Are you looking to rotate a view space in AutoCAD? Rotating the view space allows you to change the orientation of your drawing, making it easier to work with. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to rotate a view space in AutoCAD.
Step 1: Accessing the View Cube
To start rotating the view space, you need to access the View Cube. The View Cube is a visual tool that allows you to easily manipulate the view of your drawing. It is located at the top right corner of the AutoCAD interface.
Step 2: Understanding the View Cube
The View Cube consists of six faces, each representing a different orientation – Top, Bottom, Front, Back, Left and Right. These faces act as navigation tools for rotating and reorienting your drawing.
Step 2.1: Identifying the Current Orientation
Before rotating the view space, it is important to identify the current orientation of your drawing. The current orientation is indicated by a highlighted face on the View Cube.
- Note: The highlighted face may vary depending on your previous actions in AutoCAD.
Step 3: Rotating the View Space
Now that you understand how to access and interpret the View Cube, let’s move on to actually rotating the view space.
Step 3.1: Click and Drag
To rotate the view space using the View Cube, simply click and drag on any face of the cube in a circular motion. As you drag, you will notice that your drawing rotates accordingly.2: Snap Rotation
If you prefer more precise control over the rotation, you can use the snap rotation feature. When you click on a face of the View Cube, it will snap to that orientation instantly.
Step 4: Saving the New Orientation
After rotating the view space to your desired orientation, you may want to save it for future use. AutoCAD allows you to save named views that can be easily accessed at any time.
Step 4.1: Creating a Named View
To create a named view, go to the View tab in the AutoCAD ribbon and click on New View. Give your view a suitable name and click OK.2: Accessing Named Views
To access your named views, simply click on the drop-down menu located on the top left corner of the AutoCAD interface. Select your desired view from the list, and AutoCAD will instantly switch to that orientation.
Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to rotate a view space in AutoCAD using the View Cube. Remember to experiment with different orientations and utilize named views for enhanced productivity.