you should be able to navigate around your drawing with ease even if it extends beyond the boundaries of your current viewport.

Remember to save your work regularly so that you don’t lose any progress. Happy drawing!